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Community rallies to help Laurel fire victim
7+ hour, 10+ min ago PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. " The holiday season is about giving back - and local community members are stepping up to help those displaced by recent fires across the DMV." The last two weeks have been an emotional blur for Caryne Moses." "It's been…...
Deck fire spreads into Arlington Home
8+ hour, 45+ min ago Fire Marshals are probing a house fire in Arlington on N. Emerson Street, where flames from the rear deck spread into the home. [View image] Deck fire spreads into Arlington Home WASHINGTON " Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of a house…...
DC Fire rescues man from Anacostia River
9+ hour, 48+ min ago DC Fire and Rescue saved a man from the chilly waters of the Anacostia River after he accidentally fell in. [View image] DC Fire rescues man from Anacostia River To stream WUSA9 on your phone, you need the WUSA9 app. Download the…...
Record holiday travel expected as 8 million take flight; Reagan Airport advises early check-in
12+ hour, 46+ min ago WASHINGTON " AAA is expecting holiday travel numbers to break records this year, with around 8 million people expected to fly through New Years Day." At Reagan National Airport, they are recommending passengers arrive two to three hours ahead of flights. "The…...
National Guard soldiers from 10 states remain in D.C. as troop surge enters fifth month
22+ hour, 55+ min ago WASHINGTON " National Guard members from 10 states could be seen patrolling Washington, D.C. over the weekend as'the troop surge'in the District enters its fifth month.' According to the Joint Task Force, a majority of the troops -- 1,780 soldiers, as of Saturday -- were deployed…...
Dominique Dawes’ father-in-law found dead after search
1+ day, 8+ hour ago WASHINGTON " The father-in-law of Montgomery County Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes was found dead on Saturday, just days after he was reported missing. Virginia State Police issued a "critical missing adult" alert for Leonard Thompson one day after he was…...
'It was rarely noticed, but it was always there' | Funeral held at the Lincoln Memorial...for the Penny... RIP
1+ day, 12+ hour ago WASHINGTON " A solemn gathering took place just steps from the Lincoln Memorial as hundreds came together to mourn the death, no, the murder of what some called the most useless coin of all, the penny. A white casket arrived as…...
Medical emergency prompts flight diversion to Dulles International Airport
1+ day, 12+ hour ago WASHINGTON " United flight 1141 diverted to Dulles International Airport Saturday due to a medical emergency. The flight took off from Newark Liberty International Airport and was bound for West Palm Beach International Airport before the diversion. After the emergency, the Boeing…...
Firefighter injured battling Suitland blaze
1+ day, 14+ hour ago SUITLAND, Md. " A Prince George's County firefighter was injured Saturday afternoon battling a fire in Suitland. Units responded to the house in the 2300 block of Gaylord Drive at 2:51 p.m. According to officials, fire was evident on both floors of the two-story duplex....
'It's just so Trump of him to do' | New Kennedy Center name sparks protests, praise, and backlash
2+ day, 8+ hour ago WASHINGTON " Reactions continued to pour in Friday night about the newly renamed "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center." Many arriving to Friday night's performance of "Spamalot," met by protestors outside. The group sang popular Christmas carols…...