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'Beast' child performance lifts 'Wild' to greatness 07/26/2012 01:50pm • Jason Fraley, WTOP film critic WASHINGTON - Did you wait to see "The Artist" or "Slumdog Millionaire" after they won Best Picture? The next indie tidal wave is coming -- and here's your chance to get in on the ground floor. There's a little film just starting to trickle into theaters that you Korean 'sexercise' horse simulator could be dangerous 07/26/2012 12:12pm • Paul D. Shinkman, wtop.com WASHINGTON - With this exercise device, you'll thrust your pelvis into a lean, fat-free and sexually healthy body. Without it, you'll fall down in the middle of your living room, bringing shame and corpulence upon yourself and subsequent generations. Or so the crea The Atlas 07/26/2012 07:17am • Dr. Oz describes how the Atlas and Axis bones support the weight of your head. Blog: Feeling the glow 07/22/2012 08:42am • Editor's Note: To mark a milestone birthday, WTOP's Paula Wolfson has signed up to run the Marine Corps Marathon. She will be sharing her journey along the way in a series of blog posts. Paula Wolfson, wtop.com WASHINGTON - There's an old saying: "ladies don't sweat... they glow." Well, lately I NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Heat Advisory 07/18/2012 01:18pm • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Arlington and the surrounding region through 9:00 tonight. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening may produce damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash floo Tree crushes driver on Georgetown Pike (VIDEO) 07/17/2012 11:25pm • GREAT FALLS, Va. - After a man was killed in a tragic tree-falling incident on Tuesday evening, many are wondering why the rotten tree had not been cut down. Around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Albert Carl Roeth III was killed when his 2008 Mercedes was crushed by a 100-foot tall, 40-ton tree that fell as Study: Unroasted coffee beans significantly help weight loss 07/17/2012 04:03pm • Darci Marchese, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Move over green tea - green coffee is all the rage. But there's one big difference: This one you don't drink. Green coffee is the raw, unroasted bean, so it comes in the form of a supplement. Proponents say the little green beans can reduce appetite and hel Locals in London: Area athletes go for gold 07/16/2012 10:55am • ************ WTOP spotlighted local athletes headed to London for the 2012 Olympic Games. Read their stories below, and be sure to visit the photo gallery to get to know more Olympians from D.C., Maryland and Virginia. ************ WTOP connection to the 1952 games WASHINGTON - WTOP has a conn Pat Tillman's 'Just in Case' letter inspires website 07/11/2012 03:00pm • Amy Hunter, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Marie Tillman was at work when she found out her husband was dead. Several hectic hours followed, and it wasn't until night when she had time to herself, alone in her bedroom. That's when she pulled out a letter he'd written her - a "Just in Case" letter. "In New D.C. United owners to jump-start stadium talks 07/10/2012 02:13pm • Two prominent sports businessmen have bought a controlling interest in D.C. United and expect to reignite talks with the District government about a new soccer stadium project in Southwest D.C., lending new weight to city hopes of keeping the team. Indonesian media mogul Erick Thohir and former spo Eggs are a weight loss super food 07/09/2012 05:38pm • Dr. Drew on WTOP Sip of sugar: Summer's empty calories 06/29/2012 01:28pm • Megan Cloherty, wtop.com WASHINGTON - On hot summer days, the idea of a frosty beverage may sound good, but nutrition experts warn that most cold-blended drinks pack a ton of calories and sugar. Having a sugary drink every once in a while is OK, but it is addictive, says Anura Desai, a health a NWS Issues Heat Advisory, Watch 06/29/2012 08:14am • The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for today. Temperatures are now expected to climb as high as 103 today and 102 tomorrow, according to forecasters. From Arlington Alerts: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory, effective from 11AM to 9PM on Friday (today). T Lochte, Phelps set for memorable 200 free final 06/27/2012 01:37pm • By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. - Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps went stroke for stroke into the wall in the 200-meter freestyle. Lochte's hand got there first, with Phelps touching second. Imagine what Wednesday night's final will be like. The world's top two swimmers met up i Best diet: One based on healthy carbs 06/27/2012 11:04am • WASHINGTON - Not all calories are equal. A new study suggests that a diet based on healthy carbohydrates provides the best chance of dropping pounds without side effects. Researchers compared three different diets: healthy carbs, low carbs and low fat. The study, which appears in The Journal o