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Starbucks Ice Cream: Coffee Chain To Test Treats In U.S. Stores

An ice cream and coffee treat pioneered at Starbucks' Seattle Roastery will be rolled out across the nation soon. The Starbucks affogato drinks are based on an Italian dessert, and are comprised of espresso poured over ice cream. >>> Read more.

Missing Teen from Gaithersburg Found Slain In Fairfax County, VA

The remains found over the weekend near a Springfield, Virginia industrial park are those of a teen who went missing from Gaithersburg and was killed, Fairfax County Police say. Questions are being raised about why Montgomery County Police, who frequently use social media to release photos and information about missing residents, never issued such an alert for Damaris A. Reyes Rivas, 15. >>> Read more.

Women's Strike Date Announced By March On Washington Organizers
The organization behind women's marches that drew thousands of protesters across the country following President Trump's inauguration has set a March 8 date for its "a day without a woman" general strike. >>> Read more.

Lyon Sisters Murders: Suspect Faces Abduction Claims From 2 Survivors

• Prosecutors say 2 women will testify a man charged in the murders of the Lyon sisters from Wheaton tried to abduct them in 1975.

Make Valentine’s Day an Every Day Experience

• With long commutes and long work days, busy kid schedules and tons of errands, remaining amorously connected to your wife or husband isn’t always easy.

Cat Killer Focus of Animal Cruelty Investigation

• After cat was fatally injured with ominous note attached, the Havre de Grace Police Department seeks information.

Man Who Was Cut And Shot Will Not Discuss Crime: Sheriff

• The victim of a violent crime is not cooperating with investigators, the Harford County Sheriff's Office reports.

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