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Accomack County Arsonists Deemed Competent For Trial

Two people charged with setting more than 77 arson fires in Accomack County have been found competent to stand trial.

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Authorities Bust 16 In Cigarette Smuggling Ring With Terrorist Ties

Homeland Security agents on Wednesday busted the leaders of a massive cigarette smuggling ring with links to Hamas and Hezbollah in a federal sting operation that spanned from Virginia to New York.

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Maryland Delegate Gets 30 Days For Drunken Boating

After pleading guilty to operating a boat drunk during a collision last year that injured five people, Maryland Del. Don Dwyer has been sentenced to 30 days in jail.

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FBI Agent Charged With Murder In Wife's Death

An FBI agent in Stafford County has been charged with second-degree murder.

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Sexual Assault In The Military (Rebroadcast)

A new report indicates sexual assault cases in the military increased more than 30 percent in two years. Diane and guests discuss pressures on the Pentagon to prosecute offenders and prevent future crimes.

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D.C. Police Officer Hit With Federal Money Laundering Charges

A D.C. police officer was arrested Monday in connection with a federal charge related to laundering the proceeds from drug trafficking.

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Jailhouse Racketeering: Who Controls Our Prisons?

Thirteen jail guards helped a gang deal drugs and launder money from inside the Baltimore City jail, according to recent indictments. Kojo explores the prevalence of gangs and racketeering inside our prisons.

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D.C. Legislator Moves To Ban Guns Made With 3D Printers

A gun you make at home with little more than a 3D printer? It exists—and one D.C. legislator wants to outlaw it.

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Part Of Manning Trial To Be Closed To Protect National Security

Prosecutors have proposed closing up to 30 percent of the trial to protect national security.

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FBI's 'Most Wanted Terrorist' List: Assata Shakur

Assata Shakur, a black militant, was convicted of killing a New Jersey State Trooper in 1973. Last week, the FBI added Shakur to their “Most Wanted Terrorist” list, sparking questions about why a 40-year-old case is again making headlines.

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