CNS reporter Ben Oldach wraps up this week’s headlines in the latest edition of Maryland Minute.
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New Technology Uses Heartbeat to Find Victims in Rubble
The Department of Homeland Security and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory created a new radar system called Finding Individuals for Disaster and Emergency Response (FINDER). This device can locate victims trapped in rubble from over 100 feet away by detecting their heartbeat.
Maryland Affordable Healthcare Program Kickoff
The Affordable Healthcare Program kicked off in Montgomery County Tuesday, and county officials came together to celebrate.
Ocean City Fishing Captain Catches Sharks for Research
Charter fishing captain Mark Sampson is helping tourists catch swimmers’ worst nightmare – sharks.
“S.L.O.P Cops” Reduce Food Waste at Southern Maryland School
According to a recent United Nations study, about 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted worldwide each year. One Southern Maryland school is working to lower that number a little bit.
Maryland Minute Video Update
CNS reporter Ben Oldach wraps the top headlines of the week in Maryland in this video update.
Bikers Ride Around D.C. for 9/11 Victims
Thousands of motorcycle riders from across the country roared around Washington, D.C., to remember the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
University of Maryland Student Arrested in Child Pornography Sting
A University of Maryland freshman was arrested this week on charges of distributing child pornography and crossing state lines to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, according to a criminal complaint.
Annapolis Police Department Participates in Global Law Enforcement Tweet-a-Thon
More than 230 law enforcement organizations around the world participated in the first Global Police Tweet-a-Thon last Friday, including four in Maryland.