Obama's Lookalike a Hit on the Mall
A familiar-looking man was turning heads at the inauguration, posing for pictures and signing autographs. But he has a confession to make: His name isn't exactly Barack Obama. It's Louis Ortiz. Ortiz...
View ArticleZoo's Orangutans Playing With iPads
Say you've got a bunch of orangutans just hanging around, looking for a new hobby. Yes, there's an app for that. The six orangutans at the Smithsonian's National Zoo have iPads among their newest toys,...
View ArticleVictim Of Fatal I-270 Crash Identified
A Maryland woman was killed in a fatal one-car accident early Tuesday morning that snarled traffic on I-270. Maria Durdandal, 50, of Frederick was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said that...
View ArticleReports: Beyoncé Lip-Synced Star-Spangled Banner
Superstar Beyoncé Knowles brought the house down when she performed the "Star-Spangled Banner" Monday at the inauguration of President Barack Obama. But today the Marine Corps Band confirmed to News4...
View Article'This Is Gonna Be a Sprint to the Playoffs'
Ted Leonsis talks with Dan Hellie as the Capitals prepare their return to the ice.
View ArticleKerry Washington Visits DC
Actress Kerry Washington spent the day with kids at a school in southeast Washington. Tony Tull reports.Photo Credit: ABC
View Article3 People Shot in Dispute at Houston-Area College
Three people were shot in a dispute on a Houston-area college campus Tuesday that sent students running for cover and forced a school-wide lock down. Two individuals—one carrying a student ID—were...
View ArticlePresident, First Lady Surprise White House Visitors
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama surprised visitors to the White House Tuesday afternoon by welcoming them personally a day after the president's inauguration. President Obama's refrain...
View ArticleNational Mall Cleaned Up for March for Life
As the National Mall is cleaned up following Monday’s presidential inauguration, tens of thousands of pro-life demonstrators are heading to the nation's capital for Friday's 40th annual March for Life....
View ArticleInaugural Ball Benefits Staffer Who Died During Campaign
Though most of the inaugural events are now recent memories, there was at least one more important presidential ball on Tuesday, the proceeds of which benefit an Obama staffer who died during the...
View ArticleDallas Cowboy Jay Ratliff Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
A Dallas Cowboys player was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Grapevine, Texas, on Monday night. Defense lineman Jay Ratliff was arrested after he collided with an 18-wheeler. A Grapevine...
View ArticleArctic Air Continues to Chill Region
Expect another day of cold and breezy weather Wednesday – though not quite as windy as Tuesday – as the D.C. region remains in what could be its coldest stretch in almost 10 years, Storm Team 4 Chief...
View ArticleLAPD Puts Celebrity "Swatters" On Notice
After a string of emergency calls to celebrities’ homes which turned out to be fake, the Los Angeles police department is changing how it deals with people who prompt the so-called “swatting,” when...
View ArticlePrivate Company Aims to Mine Asteroids
Constantly basking in the sun’s energy, asteroids may be the future of alternative fuel, according to scientists who announced on Tuesday they’re creating a private company to mine these rocky, airless...
View ArticleChicago Police Rescue Dog Trapped On Ice
After two hours trapped on the ice, a dog was rescued by Chicago Police on Jackson Park Harbor. This raw footage shows the final moments of the long rescue on the frozen Lake Michigan harbor.
View ArticleVirginia GOP Accused Of "Plantation Politics"
This was to be the year the Virginia GOP stayed away from explosive political issues. Just last year, the state party was accused of pushing extremely socially conservative measures targeted at women....
View ArticleMourners Honor Joe Paterno, 1 Year After Death
Hundreds of candles created a dull glow at the base of the mural that contained a likeness of Joe Paterno, each flame flickering to commemorate the year since the death of Penn State's Hall of Fame...
View Article"Dangerous Dog" Fee Controversy
One New Jersey town is considering a proposal that would increase the fee to have a so-called "dangerous dog" to $700 a year. Brian Thompson reports.
View ArticleReWalk Exoskeleton System Helps Paralyzed Veterans
Theresa Hannigan is an Army veteran who uses the Re-walk Rehabilitation System, an exoskeleton for those whose lower limbs are paralyzed. The unique device is helping wounded vets find ways to walk...
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