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Delays on eastbound 50 toward the Bay Bridge are easing.

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Rolling Thunder begins rolling into D.C.

Weekend travelers will want to be aware of various holiday-themed events around town, including the Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, the Memorial Day Parade and more. Full Story

Commuter Idle: And the winner is ...

One finalist in WTOP's 2013 Commuter Idle commutes from Western Maryland, another from Delaware and the third from Pennsylvania. Full Story

Ex-WH aide's son charged with murder

The son of a former aide to President George W. Bush is charged with killing a man with a hatchet in Montgomery County. Full Story

Va. woman awarded $1M Powerball prize

Christina Robinson, of Lorton, says that outside of a few office pools, she'd only played the lottery three times in her life. Third time's a charm Full Story

In Case You Missed It

Obama's words 'simply don't compute'

Donald Rumsfeld reacts to Obama's counterterrorism speech, saying the administration kills more than it questions. Full Story

Top 10 beaches: Where's No. 1?

With the unofficial start of summer here, Dr. Beach is out with his annual top 10 list. At least one of your favorite beaches makes the cut. Full Story

Metro worker charged with stealing AEDs

A Metro maintenance worker was charged with stealing 13 defibrillators from WMATA and selling them on eBay for a fraction of their worth. Full Story

Lime-green ELF hybrid: What is that?

Most people stare at the little lime-green vehicle when they see it driving down the street. They want to know: What is that? Full Story

Living

What rising home sales mean for the area

Sales of homes in the U.S. are at their highest level in 3 ½ years, and the D.C. area is experiencing the same surge. What can buyers expect? Full Story


Takei's Take

"Sulu" weighs in on the actor filling his shoes in the new "Star Trek."


Freeman Falls Asleep

Morgan Freeman can't stay awake during a TV interview. (Video)


Can She Act?

She can sing, but can she act? Jewel takes on a famous role.


Bongs Away!

The Nickelodeon star's antics continue in New York City.

Photo Galleries

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Extended Family

A fallen police officer's daughter gets a swarm of support. (Photos)


Galapagos Up Close

The Galapagos Islands are now just a click away. (Photos)


Glitzy Gala

Star-studded event raises millions for AIDS research. (Photos)