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DC man gets 30 years for sexual assault in Southwest 08/11/2017 09:48pm • WASHINGTON — A D.C. man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in Southwest Washington. Kevin Thompson, 28, attacked a woman who was walking on First Street Southwest on Aug. 22 last year, prosecutors said. At around 11 p.m., the woman said, she was on her w Review: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson shine as 'Glass Castle' script cracks 08/11/2017 01:21am • WASHINGTON — True-life stories of dysfunction are hard to pull off, as filmmakers try to do the source justice without coming across as indulgent, all while convincing the masses to care. This weekend, Jeannette Walls' admirably honest 2005 memoir "The Glass Castle" becomes a star-studded f 3 Ways a Dream Board Helps Boost Your Career 08/09/2017 08:00pm • We all have career goals that we intend on reaching. But sometimes we fall off the horse, either because we lose enthusiasm, we get distracted or other circumstances derail us altogether. Others aren't able to set meaningful career goals because they haven't identified what gives them a sense of fu Driving during the eclipse? Feds warn it could be dangerous 08/09/2017 05:15am • WASHINGTON — It's not going to turn pitch black in the D.C. area during this month's solar eclipse, but enough people are expected to try to watch what's going on that the feds are concerned about drivers. "Most people don't think of the Federal Highway Administration when they think of eclipse Speed cameras go live along Beltway work zone over Suitland Road 08/07/2017 04:28pm • WASHINGTON — Two new speed cameras on the Capital Beltway in Maryland began issuing $40 tickets on Monday in an effort to improve safety in work zones. The cameras were installed along Interstate 495 near the bridge work over Suitland Road in Prince George's County. Tickets will be issued to dr Understand SAT Grid-In Questions 08/06/2017 08:00pm • Student-produced response questions, also known as grid-in questions, are one feature of the SAT's math portion. Unlike other questions on the SAT, grid-in questions are not multiple choice. Rather, you must independently determine the correct answer and enter it in the space provided. Grid-in ques Annapolis tries to keep national politics out of its police department 08/06/2017 03:00pm • WASHINGTON — Several police chiefs around the country were quick to rebuke President Trump for suggesting it would be OK for officers to rough up someone who has just been arrested. Most of those statements were also published on departmental social media accounts, including in Annapolis, where Po 5 Reasons to Start House Hunting in Late Summer 08/03/2017 08:00pm • There's no doubt the hottest homebuying season is spring -- the weather's warming up, people are finished with holiday obligations and they're motivated to move in the summer. Of course, being a part of the spring homebuyer bandwagon means you're competing with multitudes of people who are ready and Is Your Chronic Procrastination Actually a Matter of Mental Health? 08/02/2017 08:00pm • Perhaps you're checking Facebook -- you know, just one more time before you get started with your work. Then it's email. Then it's some other obscure to-do that suddenly seems pressing (and isn't); or perhaps you're not doing anything at all. And you know you should get going on that project with a When and Why You Should Ignore Your Child 08/02/2017 08:00pm • Parents, technology, YouTube and social media have conspired to create attention-seeking monsters. Those monsters are our children, and they will do just about anything to get someone to take notice. Even when there are negative consequences or they get yelled at, the prize of attention continues t What Role Do Hormones Play in Women With ADHD? 08/01/2017 08:00pm • Have you ever felt as though your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms have completely disappeared? If you've been or are currently pregnant, there's a chance you're nodding your head in agreement, says Carlene Bauwens, a certified ADHD life coach in Naperville, Illinois, who works wit 6 Strategies to Stop Overeating, Backed by Science 07/30/2017 08:00pm • In the short term, going crazy at the buffet or office party can make you feel uncomfortably full. But if you're constantly going back for seconds -- or even thirds -- you can pack on some serious pounds over time, not to mention a slew of health risks, including high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes Can Sports Help Kids Manage Their ADHD Symptoms? 07/30/2017 08:00pm • It's no secret that physical activity offers several benefits, including weight loss, maintaining good heart health and improving blood pressure. Additionally, it's advantageous for the child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: According to the Mayo Clinic, "regular exercise may have a p White House drama leaves national security in a perilous spot, officials fear 07/28/2017 08:41pm • WASHINGTON — Current and former U.S. national security officials believe that the U.S. government is in crisis — and that the current status could lead to serious national security consequences. No current officials would speak on the record with WTOP, but several expressed disappointment tha Cousins bet on system, feels good heading into camp 07/27/2017 03:54pm • Follow all of the action from Redskins Training Camp in WTOP’s Live Blog.  RICHMOND, Va. -- Just as they were a year ago, all eyes were on Kirk Cousins on the first day of Redskins Training Camp. Cousins enters camp ready to play on another one-year deal after failing to reach a long-term co