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Storms batter DC area amid heat advisory 07/17/2019 11:59pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '8a07b9ce-ed10-4485-b12c-cee4c161088b' }).render("49615365e0e1d00");}); Storms with heavy rain and gusty winds tha How to keep pets safe in extreme heat 07/17/2019 10:34pm • It’s already been a busy summer season for the animal advocates at the Humane Rescue Alliance — and many of the calls are heat-related. Dan D’Eramo, director of field services for HRA, said the number of calls for help rises with the temperature. They’ve seized animals that have been expo WATCH: Hired weed-eating goats 'gnaw-t' bothered by Leesburg heat 07/17/2019 01:07pm • More than four dozen goats hired by Leesburg, Virginia, to clear weeds from a rocky waterway without the use of dangerous herbicides are making quick work of the project — and enjoying afternoon naps. “We have 53 goats here,” said Mary Bowen, owner of Browsing Green Goats, based in Best ways to earn free hotel stays with your credit card 07/17/2019 05:00am • Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, earning free hotel stays is a great way to save money. There are several ways you can use a credit card to get free nights at your favorite hotels. Here's everything you need to know. Try a Co-Branded Hotel Rewards Credit Card (and Get Extra Mother of Charlottesville victim: 'Measure of justice' delayed for parents of Army Lt. stabbed at U.Md. 07/16/2019 08:23am • The mother of Heather Heyer, who was killed in Charlottesville is expressing support for the parents of Lt. Richard Collins III, who was killed at the University of Maryland. (AP photo composite) Minutes after the man who murdered Heather Heyer was sentenced to life in prison for driving his car Today in History: July 16 07/16/2019 12:00am • Today is Tuesday, July 16, the 197th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 blasted off from Cape Kennedy on the first manned mission to the surface of the moon. On this date: In 1790, a site along the Potomac River was designated the permanent seat of the Lane closures, flaggers back out on already-rehabbed portion of Beach Drive 07/15/2019 06:28pm • A three-year project to rehabilitate Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park is on track for on-time completion this fall. So drivers might be surprised to find lane closures on part of the project that was already supposed to be done. Traffic calming measures to get cars to slow down will be happening un African American museum founder discovered dead in car trunk 07/15/2019 02:34pm • BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A 75-year-old Louisiana woman who founded an African American history museum was discovered dead in the trunk of a car, and police said Saturday that investigators were working diligently to find those responsible. Baton Rouge police Sgt. L’Jean McKneely said investig Heat wave to hit DC region 07/15/2019 01:29pm • If you live in the eastern two thirds or so of the US, you're going to be hearing a LOT about the heat index in the coming week. Do you know what "heat index" means? Read about it here: https://t.co/sOSTg1TKYz pic.twitter.com/uRud018qDP — National Weather Service (@NWS) July 14, 2019 If he Amazon spillover in Fairfax (and what to do about Tysons traffic) 07/15/2019 07:36am • In Virginia, Victor Hoskins, the current head of Arlington County economic development, has been hired by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to serve as its new CEO, and he’s already thinking ahead. Hoskins was instrumental in the regional effort to bring Amazon’s HQ2 to Arling Prince William County man charged with impersonating an officer, firefighter 07/15/2019 05:27am • A man who pulled over a driver in Dumfries, Virginia, wearing a bulletproof vest and a gun belt on Thursday was impersonating an officer, according to Prince William County Police. Christopher Santiago, 21, of Triangle, was charged with impersonating an officer and firefighter following the inci Toyota Camry Hybrid offers space and style without sacrificing MPG 07/15/2019 04:18am • The mid-size sedan might not be the big seller it used to be in this crossover craze we are in. Still, Toyota offered a new and improved Camry last year with four-cylinder and V6 power as well as this hybrid that promises to be a big sedan that doesn't use much gas. Usually the second model year Today in History: July 15 07/15/2019 12:10am • Today is Monday, July 15, the 196th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On July 15, 1976, a 36-hour kidnap ordeal began for 26 schoolchildren and their bus driver as they were abducted near Chowchilla, California, by three gunmen and imprisoned in an underground cell. (The captives esca Woman injured after being hit by police car in Reston 07/14/2019 06:25pm • A 42-year-old woman sustained minor injuries after she was struck by a police car in Reston, Virginia, early Sunday morning. The collision happened at around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Reston Parkway and Sunset Hills Road, Fairfax County police said. The unidentified woman stepped into th Remains found in Oregon believed to be actor Charles Levin 07/14/2019 05:38pm • SELMA, Ore. (AP) — Remains found in a remote area of Oregon are believed to be of missing actor Charles Levin, who played numerous roles on television comedies such as “Seinfeld” and “Night Court.” Levin, 70, was reported missing from Grants Pass on July 8 by his son after