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ADOPTED! Pet of the Week: Diego, Chihuahua mix
WTOP Living is partnering with the Washington Animal Rescue League to feature a Pet of the Week available for adoption. Meet this week's pet below.
Yankees hit 4 HRs, beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings
Yankees hit 4 HRs, get tiebreaking RBI from Wells in 10th in 6-4 win over skidding Orioles
Retired firefighter charged with sexual assault
Va. man faces more than 50 sexual assault charges stemming from 1970s, 1980s
Police: Montgomery Co. teen returns home safe
Montgomery County police say Juwan Keeshawn Smith has returned home safe and unharmed.
DC Fire: Carbon monoxide sickens 7 workers
DC Fire: Carbon monoxide fumes sicken 7 construction workers
Panel: Apple uses firms outside US to avoid taxes
Apple uses companies outside US to avoid paying billions in US taxes, Senate inquiry finds
Civil War cannons at Appomattox get a lift
Civil War cannons at Appomattox get a lift to replace deteriorating wooden carriages
Gardening with kids: Tips and advice for starting an active and healthy habit
For adults, gardening can be one of the most rewarding activities of summer. However, getting kids to enjoy the same activity may present challenges for some parents and caregivers. Several area experts offer advice and tips on making gardening a fun, healthy and rewarding summer activity for youth.
Death in Zimbabwe results in unusual US charge
Death in Zimbabwe results in unusual charge against US government worker
U.Va. board elects Goodwin as vice rector
U.Va. Board of Visitors elects William Goodwin Jr. as vice rector, term begins July 1
Wise attorney pleads guilty to drug charges
Wise attorney pleads guilty to federal drug charges, faces more than a year in prison
Reggae band leader hit with bottle continues tour
Band manager: Reggae band leader doing better after getting hit with bottle in Va.
DNA link found in 2005 Roanoke shooting death
Police find DNA match to evidence at scene of 2005 Roanoke shooting death
O'Malley to swear in new DNR secretary
O'Malley to swear in Joseph Gill as new DNR secretary
House to vote on moving Frederick Douglass statue
House to vote on unveiling date for Frederick Douglass statue in Capitol
Anti-uranium forces press Va. candidates for governor
Anti-uranium activists press Va. candidates for governor as McDonnell reviews reg suggestion
What to do when car meets tornado
With pictures of the Oklahoma tornado devastation near Oklahoma City still coming in, some wonder what they would do if a tornado hit while they were behind the wheel.
FBI: Agents fell to deaths training off Va. coast
FBI: Agents fell to deaths training off Va. coast during 'maritime counterterrorism exercise'
Commuter Idle: A 3-hour trek through 4 'states'
He's not a morning person, but family and church keep him waking up at 3 a.m. for the three-hour trip.
What you need to know before hiring a mover
Whether the move is across town or across the country, a few things are important to check before signing a contract with a moving company.




