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Madison McFerrin, daughter of 'Don't Worry Be Happy' singer, performs at Wolf Trap 10/25/2023 03:06pm • Bobby McFerrin won the Grammy for Record of the Year with the catchy tune "Don't Worry Be Happy" (1988). This Sunday night, his talented daughter, Madison McFerrin, performs songs from her first full-length album live at The Barns at Wolf Trap, a rustic indoor venue that she's never played before Off-duty DC Housing Authority officer shot in Ivy City; roads reopen 10/24/2023 07:55pm • An off-duty D.C. Housing Authority officer was shot in Northeast, with the ensuing police investigation temporarily closing a stretch of New York Avenue. Police said it happened around 5:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of New York Avenue near the intersection with Montana Avenue. A "secondary scene" in What role should Congress play in regulating artificial intelligence? 10/24/2023 07:02pm • AI is primed to quickly transform much of everyday life from jobs, the economy, homeland security and equity. "The top concern is fear of job loss," said Milan Kordestani, an entrepreneur in AI startups and author. On Tuesday night, Kordestani will moderate a public roundtable with Maryland De 'Are you Max's mom?' 14-year-old dog stolen at gunpoint in DC reunited with owner 10/24/2023 04:22pm • A 14-year-old dog, Max, is enjoying ice cream treats and naps at home Tuesday after being stolen at gunpoint in Northeast, D.C., last weekend. Max is recuperating at home after being stolen at gunpoint last weekend in D.C. (Courtesy Zaleena Ahmed) Zaleena Ahmed, 38, of Northeast D.C. told WTO Woman killed in Montgomery Co. crash that closed Columbia Pike for hours 10/24/2023 02:00pm • Police in Montgomery County, Maryland, say one of the three people involved in a car crash Monday afternoon on the Columbia Pike has died. Bridget Corcoran-Martin, 70, of New York, was a passenger in one of the vehicles in a crash that happened at the intersection of southbound Columbia Pike and DC woman's dog, who survived the car crash that killed her mom, stolen at gunpoint 10/24/2023 03:43am • A D.C. woman whose dog was stolen at gunpoint last weekend said an area animal shelter has agreed to pick up her dog — a 14-year-old West Highland Terrier named Max, who suffers from health issues — if the thieves find it in their hearts to surrender him. Zaleena Ahmed of Northeast D.C. said Your next car could be an e-bike 10/23/2023 10:22pm • The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against big Detroit automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis. As a result of the monthlong strike, experts have suspected car prices will increase and parts may be harder to locate. Some p Why insurance claims go up during Halloween 10/23/2023 08:13pm • From the candy to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time for all — including for thieves. Experts say theft- and vandalism-related insurance claims are often higher during this time of year. In fact, they say vandalism claims are as high as 72%. When "you're out with the children, neig 'Extremely disturbing': Prince George's Co. looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run who went 2 miles with man's body lodged in windshield 10/23/2023 05:59pm • Prince George's County police are asking for the public's help finding a driver they say hit a man in Lanham, Maryland, over the weekend who kept driving for 2 miles with the man's body "lodged" in the car's windshield. Police are also asking auto body shops to be on the lookout for any vehicles DC Mayor Bowser proposes new tough-on-crime legislation 10/23/2023 04:29pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joins District officials Monday in unveiling new policies that focus on violent crime. (WTOP/Luke Lukert) With crime on the rise in staggering numbers in D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled new legislation on Monday that she said would give law enforcement additional tool Car Review: BMW 330i xDrive luxury sedan is back to being a driver’s car 10/23/2023 04:09am • BMW is back in the groove with the latest 330i xDrive compact sedan with improved looks, tech and a more driver friendly attitude. For years, the BMW 3 Series sedan had been a fun-to-drive, small luxury car that was as happy doing the commute as it was shredding back roads on the weekend. Then, over Dale City man pleads guilty for attempted robbery of detective that led to deadly shooting 10/22/2023 08:31pm • A man who attempted to rob an undercover detective in Dale City, Virginia, which resulted in the shooting death of one of his accomplices, has pled guilty to drug, robbery and attempted murder charges related to the theft gone bad. On Friday, 19-year-old-Jalil Michael Turner of Dale City pled gui What's new with Metro this weekend? 10/21/2023 07:51am • This weekend, Metrorail track work may affect your ride about town. All lines will be affected. Here's what you need to know: Blue, Orange and Silver Lines: Buses will replace trains between the Eastern Market and Minnesota Ave./Benning Road stations as an aerial structure rehabilitation projec 'Fully justified': Decades in prison for 4 men convicted in shooting death of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson 10/20/2023 05:40pm • Four men convicted in the shooting death of Makiyah Wilson, who was gunned down in a spray of bullets five years ago, have been sentenced to lengthy, decadeslong prison terms — bringing to an end a five-year legal effort to bring justice in the 10-year-old girl's killing. Qujuan Thomas, 24, and Data Doctors: Google Maps vs. Waze 10/20/2023 05:26pm • Q: What's the difference between Google Maps and Waze for navigation? A: One of the most important smartphone apps we all use on a regular basis is a mapping app, but it’s become much more than getting from point A to point B. Google owns both mapping apps as they acquired Waze in 2013 but k