UMD researchers create 'smart underwear' to study farts

It’s a perfectly normal bodily function that people would typically prefer to keep to themselves. But now, you could say University of Maryland researchers are making a stink about it.

Bowie Six Flags property sold: Prince George's County Councilmember reacts
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A group led by NBA superstar Kevin Durant has purchased the former Six Flags property in Bowie. Prince George's County Councilmember Wala Blegay joins FOX 5 to discuss.

Pennsylvania Avenue makeover could remove Freedom Plaza
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New renderings reveal a sweeping proposal to transform Pennsylvania Avenue, including changes to Freedom Plaza, bike lanes and public spaces. 

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz; Virginia missing middle arguments
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TOP HEADLINES: Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, less than a day after agreeing to open it amid a two-week ceasefire. Plus, the Virginia Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the missing middle.

Prince William Co Route 28 widening plan: What you need to know
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Prince William County is moving forward with a long‑debated plan to widen a congested stretch of Route 28, taking a key step toward addressing one of northern Virginia’s most worst traffic bottlenecks. 

What WSSC Water’s fluoride reduction means for your household
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WSSC Water is temporarily reducing fluoride levels in its drinking water for customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, citing supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Iran. 

US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire | FOX 5 AT 4AM
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Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy Iranian civilization.

WSSC reducing fluoride levels in water due to conflict in Middle East
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The Washington Suburban Sanitary Company (WSSC) says it's temporarily reducing the level of fluoride added to the area’s drinking water. They say it’s due to nationwide supply chain challenges, caused in part by the conflict in the Middle East.  

PG Council to vote on immigration enforcement laws
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Prince George’s County leaders are expected to take a major step Tuesday as the County Council prepares to vote on a several bills aimed at limiting how federal immigration agents operate within the county.

LCPS budget advances without funding for elementary SRO
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Loudoun County supervisors are set to give final approval Tuesday to a budget that does not include funding to place school resource officers in elementary schools.

Happy 100th birthday Cassie Tolbart
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FOX 5 is wishing Cassie Tolbart, FOX 5’s Gwen Tobart’s mom, a happy 100th birthday!

DC police release body camera video
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D.C. police have released body camera footage from an officer involved shooting on Benning Road that occurred on Oct. 17.

Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Chevy Chase
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A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday in a crash at Manor Road and Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County police said.

Unattended cooking sparks overnight house fire in Gaithersburg
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Montgomery County firefighters responded to an overnight house fire in Gaithersburg after unattended cooking ignited flames inside a home early Tuesday.

Iran calls for human chains around power plants | FOX 5 AT 4AM
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With U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline rapidly approaching for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the massive bombing of the country’s infrastructure, Iran on Tuesday urged youths to form human chains around power plants and its president said 14 million people had answered calls to volunteer to fight.