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What goes on at Va. governor's house?

An embezzling case that began with a chef being accused of stealing food from Virginia's Executive Mansion and morphed into a political scandal involving two of the state's most powerful politicians has some people wondering: What goes on behind those wide double doors? Full Story

Commuter Idle: Hagerstown to D.C.

The commute to Linda Baer's D.C. job is a marathon that starts at 2:30 a.m. on weekdays and takes about 3 1/2 hours, if all goes well. Full Story

SmarTrip cards could become obsolete

Plans are moving forward to make it easier for riders to hop on a Metro train, and that includes bypassing the fare card machines. Full Story

Today, everybody's a Sooner

During tough times, we sometimes blur our hometown pride and become honorary citizens of a place like Oklahoma which, once again, is having a very tough time, Federal News Radio's Mike Causey says. Full Story

In Case You Missed It

Meteorologist Bob Ryan retires today

ABC7 meteorologist Bob Ryan talks about his 30-plus-year career in D.C. and what he loves. He also shares a secret. Full Story

Deputy questioned in fatal shooting

An off-duty Arlington County deputy sheriff is being questioned in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood. Police have classified the death as suspicious. Full Story

'Contagious' suicide a concern in teens

A suicide occurs every 13.7 minutes, and the attention each one garners can create "suicide contagion" among teens, something parents can help prevent. Find out what the signs of possible trouble are. Full Story

An Internet meltdown is bad business

A restaurateur fed up with bad online reviews posted an angry, accusatory rant on Facebook that went viral. It was not a best practice. Full Story

Living

Why science is important for kids

Introducing science to kids can be as easy as collecting rocks or digging for worms, but it's as important as teaching them the alphabet. Full Story


The Oldest Climber

Octogenarians are racing to become the oldest to climb Everest.


Adopt Me!

This cutie needs a new home. She's WTOP's Pet of the Week.


Movie Fashion

Clothes have a starring role at the Cannes Film Festival. (Photos)


All Charged Up

WTOP takes an all-electric motorcycle for a test drive. (Video)

Photo Galleries

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Surprise Find

A tornado survivor finds an answer to prayer in the rubble. (Video)


Fox or Cat?

This fox plays like a cat when he gets his paws on a golf ball. (Video)


Show On The Road

While waiting for help, one man chose to entertain himself.