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2 sentenced in 2010 slaying of DC teen

Two people have been sentenced to prison in the kidnapping and slaying of a teenager in 2010.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 08:46pm EDT

Fiftyshadesofhay wins Black-Eyed Susan

Take a Hall of Fame trainer, add the winning jockey in the Kentucky Derby and mix them both with a talented filly. The result Friday was a thrilling victory for Fiftyshadesofhay in the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Friday.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 08:44pm EDT

Proposed school would advance language study

A proposed District of Columbia International School would offer language education in grades 6 through 12.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 08:41pm EDT

Graduations to cause weekend traffic delays

Construction along Interstate 95, bridge work, more track work and several area university commencement ceremonies will delay travelers this weekend. That and more in your Weekend Wakeup.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 07:49pm EDT

Franks pushes ban on US abortions after 20 weeks

GOP congressman wants to ban US abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy

Friday - 05/17/2013, 05:49pm EDT

Rosario having the ride of a lifetime with Orb

Joel Rosario is having a year to remember, starting with Derby winner Orb, as Preakness awaits

Friday - 05/17/2013, 05:34pm EDT

Paul Hornung looks to score Preakness win

Former Green Bay Packers great Paul Hornung is looking to pull an upset in the Preakness with his 3-year-old colt Titletown Five.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 05:14pm EDT

Michelle Obama speaks of 'hunger' for education

Michelle Obama speaks about importance of education to black community in commencement address

Friday - 05/17/2013, 05:09pm EDT
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Va. postal official sentenced for taking bribes

A former U.S. Postal Service official has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for accepting bribes to help a Maryland company contracts.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 04:47pm EDT

Steger delivers Va. Tech commencement address

Nearly 6,000 students at Virginia Tech's spring commencement ceremony heard from President Charles Steger Friday, just days after he announced his retirement.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 04:42pm EDT

Dynamite found in Virginia Beach outbuilding

Bomb experts are disposing of 40 sticks of discarded dynamite found in an outbuilding in a residential area of Virginia Beach.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 04:40pm EDT

Be part of WTOP's cicada coverage

Cicadas have started to emerge and will be making quite a racket in the coming weeks.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 04:37pm EDT

2 linked to E. Shore arsons competent for trial

Court-ordered evaluations find 2 suspected in Eastern Shore arsons competent for trial

Friday - 05/17/2013, 03:29pm EDT

Lukas seeks 3 times the fun in Preakness

Tireless trainer Lukas enters 3 in Preakness, bidding for record 14th Triple Crown victory

Friday - 05/17/2013, 03:28pm EDT

USPS official sentenced for taking bribes

Va. USPS official sentenced to 18 months for taking bribes, took in at least $40K

Friday - 05/17/2013, 03:10pm EDT

At $105,000-plus, Maryland households the nation's top earners

Maryland households are the nation’s top earners, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 02:48pm EDT

Va. jobless rate falls to 5.2 percent in April

Virginia's jobless rate falls to 5.2 percent in April; still below national average

Friday - 05/17/2013, 02:09pm EDT

MARC adding weekend service between Baltimore, DC

Maryland is expanding MARC rail service beyond the work week. State transportation officials say the transportation bill signed Thursday includes $100 million for enhancement for MARC.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 02:08pm EDT

Sip in the sky: Some of D.C.'s best rooftop bars

Summer is almost here, and that means bars and restaurants are opening their rooftop decks. So take your cocktails outside and take in the summer air at one of these local hot spots.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 01:21pm EDT

Va. Tech shooting survivor: 'I just got lucky'

As one of seven survivors in a class of 17 at Virginia Tech during the April 2007 massacre, his story was harrowing.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 01:02pm EDT
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