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The making of Marion Barry, Part 3: 'There was no way we could win' 11/07/2018 04:30am • This is the final part of WTOP’s three-part series “The making of Marion Barry,” marking the 40th anniversary of the first election of the man referred to as D.C.’s “Mayor for Life.” WASHINGTON -- When Marion Barry began to run for mayor of D.C. in 1978, he could point to his record o 17 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, where does US security stand? 09/12/2018 06:07pm • WASHINGTON — Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Fred Burton, vice president of intelligence at Stratfor, said what happened that day created a transformational change that will benefit the nation for many years to come. Record year for Flags Across Rosslyn marks 17th anniversary of 9/11 09/12/2018 08:29am • WASHINGTON — Rosslyn landlords are marking the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with record participation in this year's Flags Across Rosslyn, hanging large American flags from the tops of their buildings in a show of patriotism and remembrance. This year, 29 buildings are taking Where to Score Free Ice Cream 09/11/2018 08:00pm • As summer winds down, but the days remain scorching, overheated consumers may be thirsting for a late-season ice cream cone or another sweet treat. Head to these ice cream parlors and national chains, where you can find discounted ice cream to close out your summer or celebrate National Chocolate Mi WATCH: On 9/11 anniversary, DC firefighter remembers Pentagon response 09/11/2018 06:54pm • (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: 'f5b8201b-19f7-4c55-8801-9884a1814a20' }).render("13761536c71aa362");});   WASHINGTON — On the 17th anni PHOTOS: US remembers Sept. 11 09/11/2018 11:14am • WASHINGTON — Americans commemorated the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks with somber tributes Tuesday. Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks on 9/11, when international terrorism hit home in a way it previously hadn’t for many Americans. Sept. 11 still shapes American policy, WATCH: President Trump speaks at Sept. 11 ceremony in Pennsylvania 09/11/2018 08:10am • WASHINGTON – A ceremony is being held in Shanksville, Pennsylvania Tuesday morning to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Flight 93 was hijacked on that day in 2001, and the newly-dedicated Tower of Voices now stands in the field where the aircraft crashed. All 40 passe WATCH: Sept. 11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon 09/11/2018 07:35am • WASHINGTON – The 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attack on the Pentagon is being marked with a ceremony Tuesday morning. Vice President Mike Pence is attending. The observance ceremony to honor the memory of the 184 killed at the Pentagon starts at 8:45 a.m. Watch a livestream from the Pent WATCH: Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony 09/11/2018 05:00am • WASHINGTON – A ceremony planned for Tuesday in New York City will mark the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Hundreds are expected to gather for the Sept. 11 commemoration ceremony, which started at 8:40 a.m. Watch a livestream of events on this page. Slice of utopia: Va. food festival channels Woodstock 08/15/2018 12:23am • WASHINGTON — There’s one thing Patrick O’Connell remembers from attending the legendary 1969 music festival, Woodstock — and that is food. “Huge woks were stir-frying brown rice and veggies over giant trash cans and various communes were just passing out bowls of food, and I thought th July Entertainment Guide 2018 06/28/2018 12:19am • July Entertainment Guide July 1: Reba McEntire at Wolf Trap July 1: Hal Ketchum at The Birchmere July 1-7: "Other Life Forms" at Keegan Theatre July 1-7: "Legend of Georgia McBride" at Round House Theatre  July 1-8: Smithsonian Folklife Festival July 1-8: "Camelot" at Shakespe Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Soars on iPhone X Launch Day 11/02/2017 08:00pm • After months of anticipation, hype and skepticism, the Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPhone X is officially here. Customers who preordered the iPhone X will begin receiving their devices on Friday, and Apple investors are optimistic that the iPhone X will propel Apple stock to the next level. Apple devi 'Best Day Ever': Baseball's best moments at RFK from the Senators to the Nats 10/15/2017 11:59pm • Editor’s Note: Another chapter ends this weekend for D.C.’s historic RFK Stadium, with the final DC United game on Oct. 22. While it will no longer be the home of DC United, the stadium will continue to be used for events. WTOP takes a look back at the amazing memories made there over the past 5 Indigenous Peoples Day? Italians say stick with Columbus 10/08/2017 02:58pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Is it time to say arrivederci to Christopher Columbus? A movement to abolish Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous Peoples Day has gained momentum in some parts of the U.S., with Los Angeles in August becoming the biggest city yet to decide to stop honoring the Italian exp Far out: Time to say goodbye to Cassini spacecraft; Voyagers move onward 09/14/2017 06:20pm • WASHINGTON -- The Cassini spacecraft's impending end has much of the global astronomical community profoundly moved on Thursday. Tweets fill the timeline about the intrepid explorer that has been in space almost 20 years and in orbit around Saturn and its moons for 13 years. I'm quite sure there