Arlington Man With Meat Cleaver Arrested in Maternity Ward
A bizarre incident involving a meat cleaver in a hospital maternity ward landed an Arlington man behind bars. Kareem Jorif, 34, is charged with multiple counts of attempted malicious wounding and...
View ArticleCalif. Lawmakers Move to Curb Celeb "Swatting"
A bill that would increase penalties in "swatting" cases — placing false emergency calls in an effort to prompt a police response, often to a celebrity home — passed a California Senate committee...
View ArticleVa. Gun Control Supporter Pulls Weapon in Self-Defense
Bob Jalali is an unlikely figure to be embraced by gun rights supporters. He says he favors President Obama's proposed gun control measures and although he once sold guns at a Prince William County...
View ArticleMan Killed in Police-Involved Shooting in Va.
The investigation continues into a police shooting Tuesday afternoon that left one man dead in Fairfax County. Police were checking on a report of a suicidal man in a development near the Kingstowne...
View ArticleMan in Critical Condition After NW DC Shooting
A man is in critical condition after a shooting early Wednesday in Northwest D.C. Police said they were called just before 1 a.m. Wednesday to the 4500 block of 9th Street. When they arrived, they...
View ArticleMan Arrested for Threats Near White House
A man was arrested and charged with making felony threats after an investigation into a suspicious vehicle near the White House Wednesday morning. Krzyztof Wasik is being held by police. The scene of...
View ArticleParents Accused of Kidnapping Kids, Fleeing to Cuba, Jailed in Tampa
The Florida couple accused of kidnapping their own children and fleeing to Cuba on a boat were booked into a Tampa jail early Wednesday morning after they were handed over to U.S. authorities. Sharyn...
View ArticleAM Read: Who Paid for McDonnell’s Daughter’s Wedding?
More questions surfaced Tuesday about who actually paid for Gov. Bob McDonnell’s daughter’s wedding in 2011 after the Washington Post obtained documents showing that the governor signed the catering...
View ArticleSherwood's Notebook: Race and the D.C. Council
Radio host Kojo Nnamdi has a knack for asking a complicated question in simple language. “What do you see as the disadvantage of having a council that is not African-American?” he asked Monday during a...
View ArticleMcDonnell Embarks on Trade Mission
Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell has embarked on a 16-day trade mission to Asia. He will lead a Virginia delegation that will travel to China and Japan to promote jobs and economic development in the state,...
View ArticleTemps Could Soar to Record Today
The up-and down weather -- which has already delivered snow during Spring Break -- will throw us another curveball Wednesday, when the Washington area could see record high temperatures. The...
View ArticleArlington Residents Warned to Avoid Waterways
Some Arlington residents are being warned to stay away from local waterways after authorities discovered a 12-inch sewage pipe was leaking. Residents living near the Dominion Plaza apartments and...
View ArticleMetro: Expect Big Crowds Wed. Afternoon
Metro is warning riders to expect big crowds on the trains Wednesday, when several major events coincide with the regular afternoon rush hour. The day's big events include an immigration rally at the...
View ArticleTemps Could Soar to Record Today
The up-and down weather -- which has already delivered snow during Spring Break -- will throw us another curveball Wednesday, when the Washington area could see record high temperatures. The...
View ArticleFirst Lady Returns to Chicago To Discuss Youth Violence
First Lady Michelle Obama returns to Chicago Wednesday to address youth violence in Chicago by talking to business leaders and hearing first-hand accounts from kids. It's a familiar topic in a city...
View ArticleStranded Sea Lion Pup Waddles Back to Sea
A woman spotted the stranded sea lion pup in a parking lot in Ocean Beach, Calif.
View ArticleAbove-Average 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted
The forecast team from Colorado State University is predicting an above-average 2013 Atlantic hurricane season with 18 named storms and nine hurricanes. Of those nine hurricanes, four are expected to...
View ArticleOfficer's Accused Shooter to Appear in Court
The man accused of shooting an Alexandria police officer will be in court Wednesday. Kashif Bashir, 27, will appear for a preliminary hearing. He is accused of shooting Officer Peter Laboy Feb. 27...
View ArticleMan Arrested for Threats Near White House
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with making felony threats after an investigation into a suspicious vehicle near the White House Wednesday morning. Krzyztof Wasik, 44, is being held by...
View ArticlePrince George's County Shelter Facing Financial Trouble
The Family Crisis Center is Prince George's County's only shelter for victims of domestic abuse. News4 Prince George's County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins spoke to a client who's concerned about reports...
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