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Inspector general launches probe examining decision to relocate FBI headquarters to Maryland

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal watchdog will investigate how the Biden administration chose a site for a new FBI headquarters following a contentious competition marked by allegations of conflict of interest. The Inspector General for the General Services Administration is probing the decision to locate the facility in Greenbelt, Maryland, over a site in Virginia., according…Read more

14-year-old killed in Fairfax Co. crash, four teens remain hospitalized

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | November 28, 2023 One of the seven teenagers involved in the early morning SUV crash in Merrifield, Va. last week has died. The crash occurred when the teen driver lost control going up a hill. When the car crested the hill the driver struck a tree and five of…Read more

Roommates sue Maryland county over death of pet dog shot by police

(AP) – Roommates who sued a Maryland county Monday claim police officers illegally entered their apartment without a warrant, detained them at gunpoint without justification and unnecessarily shot their pet dog, which was left paralyzed and ultimately euthanized. The dog, a boxer mix named Hennessey, did not attack the three officers who entered the apartment…Read more

After District Dogs flood, a DC woman loses second puppy months later

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | November 27, 2023 For the second time in four months, a DC woman is living through a tragedy concerning a beloved pet. Teffiney Worthy was walking her French Bulldog puppy, Hendrix, home to her apartment in Northeast DC when a teenager wearing a mask approached her. “He said, ‘give…Read more

Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving

DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 2.6 million…Read more

2 children struck and killed outside Prince George’s Co. school

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | November 21, 2023 Two children were struck and killed by a vehicle as they were walking to their elementary school in Riverdale Park, Md. Monday morning. The two children, Sky Sosa, 5, and Shalom Mbah, 10, were walking in the crosswalk accompanied by one of the children’s adult male…Read more

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Inspector general launches probe examining decision to relocate FBI headquarters to Maryland

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal watchdog will investigate how the Biden administration chose a site for a new FBI headquarters following a contentious competition marked by allegations of conflict of interest. The Inspector General for the General Services Administration is probing the decision to locate the facility in Greenbelt, Maryland, over a site in Virginia., according…Continue Reading

Experts explain what’s behind the recent rash of French bulldog thefts in the D.C. metro area

Heather Curtis – WMAL News | November 30, 2023 There’s been a rash of French bulldog thefts in the D.C. metro area over the last few years, with two stolen this week alone. Tuesday a Brookland resident got her Frenchie, Hendrix, back after he was stolen from her while she was walking him in NE…Continue Reading

Lawmakers can ‘vote their conscience’ on expelling Santos, House speaker says, but he has concerns

Speaker Mike Johnson expressed reservations Wednesday about expelling Rep. George Santos from the House this week, but said he and other GOP leaders will not push colleagues to oppose removing the New York Republican from office. “We’re going to allow people to vote their conscience,” Johnson said.Continue Reading

Roommates sue Maryland county over death of pet dog shot by police

(AP) – Roommates who sued a Maryland county Monday claim police officers illegally entered their apartment without a warrant, detained them at gunpoint without justification and unnecessarily shot their pet dog, which was left paralyzed and ultimately euthanized. The dog, a boxer mix named Hennessey, did not attack the three officers who entered the apartment…Continue Reading

After District Dogs flood, a DC woman loses second puppy months later

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | November 27, 2023 For the second time in four months, a DC woman is living through a tragedy concerning a beloved pet. Teffiney Worthy was walking her French Bulldog puppy, Hendrix, home to her apartment in Northeast DC when a teenager wearing a mask approached her. “He said, ‘give…Continue Reading

Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving

DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 2.6 million…Continue Reading

2 children struck and killed outside Prince George’s Co. school

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | November 21, 2023 Two children were struck and killed by a vehicle as they were walking to their elementary school in Riverdale Park, Md. Monday morning. The two children, Sky Sosa, 5, and Shalom Mbah, 10, were walking in the crosswalk accompanied by one of the children’s adult male…Continue Reading

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