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American muscle top target for car thieves 08/02/2019 10:49am • It seems car thieves can’t resist the roar of a supercharged V8. The Dodge Charger Hemi and Challenger SRT Hellcat — yes, that’s its real name — topped this year’s list of most stolen vehicles, according to a report completed by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). The repor For first time, Leesburg to close King Street for First Friday 08/02/2019 08:26am • A portion of King Street will be closed during First Friday. The Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival brings thousands to the downtown historic district. For years, First Friday has been a casual happening in downtown Leesburg — a little extra excitement, as people eat, drink and shop in the hi Movie Review: 'Hobbs & Shaw' succeeds at 'Fast & Furious' spinoff 08/02/2019 01:30am • "The Fast and Furious" franchise has grossed over $5 billion worldwide since 2001. It peaked with "Fast Five" (2011) and should have wrapped with Paul Walker's posthumous appearance in "Furious 7" (2015), but the franchise continues making bank, so it rolls on. In 2019, it's time for a rebran Today in History: Aug. 2 08/02/2019 12:00am • Today is Friday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2019. There are 151 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, seizing control of the oil-rich emirate. (The Iraqis were later driven out in Operation Desert Storm.) On this date: In 1610, during Plans to widen Route 1 in Fairfax Co. move forward 08/01/2019 05:27pm • A major widening of Route 1 just north of Fort Belvoir, Virginia, is moving forward following a formal endorsement this week from the Fairfax County board of supervisors. The board backed Virginia Department of Transportation plans to widen 3.1 miles of Richmond Highway between Jeff Todd Way/Mr. Northern Virginia could qualify for federal aid after July flash flooding 08/01/2019 04:00pm • The devastating flash flooding in July that left people stranded on the roofs of their cars, washed out roads and flooded homes caused at least $14 million in damage in Fairfax County, Virginia, alone, but the county is optimistic a federal disaster declaration will be approved soon. A disaster d Teen cyclist dies after being struck by car in Bethesda 08/01/2019 10:48am • A 17-year-old boy who was hit by a car while riding his bike near Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda, Maryland, has died of his injuries, police said. Jacob Cassell, of Bethesda, was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries Wednesday evening and died Thursday morning. Montgomery County Dog days: Keeping pets safe in hot weather 08/01/2019 04:09am • As the D.C. area continues to experience the dog days of summer, it's a good reminder to watch out for pets on days with high temperatures and humidity. Veterinarian Dr. Katy Nelson said that pet owners should never leave their pets in the car on hot days. "Not even for a second. Not even for a m Sen. Ben Cardin's bill takes aim at racial profiling 07/31/2019 02:15pm • U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., called on Congress to move ahead Wednesday on his bill to prevent racial and religious profiling, in a week when his native Baltimore has been repeatedly attacked by President Donald Trump for its high crime rate. "We want to get it passed now. It should have been pas Charlottesville plans 'softer police presence' on 2nd anniversary of white nationalist attack 07/31/2019 12:47pm • Two years after a white nationalist plowed a car into a group of counterprotesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing Heather Heyer, the city is planning "a softer police presence" for new "Unity Days" events marking the anniversary. The city's response to the 2017 "Unite the Right" rally, ove Uber joins the fight against human trafficking in the District 07/31/2019 12:28pm • Uber drivers in the District are now a line of defense against human trafficking, as the ride sharing company provides training that could save lives. In honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Tuesday, Uber trained D.C. drivers in how to spot and report riders who may be victims of Police: 1 hospitalized after 3rd Street Tunnel shooting 07/30/2019 08:15pm • A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was shot following a crash in D.C.'s Third Street Tunnel. It happened around 3 p.m. on the northbound lanes before Massachusetts Avenue. Cmdr. Morgan Kane with D.C. police said in a news conference Tuesday evening that an Car Comparison: Which compact luxury SUV is right for you? 07/30/2019 04:48am • WTOP’s John Aaron and Car Guy Mike Parris compared three small SUVs with three hefty price tags: the Volvo XC40, the Acura RDX and the Infiniti QX50. Scroll through the gallery for details, and find out which one is right for you? Movie Review: Tarantino matures in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' 07/30/2019 01:02am • Few filmmakers boast such auteur cred that we rush to the movies whenever their name is on the marquee. So when we see the phrase "The Ninth Film by Quentin Tarantino," we realize we're witnessing the penultimate film by a master who has hinted at retirement after 10 flicks — with not a bad on How to keep kids 'screen smart' in the digital age 07/30/2019 01:00am • How do you know when your child is ready for a cellphone? That’s the $1 million question nearly every parent in the digital age faces at some point. And according to parenting and public health expert Julianna Miner, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Screens, smartphones and social media