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Power Companies Gearing Up for Thursday Storms

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA9) -- Myra Oppel was sitting in her office at Pepco's Headquarters when the Derecho of 2012 hit. 

She watched as the power company's outages jumped from a few thousand to almost half a million. By the time it was all over, more than two-million people in Virginia, Maryland, and the District were in the dark, and it would take nearly two weeks before all the power was restored.

Almost a year later, Oppel met with WUSA9 to discuss what Pepco's doing to prepare for this latest round of storms. 

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Police Search For Suspect In Liquor Store Robbery

WALDORF, Md. (WUSA9) -- Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery at a liquor store on Monday.

At 9:13 p.m. on June 3, a man entered the store in the 11400 block of Berry Road, pulled a handgun and demanded money, police said.

The clerk complied and he fled, police said. 

Witnesses described the suspect as a black male, 6'0'' in his 20s to 30s wearing a pink stocking cap, white tank top, blue jeans and sunglasses, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. A. Celia at (301) 609-6518. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or Text CHARLES + your tip to CRIMES or visit www.ccso.us to submit a web tip. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to an arrest of the suspect.  

Maryland 2015 Big Ten Football Schedule Released

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- The Maryland Terrapins released their 2015 Big Ten football schedule on Monday. 

The Terps start off the Big Ten season against the University of Michigan on October 3, and it does not get easier after that. 

The team the travels up to the Buckeye State, to play Ohio State on October 10.

After a bye-week to recover from those super-team match-ups, the Terps play their new Big Ten rivals, Penn State at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on October 24

The complete schedule and game times will be announced at a later date, according to University of Maryland's website. 

Here's the Maryland 2015 Big Ten Schedule:

Oct. 3 - Michigan
Oct. 10 - at Ohio State
Oct. 17 - Open Date
Oct. 24 - Penn State (M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Md.)
Oct. 31 - at Iowa
Nov. 7 - Wisconsin
Nov. 14 - at Michigan State
Nov. 21 - Indiana
Nov. 28 - at Rutgers

Soda Bottle Bombs Explode In Charles Co. Yard

POMFRET, Md. (WUSA9) -- Authorities with the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Bomb Squad say a woman heard explosions outside her home in Pomfret on Friday night and when she looked outside "she discovered several plastic chemical reaction devices detonating on her front yard."

Authorities say the incident happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 4400 block of Bellwood Drive.

Authorities say members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene first and then called for the State Fire marshal's bomb squad. The chemical reaction devices -- or soda bottle bombs -- were rendered safe by the bomb squad, according to authorities.

The devices left approximately $50 worth of damage and no one was injured, say authorities.

Authorities note that several vehicles were seen leaving the area just before the devices exploded in the yard.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

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Adopt A Cat For Less At Tri-County Animal Shelter

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (WUSA9) -- Charles County officials say that the Tri-County Animal Shelter is offering a reduced fee cat adoption event in June for Adopt-a-Cat Month. The shelter will take in over 600 cats in June that will need a new home, say officials.

See some of the cats in the shelter's free roaming cat room on our cat cam at www.charlescountymd.gov/es/tcas/catcam

They are just a couple of the cats available for adoption. 

In June, you can adopt a cat from the Tri-County Animal Shelter for $25 or adopt a kitten for $45. Officials say Kittens are up to six months and cats are seven months and over.

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is located at 6707 Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville. Shelter staff can be reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Adoption hours are Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Police Search for Robbery Suspects in MD

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Police are looking for two suspects in connection with a robbery at a convenience store in Md. 

The incident occurred on May 11 at approximately 6:19 a.m., when two suspects entered a convenience store in the 7100 block of Indian Head Highway in Bryans Road. They stole dozens of cartons of cigarettes and fled in a gold colored passenger car, police said. 

Police describe the first suspect as a male, about 40-years-old, 6'0", heavy build and wearing a blue, long-sleeved shirt. The other suspect is described to be about 20 years of age, 5'5" wearing a yellow shirt with stripes. 

A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for anyone with information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspects. You call call police at 301 - 609- 6498.