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Man, horse drown in Bark Camp Lake

US Forest Service investigates drowning of man, horse at Bark Camp Lake Recreation Area

Monday - 06/17/2013, 12:50pm EDT

18 gentrifying D.C. neighborhoods identified

Monday - 06/17/2013, 12:48pm EDT

Local officers lead way in storm-devastated Oklahoma

Three local Salvation Army officers are assisting with vital efforts in Oklahoma after powerful storms swept across the region last month.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 12:08pm EDT

Nats' Bryce Harper models underwear for Under Armour

Fans who want to see more of Bryce Harper are getting their wish as the Nationals All-Star is modeling underwear for Under Armor.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 12:07pm EDT

Carroll Co. swim school temporarily closes

Carroll Co. swim school temporarily closes, health dept. says pool operated without permit

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:51am EDT

Bongino to announce congressional bid

Former U.S. Secret Service agent Dan Bongino is scheduled to announce his plans to run for the Republican nomination for Maryland's 6th district congressional race.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:39am EDT

American Legion Boys State moves to Radford

About 800 high school students have gathered in Radford for the 71st annual American Legion Boys State.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:38am EDT

US judge in Microsoft antitrust case dies at 76

Thomas Penfield Jackson, who as a federal judge in Washington presided over a historic Microsoft antitrust case and the drug possession trial of former Mayor Marion Barry, has died.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:37am EDT

Danville considers demolition of 166 properties

More than 160 derelict properties in Danville could be demolished under a proposal before City Council.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:36am EDT

Va. board to discuss ways to prevent child deaths

The State Board of Social Services is coming to Virginia Beach this week to discuss ways to prevent child deaths.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:34am EDT

Boston's Lester loses for 1st time at Camden Yards

Jon Lester insisted he was victimized by bad luck, even though the box score suggested otherwise.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:33am EDT

24 Va localities to get grants for school officers

24 Virginia localities to receive state grants for school resource officers

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:30am EDT

Fort Lee soldiers returning from deployment

Soldiers based at Fort Lee are coming home from a six-month deployment to Kuwait and Afghanistan.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:21am EDT

Federal furloughs to delay cleanup at WWI munitions site

WTOP has learned the furlough of government workers will mean a delay in the toxic cleanup at Spring Valley near American University.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:16am EDT

Man exposes himself to two women in Md. Target store

Police are looking for a man who reportedly exposed himself to two women in the dressing room area of a Columbia, Md. Target store.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 11:16am EDT

Landmark Mall remake primed for spring 2014 start

The Howard Hughes Corp. plans to begin an ambitious redevelopment of Landmark Mall in Alexandria in spring 2014 following the Alexandria City Council's approval of the multimillion-dollar project.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 10:38am EDT

Man charged in Baltimore Co. parking lot shooting

Man charged in shooting in Md. convenience store parking lot when officers were nearby

Monday - 06/17/2013, 10:18am EDT

Bike lanes: A rare harmony between cyclists and drivers

Conventional wisdom follows that motorists and bicyclists are at odds over sharing the road. But when it comes to road improvements and traffic safety, there appears to be surprising harmony: Build more bicycle lanes.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 10:07am EDT

IRS supervisor in DC scrutinized tea party cases

IRS supervisor in Washington reviewed earliest tea party cases, contradicting agency claims

Monday - 06/17/2013, 09:28am EDT

Clarksburg HS wins electric car grand prix

Running in the hallways of Clarksburg High School isn't allowed -- driving an award-winning electric vehicle is OK, though.

Monday - 06/17/2013, 09:17am EDT
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