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Stories to talk about tonight:

National Anthem Protest By Team in Montgomery County: Peaceful Protest or Disrespect?

A silent protest on race relations sparked by an NFL quarterback has spread to high school athletes in Montgomery County, where many of the players on the Watkins Mill High School football team have knelt during the playing of the National Anthem the past two weeks.

The actions by some of the Gaithersburg students prompted discussions last week at Damascus High School ahead of Friday’s game against Watkins Mill, school leaders said. >>> Read more.

Orioles Mom Goes Wild: Watch Reaction to Mancini's Home Run at Camden Yards

When Trey Mancini hit a home run on his first major league hit, no one was prouder than his mother. Cameras captured the moment during the Orioles-Red Sox game when she completely lost it as Mancini knocked one out of the park. >>> Read more.

• As dusk settles on Prince George's County, Six Flags America will be taking on a very different feel starting this Saturday.

No AC in Baltimore County, City Schools Propts Civil Rights Investigation Request

• The comptroller and NAACP have asked federal justice officials to examine the impact of un-air-conditioned schools on students in Maryland.

Spirit Halloween Stores Open in Maryland

• Spirit Halloween stores have opened their creaking doors, and are helping make hospitals less scary for kids. Read on … if you dare

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