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Report: Pilot reported 'pretty significant problem' before fatal crash on Maryland's Eastern Shore 08/02/2024 04:35pm • The pilot of a small plane reported a "pretty significant engine problem" before a crash on Maryland's Eastern Shore earlier this month took his life. Robert Eugene Merlini, 56, of Annapolis, was the only one on board the twin-engine Cessna 402, when it crashed into the water in Easton on July 16 Not all Olympic gold medals are worth the same price 07/31/2024 09:00pm • You can only get them every four years, but an Olympic medal can be worth millions to those who win one. But as rare as they are, some medals have the potential to not be worth much at all. The reality is there are tons of sports and not every one will get a lot of attention, which means the valu Loudoun Co. student launches nonprofit to support women experiencing mental health challenges 07/31/2024 11:55am • Ria Badhwar was 5 years old when her parents got divorced, and in the years that followed, she watched as her mother dealt with severe depression and anxiety. For a long time, Badhwar said her mom was unhappy with the way her life had turned out. She lost her sense of purpose. In late 2022, he Russia, China and Cuba unite to taunt, test and spy on the US military 07/30/2024 07:37pm • Days after Russian and Chinese bombers teamed up for an unprecedented joint patrol near Alaskan airspace, a flotilla of Russian warships arrived in Cuba, for the second time in two months. The intended shows of force, according to a United States intelligence expert, are part of an effort by the Car Review: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a stylish sedan with an eye-catching exterior and upscale interior 07/29/2024 05:53am • There are not many straight and upright body panels and it looks like the Ioniq 6 has been shaped by the wind, with big curves and hatchback styling. (WTOP/Mike Parris) The Ioniq 6 has a special look that has big doses of future, with a modern aerodynamic-shaped body that really stands out. Its long Prince George's Co. community gathers to remember victims of crash deaths, push for change 07/28/2024 10:45am • Members of the Fort Washington, Maryland, community came together Saturday to remember those who died in crashes on Maryland Route 210 in Prince George's County. Residents gathered with elected leaders, state officials and advocates of highway safety to express support for stepped up enforcemen Nationals roar ahead with 7-run inning, hand Cardinals 3rd straight loss 14-3 07/28/2024 01:50am • ST. LOUIS (AP) — Keibert Ruiz hit a three-run home run to cap Washington’s seven-run outburst in the sixth inning, and the Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 14-3 on Saturday night. After failing to score with the bases loaded in each of the prior two innings, the Nationals finally broke From supercars to daily drivers, why hybrids have become so popular 07/27/2024 11:02am • (NEW YORK) -- They've got sleek styling, impressive fuel economy and added power. Hybrids are the hottest vehicles right now and some Americans are struggling to find one. Jeff Buchanan, vice president of vehicle marketing and communications at Toyota, said there's still a wait list for the newes Car Review: Lexus offers a dedicated kid-hauler in the new TX 07/26/2024 04:47am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}.in-article-vertical-video connatix_video_caption {width: 300px !important;}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 1 Fairfax Co. police propose moving forward with more speed cameras in school zones 07/24/2024 05:59am • Fairfax County police are recommending that the county move forward with plans to add more speed cameras to school zones across the Northern Virginia suburb, citing data that shows a drop in average speeds in most areas where cameras were added during a pilot program. As part of a Board of Superv Car Review: Toyota Corolla aims to stay relevant in crossover-crazed market 07/22/2024 10:21am • Toyota has been building the compact Corolla for half a century, and over that time it has become one of the go-to compact sedans on the market. While crossovers and SUVs continue to grow in popularity, the Corolla has learned a few tricks to stand out in the crowd. The Corolla has adapted to the ch Some of the world's cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans, are in Va. 07/21/2024 09:07am • BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Wide-eyed piglets rushing to check out the visitors to their unusual barn just might represent the future of organ transplantation – and there’s no rolling around in the mud here. The first gene-edited pig organs ever transplanted into people came from animals born on DC man convicted of Maryland woman's 1979 killing in cold case cracked by DNA 07/19/2024 03:59pm • A D.C. man has been convicted of first-degree murder and rape in the killing of a Maryland woman that had gone unsolved for more than 40 years before advancements in DNA helped crack the case. Following a nine-day trial in Charles County, Maryland, the jury deliberated for about two hours before Montgomery Co. police expand drone program to Bethesda, where crime is down 07/18/2024 06:00pm • The Montgomery County Police Department is expanding the use of "drones as first responders" to Bethesda, Maryland, at a time when crime there is down. During a town hall meeting at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Montgomery County police 2nd District Cmdr. Amy Daum told the audience, "There's 'This is a really good day for commuters': $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va. 07/16/2024 08:45am • Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK'd $40 million