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Former DC firefighter sentenced in deadly drag race that killed innocent driver 11/14/2019 05:22am • A former D.C. firefighter is going to prison for his role in a drag race that killed an uninvolved driver four years ago. A D.C. Superior Court judge has accepted the guilty plea of 26-year-old Ryan Thompson and sentenced him to 2 1/2 years in prison for the negligent 2015 homicide. Thompson was Movie Review: Matt Damon, Christian Bale rev up in 'Ford v Ferrari' 11/14/2019 02:33am • What's your favorite racing movie? Think hard. There haven’t been too many. Decades ago, we saw James Caan in “Red Line 7000” (1965), James Garner in “Grand Prix” (1966), Paul Newman in "Winning" (1969), Steve McQueen in "Le Mans" (1971) and Burt Reynolds in "The Cannonball Run" Officials: Counterfeit money may have sparked Va. Walmart parking lot shooting 11/13/2019 05:32pm • A shooting that wounded two people in a Walmart parking lot last week in Fauquier County, Virginia, may have been triggered by an argument over counterfeit money during a drug deal, authorities said Wednesday. Four people were charged in the Nov. 5 shooting at the Walmart on James Madison Highway Man found shot to death inside car in Prince George's Co. 11/13/2019 01:00pm • A 29-year-old man was found shot to death in a car Tuesday evening in Beltsville, Maryland, police said. Samie Neil, of Adelphi, was found dead inside a car with multiple gunshot wounds in the 3500 block of Powder Mill Road, Prince George's County police said Wednesday. Officers found his body Pedestrian struck on Halloween in Prince George's Co. dies 11/13/2019 12:58pm • A man struck by a car as he was crossing the road late last month in Suitland, Maryland, has died, Prince George's County police announced Wednesday. On Halloween night around 11:20 p.m., officers responded to the 4700 block of Silver Hill Road for a collision involving a pedestrian. Officers DC vows more tickets for bike lane blockers 11/13/2019 06:20am • Bike lanes that run along 15th St. NW, south of Massachusetts Avenue, in D.C. are among the most dangerous for cyclists in the country. (WTOP/John Domen) City leaders have set aside a number of parking enforcement officers to focus strictly on violations that happen in bike lanes throughout D.C. Loudoun Co. teen seeks cure for genetic disorder he shares with just 100 others 11/13/2019 04:00am • Though he's not afraid to die, a Sterling, Virginia, teenager with a rare genetic disorder is doing everything he can to stay with his family. Ryan Alam, 15, is among fewer than 100 people in the world known to have the progressive neurodegenerative disease known as MPAN that's a type of NBIA — Love stinks: Md. town bottoms out in study of best cities for singles 11/12/2019 10:37am • Cupid has abandoned Columbia, Maryland. In a WalletHub study of the best and worst cities for singles across the country, the D.C.-Baltimore suburb managed to be such a bummer for lovers that it ranked near the bottom of the barrel, placing 177 out of 182. Source: WalletHub The dating scene First on WTOP: What 24/7 shutdown will mean for Orange, Silver Line riders in summer 2020 11/12/2019 07:30am • Vienna and Dunn Loring Metro stations could be closed for more than three months next summer. Orange Line trains could run on a single-track at West Falls Church, and Orange and Silver Line trains could pass through East Falls Church without stopping. The closures would run as long as May 23 (Mem Top 5 reasons to watch Disney+ 11/12/2019 12:52am • After Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu transformed how we watch television, Disney is now getting into the game with its very own streaming service. Disney+ launches on Tuesday, costing $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. The company projects between 60 to 90 million subscribers by 2025. The 2020 best cruise lines for families 11/11/2019 07:00pm • From water parks and bumper cars to character meet and greets, these lines offer tons of family fun. Finding a cruise vacation that meets the needs of every family member can be tough. While you may be in search of some peace and quiet, the kids will probably be eager to play. To help you find a Police: 4-month-old pit bull stolen from owner in Northeast DC 11/11/2019 03:48pm • Police are looking for two suspects and a vehicle of interest linked to the theft of a red nose pit bull at gunpoint in Northeast D.C. over the weekend. L.A., a red nose pit bull, was taken by gunpoint by two suspects in D.C. on Saturday while on a walk with his owner. (Courtesy D.C. Police) DC driver dies after Oct. crash that began with parking mishap 11/11/2019 11:53am • A D.C. driver involved in a crash late last month, which began after he struck a parked car while backing out of a parking space and then sped off has died from his injuries, police say. James Whitehead, 72, of Northwest D.C., died Sunday, police said in a news release. The crash happened just Car Review: BMW M850i xDrive Coupe combines high performance and luxury in stylish package 11/11/2019 07:32am • The last time BMW rolled out a new model of their flagship coupe was 1997. After 22 long years away, the 2019 BMW M850i xDrive Coupe seems well worth the long wait for a luxury sport coupe. A slick, modern exterior gives this 8 Series a refined yet sporty appearance that you would expect in an $119, Mother accused of attempting to murder her children in Stafford Co. 11/11/2019 04:43am • A woman has been accused of attempting to murder her two children in Stafford County, Virginia Saturday morning. Around 8 a.m., deputies responded to the 200 block of Campus Drive after receiving calls about a "distraught woman." When deputies arrived, they found a 9-year-old and a 4-year-old alo