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See what you missed overnight, what's happening today and our latest Maryland weather forecast.

Meteorologist Ava Marie says today will be sunny and hot today, but a little less humid with temperatures in the mid 90's. It will be hot through the weekend as temps will touch the upper 90's with only a stray thunderstorm possible both Saturday and Sunday.

The high humidity will return on Sunday, which will make it feel even hotter. Showers and thunderstorms are possible early next week as temps cool down some by Tuesday into the 80's. The temps will return to the normal low 90's by the middle of the week.

Election officials start canvassing mail-in ballots for Maryland primary | Officials started Thursday morning to count hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots in the 2022 Maryland primary election. Read more here.

"I'm going to continue to fight for the party of Reagan and Lincoln"| Gov. Larry Hogan discussed the winner of the Republican gubernatorial primary during an event Thursday evening. Read more here.

Experts discuss different ways to stay cool amid hot temperatures in Baltimore \

Temperatures could reach 100's this weekend | In response, the city has opened several cooling centers to help residents beat the heat, and they are also reminding people that have to go out in dangerous temperatures to play it safe. Read more here.

"I’m doing well, getting a lot of work done" Biden said | President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and went into isolation with mild symptoms. Read more here.

"We love you. You’re very special. I know how you feel" Trump said | Despite desperate pleas from aides, allies, Republican congressional leaders and even his family, Donald Trump refused to call off the Jan. 6 mob attack on the Capitol. Read more here.

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