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Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's special operations units. More>>
Using advanced DNA analysis and working with indigenous communities, Dr. Spencer Wells, Genographic Project director is attempting to answer fundamental questions about where humans originated and how we came to populate the Earth. More>>
The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease, a station official said Monday. The show, Mayhem in the AM, was broadcast on 790 The Zone Monday morning. In a statement, General Manager Rick Mack said the station regrets comments made about ex-New Orleans Saints safety SteveGleason. The 36-year-old suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS patients lose the ability to speak and move, which has happen... More>>
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Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Lynn and Javid Elahi. They want to know, "Why are birds, specifically cardinals, so interested in trying to get into our house from outside windows? Everyday my husband and I watch as a male or female cardinal fly into our windows repeatedly, as if they are trying to get in. Perhaps they are seeing their reflection, or are territorial and want to deter other birds from their territory." More>>
FOX 5’s Holly Morris put personal safety first when she visited the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Training Academy in Chantilly, Virginia for tips on keeping us safe!
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A showdown over an SUV recall is brewing between one of the big 3 U.S. automakers and the federal government.
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You can help NASA decide which asteroid the newest astronauts should visit.
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The Fairfax County Public Schools system is teaming up with sleep specialists to develop a plan to delay the start for high schools.
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Four generations of grocers went into the making of the latest shop to open in the Dupont Circle area. More>>
Our very own Holly Morris won an Emmy Saturday night honoring the live reports she brings us every morning from places and events around Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia. More>>
Two people are in the hospital after being shot overnight in the District.One victim is a man, the other is a young woman.The incident happened around 2:00 a.m. Monday in the 4900 block of G Street, southeast.The only thing investigators can say is that they're looking for silver car. More>>
The Solar Impulse is the first airplane that can fly day and night without a drop of fuel.
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Coincidentally, both dads are named Brad. Brad Benton and Brad Letson turned to social media to adopt a son, when they became frustrated with the long wait of a traditional adoption. After months of trying to find a child through an agency, starting back in January of 2009, they eventually placed an ad on Facebook. Six hours later, they got a response from a woman named Sesa. The Brads say Sesa was pregnant and not sure about what to do. Months later, after staying in touch and tal... More>>
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Today’s Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Cindy. She says she was looking up at the weather and noticed the moon was “a waxing gibbous,” what does that mean, and where did the words come from? More>>
A solar-powered plane bidding to fly across the U.S. has landed at Dulles International Airport near the nation's capital, with one leg to New York left. More>>
President Barack Obama declared peace in Northern Ireland a "blueprint" for those living amid conflict around the world, while acknowledging that the calm between Catholics and Protestants will face further tests. Summoning young people to take responsibility for their country's future, Obama warned there is "more to lose now than there has ever been.""The terms of peace may be negotiated by leaders, but the fate of peace is up to you," Obama said Monday during remarks at Belfast's Waterfront... More>>
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker questions comes from a person who wishes to remain anonymous. "I was just watching the sports segment. One of the players uniforms was filthy from sliding. It got me to wondering, I have a heck of a time trying to keep my kids uniforms clean. How do the professional baseball teams do it?" More>>
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How does some free golf practice sound for dad this Father's Day?
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Meteorologists at the National Weather Service say the storm that darkened skies and dumped rain on the D.C. region Thursday was a low-end derecho. More>>
New video sent to use from the Clear Channel Building in Rockville shows what looks to be a funnel cloud forming in the distance.
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Prepare to slow down in Rockville. Friday is the last day you'll receive a warning if you drive through a red light at Seven Locks Road and Fortune Terrace. More>>
Is Michael Phelps preparing for a comeback?
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A massive storm system that started in the Upper Midwest brought soaking rains and heavy winds to the Mid-Atlantic Thursday, causing widespread power outages, flash flooding and extensive flight delays, but largely failing to live up to its fierce billing. More>>
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Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Kerri Pettway in Greenbelt, Maryland. She wants to know, "How do speed cameras work? If you have one camera on a 3 or 4 lane highway, which car does it know to catch if you have two or more cars going over the speed limit? Or Does it catch them all? Or does it catch the car closest to the camera? More>>
For months, China has tried to turn the tables on the U.S. to counter accusations that it hacks America's computers and networks.
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While we wait for another round of severe weather, parts of the region are still picking up after the last one. The National Weather Service confirmed at least three tornadoes touched down in Maryland Monday. More>>
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Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Diana Smith. She writes in, "I recently broke two bones in my foot. Older people are telling me that even when my broken bones heal, the bones will ache when the weather is damp. Is there any truth to this theory? What is the impact of damp weather on bones and joints? More>>
If thieves couldn't sell stolen smartphones, chances are there will be fewer of them swiped. But it's still unclear whether a new feature Apple is introducing with its new operating system for the iPhone will be embraced by law enforcement officials.
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Frager's Hardware on Capitol Hill is still trying to recover from last week's devastating fire and they could use some help. More>>
A Chicago advertising campaign aimed at curbing teen pregnancy is causing quite the stir.
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Richmond International Airport has reopened its terminal following a threat that prompted an evacuation. More>>
Many residents are dealing with flooding, power outages, and damage from Mondays storms.
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Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Madison. She wants to know, "How do they come up with the name of a tropical storm, and why do they name tropical storms?" More>>
Untitled Document A World War II veteran from Wisconsin died minutes before he was to board a Stars and Stripes Honor flight to Washington, JSOnline.com reported.
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The Salt and Pepper Chefs, Terrell Danley and Brian Reeves, share some grilling options for Father's Day.
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A rainy forecast is set for Monday. Strong thunderstorms and humid temperatures are in store for the region. More>>
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Tanya LaNice from Silver Spring, MD.
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The source of the bombshell leaks about the U.S. government gathering information on billions of phone calls and Internet activities risks decades in jail for the disclosures if the U.S. can extradite him from Hong Kong, where he says he has taken refuge after saying his sole motive was to inform the public.
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Mike and Louise Mileo have lived every day for the last 30 years waiting for word about their daughter Kimberly who disappeared in the Croom section of Prince George's County back in 1983. More>>
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Local gardeners are being warned that a favorite plant should not be part of your landscape this summer. More>>
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Danielle Sullivan, a Leonardtown high school student who lives in Hollywood, Maryland.
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President Barack Obama Wednesday welcomed the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens to the White House, congratulating the team on its unlikely Super Bowl run -- and offering some good-natured jibes along the way. More>>
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What happens when you combine sports with performance art? You'll find out at Supernova, the festival that brings together a dynamic line-up of more than seventy-five performance artists from all over the world!
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Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Barbara Carter in Chantilly, Va. She wants to know: "Can dogs get poison ivy? And, if so, can it be passed on to humans?" More>>
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This weekend fashion and art come together with a night of food and fundraising to support arts education programs! More>>
Nancy Barone writes "This time of year people start talking about how they got a summer cold and how they are always so much worse than a cold you may get any other time of the year (like winter). So what is the difference, and why are they so much worse? More>>
This year's brood two cicadas are currently popping up on the east coast -- but not quite with the drama we initially expected.
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Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown has picked Howard County Executive Ken Ulman as a running mate in his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.Brown made the announcement Monday at the Columbia lakefront.Ulman had been considering a run for governor in 2014 himself. More>>
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Tracy Harding, also known as Alfam, which stands for, Always looking for a mirror.
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question is a follow up to Thursday's question about cows, bulls, and steer. More>>
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The morning crew, including Wisdom Martin and Tucker Barnes, played basketball against teachers at James Madison Middle School in Upper Marlboro. Here are some pictures! More>>
Army Pfc. Bradley Manning goes on trial Monday more than three years after he was arrested in Iraq and charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history.Manning has admitted to sending troves of material to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks and pleaded guilty to charges that would send him to prison for up to 20 years. The U.S. military and the Obama administration weren't satisfied, though, and pursued a charge of aiding the enemy, which carries a potential life sentence... More>>
On June 2, 2013 at approximate 4:15 a.m. deputies responded to a motor vehicle collision on Society Hill Road near Breton View Drive in Leonardtown, Maryland.
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When you see the pictures, it is hard to believe nobody was seriously hurt when a small plane crashed into an apartment building near Dulles International Airport just after midnight Friday. The veteran pilot from Vienna, Va., and his passenger - and the young family of four sleeping inside their third-floor apartment - all survived the terrifying crash.
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