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Butchering suspects known to officials

Two men accused of butchering a British soldier had featured in previous investigations by security services, a British official said Thursday, as investigators searched several locations and tried to determine whether the men were part of a wider plot to instill terror on the streets of London. Full Story

Commuter Idle: A nearly 4-hour commute

Roseline Gorantla commutes from the Philadelphia suburbs to the District. Her commute is a costly one, roughly $1,500 a month. Full Story

Where are the best fries in the U.S.?

Looking for a good French fry? Then you're in luck, because some of the nation's best are nearby. Check out this list, but not while hungry. Full Story

Feds questioned about extra office space

Members of Congress want to know why one agency spent millions of dollars to renovate office space it may never use. Full Story

In Case You Missed It

Meteorologist Bob Ryan retires

ABC7 meteorologist Bob Ryan talks about his 30-plus-year career in D.C. and what he loves. He also shares a secret. Full Story

WTOP Backroads: Other driving routes

Avoiding traffic can be tough when millions hit the road for a holiday, but here are options that may create a smoother commute. Full Story

Top 10 cities for outdoorsy urbanites

You might be surprised where our area ranks among America's largest metropolitan areas with great access to nature, hikes and parks. Full Story

Hey, tourists: Safe 'ghetto' tours just $45

A company that gave tourists bus tours of a project in the south Bronx "from a safe distance" has stopped operating amid outrage. Full Story

Living

What is the future of food?

It's enjoyed for taste and it's required to survive. It defines cultures and impacts national security decisions. And its future is up for debate. Full Story


Co-piloting Cat

A Philly bike courier takes his cat on cycling adventures. (Videos)


Lifesaver

Doctors saved this boy's life with a medical first involving a printer.


Heck of a Hairball

Which big cat had some trouble coughing this up? (Photos)


Red Carpet Fashion

Clothes have a starring role at the Cannes Film Festival. (Photos)

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Call Me, Maybe

"Jenny from the Block" wants you to buy Verizon phones from her.


Mon Dieu!

French universities could say goodbye to this language in class.


Adopt Me!

This cutie needs a new home. She's WTOP's Pet of the Week.