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'This is crazy': Visitors react after flooding causes popular Maryland nature trails to close 05/08/2022 09:47pm • Some popular nature trails are closed to visitors until further notice after storms caused some major flooding over the weekend. The Great Falls Overlook, the Olmsted Island Boardwalk and Section A of the Billy Goat Trail were closed by the National Park Service because of the rising levels of th Construction barges break loose, float down Potomac River near Harpers Ferry 05/08/2022 07:16pm • Two construction barges carrying a Caterpillar excavator and other equipment broke loose and floated down the Potomac River on Sunday afternoon, heading toward Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office in Virginia said one of the barges got stuck just before Harpers Ferry, COLUMN: Veteran Capitals in control against upstart Panthers 05/08/2022 07:29am • Few could have predicted this a week ago. The Capitals, having already turned to both of their goalies and having been without Tom Wilson for all but three shifts early in their first-round series, lead the Florida Panthers two games to one. The same Capitals who spent the final 62 days of the re Catholic University responds to lawsuit seeking ownership of 'Wizard of Oz' dress 05/07/2022 01:12pm • A blue and white checked gingham dress, worn by Judy Garland in the "Wizard of Oz," hangs on display, Monday, April 25, 2022, at Bonhams in New York. One of the most iconic outfits in American movie history is heading for auction, discovered in a box after decades of being thought lost. The dress w Rain moves across DC region for a damp Mother's Day weekend 05/06/2022 11:55pm • Don't ask mom for a rain check — make Mother's Day plans indoors as the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for parts of the D.C. area. Here's what you need to know about the weekend's rainy weather. Key points: The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch through Saturd Data Doctors: Tips for cleaning (speeding) up Chrome 05/06/2022 05:52pm • Q: I love Google Chrome, but it seems like it’s bogging down a lot lately. Any suggestions? A: No matter which browser you’re using, over time things can bog down especially if you like to have lots of websites open at the same time. Tabbed browsing There was a time when you could only have From WTOP's Election Desk: Primary voting begins in Va. 05/06/2022 07:34am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through November as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. You can get this information in your inbox by signing up for the email newslett How family ties, work in Montgomery Co. shape goals for Frederick County's new superintendent 05/06/2022 07:07am • After a 15-year-old student was shot and injured in a bathroom at Magruder High School in Montgomery County, Maryland, Cheryl Dyson reached out to the school's principal. Dyson, the associate superintendent for Maryland's largest school system, was still on leave after her mom's death at the time Weekend Road and Rail: Greenway closes, Beltway and I-66 stops 05/06/2022 05:30am • Lots of rain is in the forecast this weekend, but if possible, there are planned stops on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 66 as the Transformation Project continues. Corridor work in the District, paving, Purple Line work and updates on Maryland's Route 32 continue. Metro maintenance will require 2022 Kentucky Derby odds and predictions: Who could win it all? 05/05/2022 11:49am • Horse racing’s Triple Crown season gets underway Saturday at Churchill Downs with the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby. The expectation is that there will be no limits on crowd size, unlike the last two years. But even with more than 100,000 people expected, one mainstay won’t be there: Bob B Intuit to pay $141M settlement over 'free' TurboTax ads 05/04/2022 07:00pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $141 million to customers across the United States who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services, New York's attorney general announced Wednesday. Under the terms of a settlement signed by the att Fairfax Co. chief on police reform and the crime that ‘scares me the most’ 05/04/2022 04:45pm • When Kevin Davis was a rookie cop 30 years ago, every work day began the same way. “My sergeant would end roll call by telling us not to let any other police officer beat us to a call for service in our patrol beat," he told WTOP. More Fairfax County News More Local News Capitals rally to take Game 1 with third-period comeback to beat Panthers 4-2 05/03/2022 10:15pm • Capitals rally to take Game 1 and beat Panthers 4-2 originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonSUNRISE, Fla. — The Capitals began Game 1 without, seemingly, many advantages over the Presidents' Trophy-winning Florida Panthers.But with a mix of strong offensive play, good defense and timely sa How to regain strength after COVID-19 05/03/2022 08:00am • Recovery from COVID-19 can continue for many weeks or even months after the infection passes. Whether you're obviously deconditioned after a lengthy hospitalization or coping with more subtle effects of a seemingly 'mild' case, it can be challenging. Restoring muscle mass and strength, physical e Capitals media roundtable discusses series vs. Panthers in Stanley Cup playoffs 05/03/2022 12:07am • In looking ahead to the Washington Capitals' first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series against the Florida Panthers, we recently held a media roundtable with several beat reporters who have covered the Capitals all season. More Washington Capitals News  More Local Sports News