Woman: Hung up on after calling 911 in D.C.

Tue May 21, 2013

A woman in D.C. says her calls for help to 911 went unanswered after an attempted robbery, but city officials say the system was working properly. Full Story

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Missing D.C. boy found

Tue May 21, 2013

Police in D.C. are asking the public for help finding an 11-year-old boy. Full Story

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Plan to make Smartrip card obsolete moves closer

Tue May 21, 2013

Plans are moving forward that would make hopping on a Metro train easier for riders around D.C. Full Story

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D.C. driver pleads guilty to fatally hitting pedestrian

Tue May 21, 2013

A driver accused of pinning a pedestrian against a tree on a D.C. sidewalk has pleaded guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter as part of a deal with prosecutors. Full Story

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DC Fire: Carbon monoxide sickens 7 workers

Tue May 21, 2013

- A D.C. fire department official says seven construction workers were sickened by carbon monoxide and sent to area hospitals. Full Story

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DC man gets 4 years for armed robbery of dog

Mon May 20, 2013

- An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison after he stole a dog from a woman at gunpoint. Full Story

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House to vote on moving Frederick Douglass statue

Tue May 21, 2013

- Congress is set to take the final step toward moving the District of Columbia's statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass to the U.S. Capitol. Full Story

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Donald Trump clears regulatory hurdle on Old Post Office redevelopment plan

Tue May 21, 2013

Real estate mogul Donald Trump has cleared a regulatory hurdle in his efforts to redevelop the Old Post Office in downtown D.C. Full Story

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Fiesta Asia celebrates Pacific Asian culture

Tue May 21, 2013

The Asian Heritage Foundation hosted its eighth Fiesta Asia Street Festival. The festival featured martial arts demonstrations, food vendors, musical performances and a cultural parade. Full Story

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Pet of the Week: Cherry

Tue May 21, 2013

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. Full Story

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Sinkhole closes major commuter route in D.C.

Tue May 21, 2013

A sinkhole has closed a major intersection and commuter route in downtown Washington at 14th and F streets. Full Story

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Tue May 21, 2013

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New Crime Museum exhibit features Bernie Madoff artifacts

Tue May 21, 2013

Bernie Madoff's fraudulent investment operation not only ruined thousands of investors' financial futures, it remains fascinating to the public. And now his misdeeds are featured in a permanent exhibit at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment. Full Story

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Protesters denounce IRS at agency's headquarters

Tue May 21, 2013

A few dozen tea party activists and their supporters have gathered outside the IRS headquarters in Washington to protest extra scrutiny of their organizations. Full Story

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ADOPTED! Pet of the Week: Diego, Chihuahua mix

Tue May 21, 2013

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. Full Story

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