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Measles Exposure Alert Issued In DC, Maryland, Virginia After Infected Traveler Visits Region
A confirmed case of measles in a traveler has sparked a regional health alert in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
DC Health is warning residents of possible measles exposure after an international traveler visited multiple high-traffic areas across the DMV earlier this month.
The infected person visited airports, Metro stations, buses, a school in Chevy Chase, and a pediatric clinic in DC, officials announced.
The public may have been exposed on the following dates and times:
June 8, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Dulles International Airport, Concourse A to baggage claim;
June 8, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m…
Olympian Mary Lou Retton Arrested For DUI: Police
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was arrested for DUI at the Pennsylvania border, authorities in Marion County, West Virginia announced on Tuesday, May 27.
Retton, 57, was pulled over near the state line on Saturday, May 17, 2025, and allegedly showed signs of impairment, according to arrest records. Troopers say she refused a blood alcohol test and had an open bottle of wine inside the vehicle.
She was charged with 1 count of 17C-05-02: Driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs. She was released the same day after posting $1,500 bond.
Her plea has not be…
Newlywed Baltimore Ravens Marching Band Member Battling Severe Blood Infection
A newlywed Baltimore Ravens Marching Band member from Hagerstown is facing a life-threatening battle with a severe blood infection that has led to major health complications and unexpected medical bills, his family says.
Colby Winpigler, 23, began feeling sick during the Saturday, Jan. 11 playoff win between the Ravens and Steelers, believing at first that he had norovirus, according to his wife.
Round one done ✅🐦⬛🎵🎉 Posted by Colby Winpigler on Saturday, January 11, 2025
However, as his symptoms worsened, multiple urgent care and emergency room visits revealed a much more s…
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65
Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s career steals and runs scored leader, widely considered to be one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history, has died at age 65.
Henderson, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, died while hospitalized with pneumonia, according to multiple reports.
Persuaded by his mother to pursue baseball over football, Henderson began a 25-year career that saw him redefine speed and swagger in the sport.
Henderson debuted with the Oakland A’s in 1979, quickly capturing fans' hearts with his record-breaking stolen bases, powerful leadoff…
