Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012

• Wednesday's Child: 12-year-old Aliyana

  

• Rain moving out, drier weather in Maryland on Thursday

  

• Fundraiser held for families of fallen officer Bartholomew, firefighter Altman

  

• Pasadena confirms whooping cough outbreak at Don Benito Fundamental School

  

• PRT says success of NFL draft is "proof" why funding is needed

  

• 1 adult, 1 child die from injuries in Colleyville house fire, officials say

  

• "Dirty soda" trend coming to Massachusetts drive-thrus

  

• Lurie Children's Hospital reminds parents of water safety as summer nears