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Man fatally shot by deputy on Inova Fairfax campus
A sheriff’s deputy shot a man who was threatening him with a sharp signpost, and had already injured a security guard, near the main building of Inova Fairfax Hospital on Monday night, the police said.
- DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier to step down
- Heat wave causes fish kill in the District
- DC restaurant named No. 2 in nation
- L Street block closed after underground fire
- Bailout of this Va. city unlikely
- World Trade Center mall re-opens, shows progress since 9/11
- 2 people trapped in car after crash with DC fire truck
- Girl, 5, dies in I-66 crash
- Pa. man bought gun, killed family 3 weeks after wife called cops
- Rio Olympics: Team USA's latest results
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OPM's bonus guidance gives federal managers cause to celebrate
Pet of the Week
Mystique is a 5-year-old beagle/basset mix. She has just completed an extraordinary task — raising eight puppies!
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Woman pleads, is sentenced on perjury charge in Lyon sisters case
Patricia Welch is the wife of Richard Welch, whom police have described as a person of interest in the disappearance of Sheila Lyon, 12, and Katherine Lyon, 10, while they were walking to a shopping mall in Wheaton, Maryland, in March 1975.
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Miller’s head-first dive at the finish line beats Felix
It took a head-first dive, Superwoman-style, for Shaunae Miller to spring an Olympic upset Monday over America’s top female sprinter in the 400 meters and deny Allyson Felix a record fifth gold medal.
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Test your spelling skills
Take this quiz of common car and driver terms — it's not as easy as you think.
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A 10-year history of DC’s housing market in one chart
The D.C. region’s recent housing recovery looks tame compared to the region’s go-go days of yesteryear, but median prices are back to pre-recession levels.
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Survivors of deadly Md. apartment explosion seek answers
People who lived in the Flower Branch apartments are trying to figure out what happens next.
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Nature-based schools grow in the local area
There’s no need for a desk full of pencils, notebooks and glue sticks: This fall, a handful of students will call the local woods and nature trails “school.”
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UB40 brings signature sound to Strathmore
Time to pour some "Red Red Wine!" British pop-reggae band UB40 is coming to Bethesda, Maryland.
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A few tips to follow for end-of-summer road trips
Before driving off for that late summer road trip, a bit of planning can help prevent slowdowns along the way. WTOP’s Jim Battagliese has tips to speed your trip.
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NASA captures Perseid meteor shower in photos
A NASA photographer travels to West Virginia to capture images of annual meteor shower.
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DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier to step down
D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier will step down from her post next month, the D.C. police department announced in a tweet Tuesday.
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Man fatally shot by deputy on Inova Fairfax campus
A sheriff’s deputy shot a man who was threatening him with a sharp signpost, and had already injured a security guard, near the main building of Inova Fairfax Hospital on Monday night, the police said.
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Heat wave causes fish kill in the District
The smell of dead fish hangs heavy over the Constitution Gardens pond in D.C. after numerous fish died.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: Enrollment up a bit as kids return to school
WASHINGTON (AP) — No more staying up late during the week. Farewell to sleeping in. And, hello homework! The lazy days of summer are ending for millions of children as they grab their backpacks, pencils…
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Woman pleads, is sentenced on perjury charge in Lyon sisters case
Patricia Welch is the wife of Richard Welch, whom police have described as a person of interest in the disappearance of Sheila Lyon, 12, and Katherine Lyon, 10, while they were walking to a shopping mall in Wheaton, Maryland, in March 1975.
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Part of downtown DC street closed after underground fire (Video)
D.C. firefighters worked to control a massive fire that broke out from an underground transformer beneath 18th and L streets Northwest around midnight Tuesday.
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Marion Barry’s son dies of an overdose
The son of former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, has died of a drug overdose, NBC Washington reports. He was 36 years old.
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How to help victims of the Silver Spring apartment explosion, fire
Montgomery County and the Red Cross have established a temporary shelter for displaced residents and ways for residents to access medications and reunite with family members. Here’s what you can do to help.
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Part of downtown DC street closed after underground fire (Video)
D.C. firefighters worked to control a massive fire that broke out from an underground transformer beneath 18th and L streets Northwest around midnight Tuesday.
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Md. driver devises a $5 solution for ‘wind throb’
Charles Brownstein experienced the sometimes-painful problem on a car that can cost around $100,000; his fix ran about five bucks, plus some creativity.
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5-year-old dies in chain-reaction I-66 crash
A juvenile died in a multiple-vehicle, chain-reaction crash on Interstate 66 in Prince William County Monday, which snarled traffic during the morning commute.
Montgomery County
$5 solution for ‘wind throb’
A Maryland driver experienced the sometimes-painful problem on a car that can cost around $100,000; his fix ran about five bucks, plus some creativity.
Photos
Storm rumbles through D.C. area
Rumbling storms bring lightning, dark clouds and rain to the D.C. area on Monday.
Sections
Health
Use of pain reliever during pregnancy might not be safe for babies
Elections
Google’s search engine directs voters to the ballot box
Google is introducing how-to-vote instructions through its search engine in an effort to boost voter turnout in November’s presidential election.
National
Man arrested for arson blaze that decimated Calif. town
The wildfire exploded over the weekend, destroying more than 175 homes, business and other structures in Lower Lake. The man is suspected in other fires, authorities said.
Government
15 Guantanamo detainees sent to UAE in major transfer
It’s the single largest release of detainees during the Obama administration and comes amid a renewed push to whittle down the number of detainees held at the U.S. prison in Cuba that President Barack Obama aims to close.
Virginia
McAuliffe: Justices ‘scared’ to go against General Assembly
Food
Tips for keeping student athletes hydrated and healthy
With student athletes heading back to fields and gyms to compete on school teams, it’s important to keep them hydrated.
Entertainment
Man arrested at Kendall Jenner’s home on stalking charge
Police in Los Angeles have arrested a 25-year-old man on a charge of stalking at the Hollywood home of model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner.
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