Conn. Town to Place Armed Guards in Schools
The school board in Enfield, Conn. voted Tuesday night, 5-4, in favor of placing an armed guard in every school. Many board members said that it wasn't worth taking a risk after the school shooting...
View ArticleAM Read: Strict Voter ID Measure Signed Into Law in Va.
Gov. Bob McDonnell signed into law Tuesday a restrictive voter ID law that would require all Virginians to bring a photo ID to the polls in order to cast a ballot. The Justice Department still has to...
View ArticleWoman Gets 54 Months in Sex Assault of Girl on Metrobus
A D.C. woman was sentenced to 54 months in connection with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on a Metrobus, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Pamela Taylor, 24, pleaded guilty in January...
View Article"White Student Union" Leader's Patrols Spark Racism Charges
A plan to have unarmed students patrolling the campus of Towson University in Maryland on foot has sparked accusations of racism. The planned patrols are the brainchild of senior Mathew Heimbach, who...
View ArticleMd. Man Killed in Beltway Hit-and-Run
A Maryland man was struck and killed while walking on the Beltway Thursday morning, and the driver fled the scene. Police have identified the victim as Douglas Edward Diggs, 53, of Capitol Heights. For...
View ArticlePrince George's Council Sees Schools Takeover Plan
Prince George's County Council members got their first public look at a bill to change control of the schools, and they are upset. The updated plan still would give County Executive Rushern Baker a lot...
View ArticleTysons Corner ATM Robbery Caught on Video
Fairfax County Police released frightening video Tuesday showing a woman being held up at an ATM by a man with a shotgun. It happened at 8:45 p.m. Sunday in the 8300 block of Greensboro Drive near...
View ArticleLate Turnover Costs Capitals in 3-2 Loss
Already tired after completing an 80-second shift about three minutes earlier, Brooks Laich had been on the ice for 42 seconds when he decided to send a pass to a waiting Mike Green. Matt Moulson was...
View ArticleMan Arrested in Attempted Theft From Girl Scouts
A man was arrested after allegedly trying to steal money from a Girl Scout troop selling cookies outside a Charles County store. James Ernest Wright, 48, of no fixed address, has been charged with...
View ArticleCoyotes in Arlington County?
A civic association in northern Virginia issued a warning about a predator stalking the neighborhood, but this one has four legs. Residents are pretty sure they've seen a coyote running around very...
View ArticleSupporting Gay Marriage with Beer Cans, Cake and Grumpy Cat
The Human Rights Campaign's logo supporting same-sex marriage, a pink equal sign inside a red square, went viral on Tuesday and turned into a meme by Wednesday morning. HRC originally posted the...
View ArticleSherwood's Notebook: Bowser Looks to Escape Fenty's Shadow
Even the most loyal members of former Mayor Adrian Fenty's administration -- to this day -- privately fault their boss for his re-election loss in 2010 to Vincent Gray. They don't blame the illegal,...
View ArticleLockdown Lifted at DuVal High School
Classes at DuVal High School in Lanham, Md., resumed for the day shortly after a lockdown was lifted after about 90 minutes Wednesday. Prince George's County Schools tweeted at 12:20 p.m. that the...
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The Future of Car Gadgets: What Comes After the Vacuum
On Tuesday night, Honda revealed that its new Odyssey would feature a vacuum cleaner built into the vehicle. No longer will you have to struggle with dust busters, cigarette lighter adapters, extension...
View ArticleVa. Teen Charged in Crash That Injured Three Children
A 15-year-old girl from Ashburn, Va., has been charged as a juvenile for reckless driving after injuring three children in a car crash March 14. The teen, who had her learner's permit, was receiving a...
View ArticleNYC Restaurant Lures Customers With Kangaroo Meat
A New York City restaurant that serves burgers, sliders and steaks made with kangaroo meat says the marsupial meat is a hit with customers, DNAinfo.com reports. The Thirsty Koala co-owner and chef...
View ArticleHigher Speed Limit on ICC Begins Friday and Saturday
The Maryland Transportation Authority will gradually increase the speed limit on the Intercounty Connector Friday and Saturday as long as the weather cooperates with the work. Speed limit signs on...
View ArticleFlight Diverted to Dulles After Pressurization Problems
An American Airlines flight was diverted to at Dulles International Airport Wednesday afternoon after having pressurization problems. American Airlines Flight 1491, an MD-80, departed from Reagan...
View ArticleDeer Reduction Measure Begins in Rock Creek Park
The Rock Creek Park White-tailed Deer Management Plan to reduce the number of deer in Rock Creek Park begins Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will employ highly trained sharpshooters to...
View ArticleMetro Extends Rail Service for NCAA Tournament
Metro will provide an additional hour of service from Gallery Place and Judiciary Square stations Thursday due to the NCAA 2013 East Regional games at the Verizon Center. Attendees must enter the...
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