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- New: Records detail George Zimmerman's medical injuries
- New: Turning the corner in Helmand Province
- New: Crossroads announcing $25 million ad push
- Manhunt underway for groom after bride stabbed to death
- Ambulance fees are back on in Montgomery County
- Men more nervous about texting than first kiss
- New: Betty White heads to D.C., talks passion for animals
- Full overnight closures of Dulles Airport Access Highway continue
- New: Soldier focuses on traumatic brain injury at GI Film Festival
Audit highly critical of Airports Authority
An audit of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the board overseeing the Dulles Rail Project, finds the organization is not transparent in its financial dealings and lacks safeguards to make sure its own rules are followed. Full Story
Potomac snakehead: A world record?
A snakehead caught in the Potomac River reportedly weighs in at more than 18 pounds. Anglers are catching bigger and bigger snakeheads. Full Story
Modern D.C.: Why it looks like it does
Why can't more of D.C.'s architecture look like what you see in Georgetown? Get a sense of what the city used to look like. Full Story
House defense bill faces veto threat
The Obama administration voiced its objections to the Defense spending bill put forward by the House Armed Services Committee. The House will begin debating the measure today. Full Story
Debunking myths for your gas guzzler
What are the best ways to get the most out of a gallon of gas? WTOP Saves You Money has the answers. Plus, a look at a couple of gas myths. Full Story
Virgin Atlantic allows cellphone calls
Do you think there are places where cellphone use should be banned? Where? Call WTOP Talkback at 1-877-222-1035. Full Story
McDuffie wins Ward 5 special election
Kenyan McDuffie, a Democrat, will serve out the remainder of Ward 5 D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.'s term, which ends in 2014. Thomas was convicted of stealing $350,000. Full Story
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Remembering Pearl Harbor 70 years later.
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