Ex-teacher due in federal court in child porn case

A former elementary school teacher who was on the FBI's list of most wanted fugitives is due in federal court on a child pornography charge.

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D.C. 911 call takers to be retrained after hang-up incident

D.C. officials say 911 call takers in the city will receive retraining following an incident in which a woman reporting an attempted robbery says she was hung up on and reached a recorded message.

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D.C. police: Robber used stun gun on victim

D.C. police are looking for a robber who shocked his victim with a stun gun in Georgetown.

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D.C. requests more parking enforcement officers

Prospects appear strong that the nation's capital will hire more ticket writers in the fall.

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2013 Memorial Day events around the region

Check out WTOP's list of ways to honor those who have died for the U.S., as well as way to kick off summer this Memorial Day weekend.

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First lady's ancestors honored in special ceremony

Almost 200,000 African Americans served in the Union army during the Civil War. Now, two of them have received special honors because of their connection to first lady Michelle Obama.

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D.C. wants to host pop-up retail bazaar at St. Elizabeths

District officials spent part of their time at the annual Global Retail Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas this week trying to line up retailers for a pop-up event at the St. Elizabeths site this fall.

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National Zoo welcomes new elephant into herd

A female Asian elephant named Bozie had a rough night in March: her only companion passed away.

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New cancer treatment could boost Sibley income dramatically

Proton-beam therapy for cancer patients would greatly enhance Sibley Memorial Hospital's financial position if approved by D.C. regulators, generating nearly 80 percent of the entire hospital's income by its second year of operation, according to financial projections.

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First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house

First lady lauds preservation of slave quarters near White House as vital to 'national memory'

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Sip in the sky: Some of D.C.'s best rooftop bars

Summer is almost here, and that means bars and restaurants are opening their rooftop decks. So take your cocktails outside and take in the summer air at one of these local hot spots.

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DC schools chancellor orders shakeup of 2 schools

Schools chancellor orders shakeup at 2 DC schools; teachers must reapply for jobs

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Half of D.C. houses sell in less than two weeks

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Make water safety part of your holiday weekend plans

Memorial Day weekend is a popular time to hit the beach, so it's also a good time to think about water safety. We've got tips from the experts to enjoy a fun, injury free weekend in the water.

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Introducing science to kids: Fun activities and developmental milestones

Incorporating scientific methods and processes into young people's daily lives can be as easy as collecting rocks or playing in sand. But teaching kids about science shouldn't be taken so lightly -- it's as important as teaching them the alphabet.

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Judge promises more openness in Chandra Levy case

A judge promised more openness after months of confidential post-trial proceedings in the case of murdered Washington intern Chandra Levy, disclosing for the first time the reason a key prosecution witness could be discredited.

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Strike shuts down food stalls in federal buildings

Strike shuts down food stalls at Reagan Building, McDonald's at Air and Space Museum

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New Crime Museum exhibit features Bernie Madoff artifacts

Bernie Madoff's fraudulent investment operation not only ruined thousands of investors' financial futures, it remains fascinating to the public. And now his misdeeds are featured in a permanent exhibit at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment.

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Protesters denounce IRS at agency's headquarters

A few dozen tea party activists and their supporters have gathered outside the IRS headquarters in Washington to protest extra scrutiny of their organizations.

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D.C. driver pleads guilty to fatally hitting pedestrian

A driver accused of pinning a pedestrian against a tree on a D.C. sidewalk has pleaded guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter as part of a deal with prosecutors.

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