Contagious Disease Spreading Among Philly Children
With Philadelphia in the midst of another heat wave, many children seek relief in fountains, pools and spray parks. But local doctors are warning that the water is helping to spread a highly contagious...
View Article$2K Reward Offered After Dog Dies From Poisonous Meatball
Oskar, a 7-year-old dachshund who ate poisoned meatballs that were left strewn about a San Francisco neighborhood earlier this month, has died. His owner, Dorothy Schechte, said Oskar had a seizure...
View ArticleDebris Flattens Tires on 8 Vehicles on Outer Loop of I-495
Maryland State Police say the tires of eight vehicles were flattened by unidentified debris on the Outer Loop of I-495 Tuesday morning. The debris was in the outbound and inbound lanes of the Beltway...
View ArticleNew Tools to Find Relief From Summer Heat
Temperatures soared into the mid-90s Monday, leading the District to call a heat emergency. But this sweltering summer locals have innovative new tools to keep themselves – and their neighbors and...
View ArticleEvacuations Ordered in Riverside County Wildfire
Mandatory evacuations were prompted by a growing wildfire in dry mountain terrain south of Idyllwild, Calif., that also shut down two highways on Monday afternoon. The blaze in southern California's...
View ArticleThree Men Shot in Southeast D.C.
Three men are recovering at an area hospital after they were shot in southeast Washington early Tuesday morning. Police were called to the 2400 block of Elvans Road SE just after 12:30 a.m. for reports...
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Student Candidate Jailed for Stealing Votes
A San Diego student who was found guilty of stealing identities and passwords of fellow students to rig campus elections and win the presidency was sentenced to one year in prison on Monday. Matthew...
View ArticleThies: D.C. Government Doesn't Pay a "Living Wage"
“People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.” Someone needs to carve those words onto a wall in the D.C. Council legislative chamber. Last week, the Council approved a measure that would...
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So. Prince George's Faces Up to Five Days Without Water
Residents of south Prince George's County are facing the daunting task of stockpiling gallons of water before 9 p.m. Tuesday as they face what could be five days without water service. The Washington...
View ArticleSwim Teacher Accused of Inappropriately Touching Girl
A Fairfax swim instructor has been charged with aggravated sexual battery following allegations he inappropriately touched a 7-year-old girl. Police say they received a complaint from the girl's mother...
View ArticleDavid Beckham Could Bring MLS Back to Florida
It has been over a decade since the Miami Fusion disbanded and South Florida was left without a Major League Soccer franchise, but that could change soon thanks to international soccer legend David...
View ArticleChris Cooley Joining Redskins Radio
Longtime Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley will work on the team's radio broadcasts. The Redskins Radio Network announced Tuesday that Cooley will provide analysis starting with the first...
View ArticleTwo Arrested for Allegedly Listing Stolen Car on Craiglist
Two people accused of listing a stolen car on Craigslist and then leading police on a chase through two Virginia counties are in custody, authorities said Monday. Another suspect is still on the loose....
View ArticleMan Robs Same CVS Pharmacy Twice
Police need the public's help in identifying a man wanted for robbing a Manassas, Va. CVS Pharmacy twice in less than three months. According to police, crews responded to the CVS in the 9200 block of...
View ArticleMissing Elderly Man Located
A 69-year-old man who police say may have trouble communicating last seen in Northwest D.C. has been located. According to police, James Ross was last seen at approximately 11 a.m. at the intersection...
View ArticleAspirin May Prevent Colon Cancer in Women
Aspirin's long list of benefits now include cancer prevention. Researchers found that women who took low dose aspirin every other day for 18 years ended up with about a 20 percent lower risk of colon...
View ArticleWaiting For the Royal Baby
All eyes are on London as Duke of Cambridge Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton are expecting their first child to be born any day now. Click through to see how London is preparing...
View ArticlePolice Investigate Early Morning Mount Vernon Carjacking
Police say a man was carjacked while waiting outside of his car for an individual to join him during the early morning hours Tuesday. According to Fairfax County Police, crews were dispatched to the...
View ArticleResort, Thousands of Homes Coming to Prince William Co.
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors Tuesday anonymously approved a major development project. The Potomac Shores Development promises to bring about 4,000 new homes, a 450-slip marina and a...
View ArticleSecond Suspect Arrested in Capitol Street SE Shooting
A 23-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of Quentin Lavar White June 22 on East Capitol Street SE. Police were dispatched to the 3500 block of East Capitol Street SE...
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