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Man charged in Oxon Hill crash that killed 3 kids released on bond 01/29/2019 03:58am • WASHINGTON — A man charged with vehicular manslaughter in an Indian Head Highway crash that claimed the lives of three children in December was released on bail Monday. Authorities say 27-year-old Thomas Hawks, of White Plains, Maryland was driving under the influence in Oxon Hill heading home Car Review: Want a large sedan at a great price? Outgoing 2018 Maxima fits the bill 01/27/2019 06:04pm • WASHINGTON — Sedans are useful cars but have fallen out of favor with buyers. If you fancy a car, now is a very good time to buy. The Nissan Maxima, a larger sedan, is a nice mix of sport and luxury at a decent price. But now that price might be even sweeter if you buy a 2018 model. Why the DC police identify 4 victims of 2 shootings, seek suspects 01/27/2019 05:40pm • WASHINGTON — Three men, including two sitting in a parked car, were shot to death in a quiet, residential neighborhood in Southeast D.C. and police are now seeking two suspects. The shooting happened in the 1500 block of Fort Davis Place by Fort Davis Recreation Center. Police were called to th Route 1 reopens after fatal crash in College Park 01/26/2019 11:12am • WASHINGTON — A woman is dead after her car crossed over a median and crashed into a pickup truck in College Park, Maryland. It happened around 6:45 this morning on Route 1 just inside the Beltway. Prince George's County Police said the woman was driving southbound on Route 1 when she struck Md. man sentenced in killing of beloved cyclist near National Mall 01/25/2019 05:10pm • Editor's note: Use of obscenity in this story.  WASHINGTON — A Maryland man has now been sentenced after he ran a red light, striking and killing a cyclist last year near the National Mall because he was running late to work. A judge decided the father of two will spend 18 months in prison. Charles Co. school resource officer found dead in car on Md. 210 01/25/2019 11:28am • WASHINGTON — Prince George's County police are investigating two separate incidents on Indian Head Highway Friday morning — one of which left a Charles County school resource officer dead in his personal vehicle. Prince George's County police responded to Route 210 in Acoceek around 12 a.m. a Hands off: Distracted driving risk changing 01/25/2019 08:31am • WASHINGTON — A new study on distracted driving concludes the source of distraction has morphed dramatically in recent years. "We've seen a big increase in the percentage of drivers manipulating cellphones behind the wheel," said Russ Rader, of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, "to tex Regionwide bus route overhaul to start next year 01/25/2019 04:16am • WASHINGTON — D.C.-area buses are going 9 percent more slowly and are carrying fewer riders than just a few years ago. Now, the outlines of a major overhaul are expected by April. The plan would have major impacts on people who have built their lives around existing bus routes, and would aim to Nix the baby talk: Study shows ‘parentese’ boosts infant language development 01/25/2019 12:18am • WASHINGTON — The next time you interact with a baby, pay close attention to your speech. Research shows a little exaggeration and a bit of repetition can have a big impact on language development. A recent study published in the journal Developmental Science found that babies of parents who Veteran who lost leg in Afghanistan helps Colin Powell change a tire 01/24/2019 11:58pm • WASHINGTON — A veteran who lost his leg in Afghanistan offered road-side assistance to one of the military's highest ranking officers. Colin Powell was on Interstate 495 on his way to Walter Reed National Medical Center when his left front tire blew out Wednesday. As he jacked the car up and Data Doctors: Scanners for when the dreaded 'Check Engine' light is on 01/24/2019 08:25pm • Q: I’m shopping for an OBD-II port scanner for my car, but there are just too many options and prices. Any suggestions? A: Any vehicle built in or after 1996 has a small port, usually under the steering wheel, for diagnosing issues with the vehicle. The OBD-II (onboard diagnostics) port is not When Should You Have Multiple Credit Cards? 01/24/2019 07:00pm • When used responsibly, credit cards can help you manage expenses, establish a positive credit history, and take advantage of rewards and other benefits along the way. With so many different types of credit cards and card features available, it may make sense to carry more than one to maximize their As reliably as the seasons, door-to-door scams keep returning 01/24/2019 11:36am • (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: 'd40e4145-753f-4f76-a859-1742d0570fc4' }).render("23061536a7201cbc");}); WASHINGTON — It was only about a minu 30 Cheap Beach Vacations for Travelers on a Budget 01/23/2019 07:00pm • Plan an affordable getaway to one of these stunning stretches of sand.Roughly half of the world's best places to visit are beach destinations -- and for good reason. Nearly twice as many people prefer relaxing vacations to active ones, according to travelers in 17 countries surveyed by GfK, a market Police ID man killed in 2-car Montgomery Co. crash 01/23/2019 04:31pm • WASHINGTON — Police have released the name of the man who died in a two-car crash Tuesday morning in Damascus, Maryland. Montgomery County police said 32-year-old Wesley Delimon Tibbs III, of Mount Airy, Maryland, was driving a white 1997 Toyota Corolla northbound on Ridge Road when his car col