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Two Students Die From Flu Amid Statewide Surge Of Cases In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Two Students Die From Flu Amid Statewide Surge Of Cases In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Two Students Die From Flu Amid Statewide Surge Of Cases In Maryland (Developing) Two elementary school students in Maryland have died from the flu, officials confirmed. In Prince George's County, two young children died amid a recent rise in flu cases across the state, prompting the Health Department issuing an alert. The students attended CMIT North Elementary School in Laurel and John Bayne Elementary School in Capitol Heights, according to NBC. "Our school communities are feeling the impact of a nationwide rise in flu cases, with increasing numbers across the county and outbreaks in several of our schools," Superintendent Millard House II wrote to the community. "T…

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Longtime NBC Washington Reporter, DC Native Derrick Ward Dies At 62 Longtime NBC Washington Reporter, DC Native Derrick Ward Dies At 62
Longtime NBC Washington Reporter, DC Native Derrick Ward Dies At 62 Veteran NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward has died at the age of 62 after suffering complications from a recent cardiac arrest, the station confirmed on Wednesday. Ward, a District resident, had been a staple in the community for years, having reported for NBC, as well as local station WTOP after getting his start in upstate New York .  He has been covering his hometown community since 2006. Ward was pronounced dead on Wednesday, Jan. 7 following the complications, his family confirmed in a statement. No further details have been provided. "We'll miss his writing, his reporting, h…

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Minnesota Vikings Rookie CB Khyree Jackson Killed In Maryland Crash: State Police Minnesota Vikings Rookie CB Khyree Jackson Killed In Maryland Crash: State Police
Minnesota Vikings Rookie CB Khyree Jackson Killed In Maryland Crash: State Police Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was among three killed in a crash on Saturday morning in his hometown in Prince George's County, according to state police. The 24-year-old Wise High School graduate was the front seat passenger in a Dodge Charger shortly after 3 a.m. on July 6 when it was involved in a crash in Upper Marlboro. The Minnesota Vikings later confirmed the grim news of Jackson's death with a statement posted on social media. We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident.Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, fri…

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