Fiery dump truck crash on Beltway in Prince George’s Co. sends several to the...
A fiery crash involving a dump truck on the Capital Beltway in Maryland on Monday sent several people to the hospital, including two children. The crash shut down all Outer Loop lanes for hours,...
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Fairfax County house fire sends 5 people to the hospital
Five people were taken to the hospital, including two with life-threatening injuries, after a fire broke out at a house in Fairfax County, Virginia. It happened Wednesday before 9 a.m. on the 13900...
View ArticlePop-up storms dump ‘car-denting’ hail across DC region
Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM for the latest weather conditions. Severe storms popped up throughout the D.C. region Monday afternoon, bringing strong winds,...
View Article‘Bright and accomplished’ Howard University student dies after being hit by...
A Howard University student has died after he was struck last week by a car reportedly driven by a faculty member. Mohamed Samura, 18, died Monday after being struck on Thursday, while he was walking...
View Article17-year-old charged as adult, held without bond in Dunbar High School shooting
A 17-year-old is being charged as an adult and held without bond in a shooting that left a teenage girl with a deep graze wound when a hail of bullets struck a nearby D.C. high school last week....
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Several white candy-coated snacks recalled due to possible salmonella risk
Some “white-coated” products from the Palmer Candy Company are being recalled because of potential salmonella contamination. The products were sold at retail stores including Walmart, Target and Dollar...
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Get a taste of Asian and Pacific Islander cuisine at this Fairfax Co. farmers...
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View ArticleThe buffet is back and why it’s ‘the best place’ to hold a party
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View ArticleDC police officer wounded after suspect fires at his vehicle; 2 arrested in...
A D.C. police officer was taken to the hospital after a person shot at his car while he was on his way to work Monday afternoon. Two suspects sought by police in the shooting were later arrested in...
View Article2 suspects in DC shooting that wounded officer charged with firearms offenses...
Two men suspected in a shooting Monday that wounded a police officer in D.C. are now facing firearms offenses in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Police arrested Rasheed Thorne and William Walker IV,...
View ArticleAssistant chief tapped to lead Montgomery County police
The search for a new Montgomery County police chief has reached a milestone with the nomination of one of the members of the Maryland county’s police department. Assistant Chief Marc Yamada has been...
View ArticleGusty winds, downpours as storms roll through parts of DC region
Listen to WTOP for the latest weather updates on the 8s. After a day of steamy temperatures, the threat of severe thunderstorms brought the risk of gusty winds and hail to the D.C. area Wednesday....
View ArticleEvents in the DC area that commemorate Memorial Day holiday
A solemn holiday to honor those who died fighting for the U.S. armed forces, Memorial Day weekend brings events and parades around the D.C. area. Here’s what you need to know. Memorial Day is also the...
View ArticleMore than just curb appeal: Why fruits and vegetables are preferred in this...
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Giant pandas are coming back to the Smithsonian National Zoo
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View ArticleStorms popping up around DC area ahead of cold front
Listen to WTOP for the latest weather updates on the 8s. The D.C. area is in for another round of tempestuous weather Wednesday, with showers and rumbles of thunder pushing through the area ahead of a...
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3-year-old girl shoots self in Montgomery County
A toddler was taken to the hospital Tuesday with what police in Montgomery County, Maryland, say was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It happened just after noon Tuesday in the 18600 block of Walkers...
View Article17-year-old charged in shooting death of 15-year-old in Prince William Co.
A Virginia teenager faces murder charges following a shooting that killed another teenager and wounded three other people in Prince William County. Police said the 17-year-old boy fired a gun toward a...
View Article15-year-old faces misdemeanor charge after little girl accidentally shoots...
A 15-year-old is facing a misdemeanor charge after Montgomery County police said a 3-year-old girl accidentally shot herself inside a Maryland apartment. The teenager has been charged with possessing...
View ArticleMajor traffic shift on Capital Beltway near Tysons starts this weekend
Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. If you plan on traveling through the Tysons area in Northern Virginia this weekend, be prepared for a major traffic shift on the Capital...
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