Friday, May 24 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:17:58 GMT
With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor depends on what they do when nobody is looking and said the crime has "no place in the greatest military on earth."
With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor depends on what they do when nobody is looking and said the crime has "no place in the greatest military on earth."
Friday, May 24 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:59:16 GMT
On our Ask Tony and Tucker, we spoke with Greg Redfern A.K.A "The Sky Guy," about a big show going on in the sky and why this long weekend is a great time to get the best view!
On our Ask Tony and Tucker, we spoke with Greg Redfern A.K.A "The Sky Guy," about a big show going on in the sky and why this long weekend is a great time to get the best view!
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:51:45 GMT
The season is heating up and that means it's time for grilling! FOX 5's Holly Morris visited the Hill Country Back Yard Barbecue Pop Up at the National Building Museum with more!
The season is heating up and that means it's time for grilling! FOX 5's Holly Morris visited the Hill Country Back Yard Barbecue Pop Up at the National Building Museum with more!
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:24 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:24:46 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker Question comes from John Briscoe Junioe from Northeast D.C. His question has to do with a video he sent in featuring a tree in his neighborhood. "This is a tree from my neighborhood. Why does this tree have deep-wrinkled ridges, is it because it's thirsty or does it have a tree disease?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker Question comes from John Briscoe Junioe from Northeast D.C. His question has to do with a video he sent in featuring a tree in his neighborhood. "This is a tree from my neighborhood. Why does this tree have deep-wrinkled ridges, is it because it's thirsty or does it have a tree disease?"
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:43 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:43:15 GMT
The same storm system responsible for producing violent and deadly thunderstorms in Oklahoma recently will reach the heavily populated Atlantic Seaboard Thursday.
The same storm system responsible for producing violent and deadly thunderstorms in Oklahoma recently will reach the heavily populated Atlantic Seaboard Thursday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:53:09 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker questions comes from Mark Justice in Reston,Va. He wants to know, "why is it that when the air temperature is 70 degrees it feels perfect but a water temperature of the same feels freezing cold?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker questions comes from Mark Justice in Reston,Va. He wants to know, "why is it that when the air temperature is 70 degrees it feels perfect but a water temperature of the same feels freezing cold?"
Monday, May 20 2013 9:43 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:43:52 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Richard Shrum in Manassas, Virginia. He wants to know, "Can you get a sunburn after 5pm in Northern Virginia in the summer? My wife and I are debating this. I say you can."
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Richard Shrum in Manassas, Virginia. He wants to know, "Can you get a sunburn after 5pm in Northern Virginia in the summer? My wife and I are debating this. I say you can."
Monday, May 20 2013 8:35 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:35:45 GMT
The i-Limb Ultra Prosthetic Hand (Touch Bionics)
Last summer, the nation was captivated by the story of Aimee Copeland, a University of West Georgia graduate student who lost both her hands and a leg to a terrible bout with flesh-eating bacteria, which she contracted during a zip-lining accident.
Last summer, the nation was captivated by the story of Aimee Copeland, a University of West Georgia graduate student who lost both her hands and a leg to a terrible bout with flesh-eating bacteria, which she contracted during a zip-lining accident.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:46 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:46:50 GMT
A Hofstra University student being held in a headlock at gunpoint by an intruder was accidentally shot and killed by a police officer who had responded to the home invasion at an off-campus home, police said Saturday.
A Hofstra University student being held in a headlock at gunpoint by an intruder was accidentally shot and killed by a police officer who had responded to the home invasion at an off-campus home, police said Saturday.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:45:53 GMT
A stroller carrying a 14-month-old girl rolled off a slanted train station platform and fell onto the tracks Wednesday, but the girl's mother leaped onto the tracks to rescue her with the help other passengers, transit officials said.
A stroller carrying a 14-month-old girl rolled off a slanted train station platform and fell onto the tracks Wednesday, but the girl's mother leaped onto the tracks to rescue her with the help other passengers, transit officials said.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:32 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:32:35 GMT
President Obama announced Wednesday that acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller has resigned in the wake of the agency scandal in which conservative groups were targeted.
President Obama announced Wednesday that acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller has resigned in the wake of the agency scandal in which conservative groups were targeted.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:08:27 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Joe in Maryland. Joe asks, "I heard weather can have an impact on whether fish are biting or not, and I'm limited to just going fishing on weekends/holidays because I work during the week. So, what are the best weather conditions that would give someone the best chance to catch a fish, or increase the odds that a fish will bite?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Joe in Maryland. Joe asks, "I heard weather can have an impact on whether fish are biting or not, and I'm limited to just going fishing on weekends/holidays because I work during the week. So, what are the best weather conditions that would give someone the best chance to catch a fish, or increase the odds that a fish will bite?"
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:42 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:42:30 GMT
Thursday marks one year since the death of the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown. The Howard Theatre is hosting a celebration of his life Thursday night.
Thursday marks one year since the death of the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown. The Howard Theatre is hosting a celebration of his life Thursday night.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:11 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:11:37 GMT
For weeks, we've been showing you the progress of the scaffolding going up on the Washington Monument. Now it's all done. But can you imagine what it's like to put that together - all the way up at 555 feet?
For weeks, we've been showing you the progress of the scaffolding going up on the Washington Monument. Now it's all done. But can you imagine what it's like to put that together - all the way up at 555 feet?
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:57 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:57:42 GMT
A Seattle man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup died Tuesday after being hit by a pickup truck on the Oregon Coast.
A Seattle man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup died Tuesday after being hit by a pickup truck on the Oregon Coast.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:09:25 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Michael Reyes in Woodbridge, Virginia. He wants to know, "Will this cold weather have any effect on the amount of cicadas we will see in the upcoming weeks?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Michael Reyes in Woodbridge, Virginia. He wants to know, "Will this cold weather have any effect on the amount of cicadas we will see in the upcoming weeks?"
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:02 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:02:06 GMT
A federal judge approved a $40 million class-action settlement Monday between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.
A federal judge approved a $40 million class-action settlement Monday between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.
Monday, May 13 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:02:45 GMT
Did you know - May is National Burger Month?We're marking the occasion with a timely taste of one burger you won't forget.FOX 5’s Holly Morris visited The Counter in Reston, Virginia. Online: http://www.thecounterburger.com/reston/
Did you know - May is National Burger Month?We're marking the occasion with a timely taste of one burger you won't forget.FOX 5’s Holly Morris visited The Counter in Reston, Virginia. Online: http://www.thecounterburger.com/reston/
Monday, May 13 2013 8:46 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:46:40 GMT
Federal officials at the General Services Administration are set to hawk an extraordinary item this week: a plane that once served as Air Force One. The plane flew every president from Ford to George W., VPs and VIPs -- and it can be yours for as little as $50,000.
Federal officials at the General Services Administration are set to hawk an extraordinary item this week: a plane that once served as Air Force One. The plane flew every president from Ford to George W., VPs and VIPs -- and it can be yours for as little as $50,000.
Friday, May 10 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:32:34 GMT
Britain's Prince Harry saluted America's war dead in somber remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, pausing, too, to place flowers on the tombstone of President John F. Kennedy and visit the grave of a British World War II hero buried far from home.
Britain's Prince Harry saluted America's war dead in somber remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, pausing, too, to place flowers on the tombstone of President John F. Kennedy and visit the grave of a British World War II hero buried far from home.
Friday, May 10 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-05-10 12:55:33 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question is a video and comes from Beth Long in Wicomico, Maryland. After all the rain this week, she glanced out her front window into the field where she noticed something strange. Take a look - she went out with her son to investigate and shot this cell phone video. Her husband thinks it is from deer sleeping in the barley crop. Her son thinks it’s from an alien spacecraft. Beth believes it is weather related!
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question is a video and comes from Beth Long in Wicomico, Maryland. After all the rain this week, she glanced out her front window into the field where she noticed something strange. Take a look - she went out with her son to investigate and shot this cell phone video. Her husband thinks it is from deer sleeping in the barley crop. Her son thinks it’s from an alien spacecraft. Beth believes it is weather related!
Friday, May 10 2013 5:24 AM EDT2013-05-10 09:24:57 GMT
There is the potential for locally gusty thunderstorms to affect portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and upstate New York Friday and Friday night, and then areas farther east on Saturday.
There is the potential for locally gusty thunderstorms to affect portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and upstate New York Friday and Friday night, and then areas farther east on Saturday.
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:56:03 GMT
A buttoned-down Prince Harry joined Michelle Obama in honoring military families Thursday and toured an exhibition in Congress about land-mines, opening a weeklong U.S. visit devoted to the wounded victims of war. Shrieking onlookers gave him the pop-star treatment, but he was all royal business.
A buttoned-down Prince Harry joined Michelle Obama in honoring military families Thursday and toured an exhibition in Congress about land-mines, opening a weeklong U.S. visit devoted to the wounded victims of war. Shrieking onlookers gave him the pop-star treatment, but he was all royal business.
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:22 AM EDT2013-05-09 13:22:26 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Mike Brackett in northeast D.C. He wants to know, "How come basketball has 7 games in the playoffs, baseball have 5, 5, then 7 and football only has one game in the playoffs?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Mike Brackett in northeast D.C. He wants to know, "How come basketball has 7 games in the playoffs, baseball have 5, 5, then 7 and football only has one game in the playoffs?"
Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-05-08 13:57:37 GMT
A House Republican and Democrat are pushing a bill that would strip the authority of military officers to overturn convictions for major offenses such as sexual assault.
A House Republican and Democrat are pushing a bill that would strip the authority of military officers to overturn convictions for major offenses such as sexual assault.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:58:11 GMT
About 15,000 people came to the Comcast Center on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, Tuesday, to listen to the Dalai Lama. From the moment he entered the arena, the Dalai Lama was playful, putting on a University of Maryland visor, sparking a loud cheer from the crowd.
About 15,000 people came to the Comcast Center on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, Tuesday, to listen to the Dalai Lama. From the moment he entered the arena, the Dalai Lama was playful, putting on a University of Maryland visor, sparking a loud cheer from the crowd.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:33:25 GMT
Toasting with new friends just got a futuristic, and slightly creepy, upgrade. Budweiser recently unveiled the Buddy Cup, a pint glass with a built-in chip that connects to Facebook.
Toasting with new friends just got a futuristic, and slightly creepy, upgrade. Budweiser recently unveiled the Buddy Cup, a pint glass with a built-in chip that connects to Facebook.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-07 13:54:33 GMT
Here's your chance to meet the First Lady! Michelle Obama will sign copies of her book American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Garden Across America at the Politics & Prose bookstore in northwest Washington, D.C.
Here's your chance to meet the First Lady! Michelle Obama will sign copies of her book American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Garden Across America at the Politics & Prose bookstore in northwest Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-05-07 13:02:36 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Janice Wade in Maryland. She asks, "Growing up in the South, I used to see cows in pastures licking on these big white blocks, which I found out later from my grandfather are called salt licks. Why do cows lick salt licks and do all cows do this?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Janice Wade in Maryland. She asks, "Growing up in the South, I used to see cows in pastures licking on these big white blocks, which I found out later from my grandfather are called salt licks. Why do cows lick salt licks and do all cows do this?"
Monday, May 6 2013 8:16 AM EDT2013-05-06 12:16:42 GMT
DC area residents and visitors are invited to take a tour around the world with Passport DC.The month-long event boasts more than 100 international events ranging from exhibitions and performances to embassy open houses.
DC area residents and visitors are invited to take a tour around the world with Passport DC.The month-long event boasts more than 100 international events ranging from exhibitions and performances to embassy open houses.
Monday, May 6 2013 7:11 AM EDT2013-05-06 11:11:36 GMT
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Cindy and George in Warrenton, Virginia. How can a river run north such as the Red River against the magnetic pull?How many in the USA or world flow this way? Can you name them all?
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Cindy and George in Warrenton, Virginia. How can a river run north such as the Red River against the magnetic pull?How many in the USA or world flow this way? Can you name them all?
Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:55 AM EDT2013-05-01 14:55:10 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Carol Healy in Stafford, Virginia. Carol wants to know, "Once and for all, what are one's chances of being hurt by lightning while on the telephone or near porcelain fixtures? Or is this just an 'old wives tale' - and if so, where did this tale begin?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Carol Healy in Stafford, Virginia. Carol wants to know, "Once and for all, what are one's chances of being hurt by lightning while on the telephone or near porcelain fixtures? Or is this just an 'old wives tale' - and if so, where did this tale begin?"
Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-04-30 15:20:50 GMT
Elderly Holocaust survivors and the veterans who helped liberate them gathered for what could be their last big reunion Monday at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Elderly Holocaust survivors and the veterans who helped liberate them gathered for what could be their last big reunion Monday at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-04-30 13:59:51 GMT
Five students from Takoma Park Middle School, and their coach, won second place at this year's National Science Bowl.Four of those students joined us in studio to challenge Tony and Tucker. It’s not pretty for our heroes!
Five students from Takoma Park Middle School, and their coach, won second place at this year's National Science Bowl.Four of those students joined us in studio to challenge Tony and Tucker. It’s not pretty for our heroes!
Monday, April 29 2013 9:36 AM EDT2013-04-29 13:36:03 GMT
The Caps get back out on the ice Thursday night in the opening round of the playoffs. They've come a long way in this shortened season, all with the support of their fans. That's why the team is taking time out to say thanks.
The Caps get back out on the ice Thursday night in the opening round of the playoffs. They've come a long way in this shortened season, all with the support of their fans. That's why the team is taking time out to say thanks.
Monday, April 29 2013 7:31 AM EDT2013-04-29 11:31:51 GMT
When Apple launched its iTunes music store a decade ago amid the ashes of Napster, the music industry - reeling from the effects of online piracy - was anxious to see how this new music service would shake out. The iTunes music store became much more than a solution, it changed how we consume music and access entertainment. It's not only music's biggest retailer, it also dominates the digital video market, capturing 67 percent of the TV show sale market and 65 percent of the movie sale market...
When Apple launched its iTunes music store a decade ago amid the ashes of Napster, the music industry - reeling from the effects of online piracy - was anxious to see how this new music service would shake out. The iTunes music store became much more than a solution, it changed how we consume music and access entertainment. It's not only music's biggest retailer, it also dominates the digital video market, capturing 67 percent of the TV show sale market and 65 percent of the movie sale market...
Monday, April 29 2013 6:48 AM EDT2013-04-29 10:48:47 GMT
A Mississippi man who describes himself as a patriot with no grudges against anyone was expected to appear in court Monday on charges of making and possessing ricin, part of the investigation into poison-laced letters sent to President Barack Obama and others.
A Mississippi man who describes himself as a patriot with no grudges against anyone was expected to appear in court Monday on charges of making and possessing ricin, part of the investigation into poison-laced letters sent to President Barack Obama and others.
Thursday, April 25 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-04-25 19:43:52 GMT
Presidents past and present lionized one of their own Thursday, putting politics aside as President George W. Bush dedicated the library that documents his place in history. President Barack Obama praised his predecessor's strength and resolve after Sept. 11, calling Bush a "good man" who faced the storm head on.
Presidents past and present lionized one of their own Thursday, putting politics aside as President George W. Bush dedicated the library that documents his place in history. President Barack Obama praised his predecessor's strength and resolve after Sept. 11, calling Bush a "good man" who faced the storm head on.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-04-24 19:29:54 GMT
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a rising star in Democratic politics, said Wednesday that he is considering making a run for the White House in 2016 and will likely make a decision later this year.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a rising star in Democratic politics, said Wednesday that he is considering making a run for the White House in 2016 and will likely make a decision later this year.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-04-23 17:24:06 GMT
If you live in Maryland, get ready to pay for rain.Lawmakers passed an "Impervious Surfaces" tax - also being called the "Rain Tax."Basically, you'll be charged for any surface of land you own that does not absorb rainwater.The ultimate goal is to reduce storm-water runoff and improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. How much you'll pay depends on where you live - as each county will determine its own fee. Alison Prost, Maryland Executive Director at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, joined us ...
If you live in Maryland, get ready to pay for rain.Lawmakers passed an "Impervious Surfaces" tax - also being called the "Rain Tax."Basically, you'll be charged for any surface of land you own that does not absorb rainwater.The ultimate goal is to reduce storm-water runoff and improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. How much you'll pay depends on where you live - as each county will determine its own fee. Alison Prost, Maryland Executive Director at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, joined us ...
Tuesday, April 23 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-04-23 15:52:38 GMT
It's bad enough to have a fight in public, but even worse when the whole thing gets captured on camera and goes viral. On Sunday, software designer Adam Howell went to an Olive Garden in Pineville, North Carolina and couldn't help overhearing two diners having a spat in a nearby booth. All fairly easy to ignore, right? Not so much when the man tried to resolve the situation by barricading himself in a fort made of Olive Garden menus. Howell couldn't resist and sent a picture of the ...
It's bad enough to have a fight in public, but even worse when the whole thing gets captured on camera and goes viral. On Sunday, software designer Adam Howell went to an Olive Garden in Pineville, North Carolina and couldn't help overhearing two diners having a spat in a nearby booth. All fairly easy to ignore, right? Not so much when the man tried to resolve the situation by barricading himself in a fort made of Olive Garden menus. Howell couldn't resist and sent a picture of the ...
Tuesday, April 23 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-04-23 15:33:55 GMT
The brothers suspected of planting deadly bombs at the Boston Marathon may have gotten their ideas -- and even instructions on how to make explosives from household items -- from an English-language website that Al Qaeda uses to radicalize and recruit Westerners.
The brothers suspected of planting deadly bombs at the Boston Marathon may have gotten their ideas -- and even instructions on how to make explosives from household items -- from an English-language website that Al Qaeda uses to radicalize and recruit Westerners.
Monday, April 22 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-04-22 22:37:03 GMT
Flight delays piled up all across the country Monday as thousands of air traffic controllers were forced to take an unpaid day off because of federal budget cuts, providing the most visible impact yet of Congress and the White House's failure to agree on a long-term deficit-reduction plan.
Flight delays piled up all across the country Monday as thousands of air traffic controllers were forced to take an unpaid day off because of federal budget cuts, providing the most visible impact yet of Congress and the White House's failure to agree on a long-term deficit-reduction plan.
Monday, April 22 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-04-22 17:46:34 GMT
Monday is Earth Day -- an event meant to raise awareness of the environment and to educate about simple ways to make the world a greener place. Here are some classic views of our planet earth.
Monday is Earth Day -- an event meant to raise awareness of the environment and to educate about simple ways to make the world a greener place. Here are some classic views of our planet earth.
Friday, April 19 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-04-19 20:39:49 GMT
Tamerlan Tsarnaev was an amateur boxer who had hoped to fight on the U.S. Olympic team, a man who said he had no American friends. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev wrestled at a prestigious high school, won a scholarship from his city and went on to university.
Tamerlan Tsarnaev was an amateur boxer who had hoped to fight on the U.S. Olympic team, a man who said he had no American friends. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev wrestled at a prestigious high school, won a scholarship from his city and went on to university.
Thursday, April 18 2013 9:49 AM EDT2013-04-18 13:49:59 GMT
Do have bad allergies?Ford's new car sync app lets drivers access allergy information with one tap.The voice activated system can give pollen counts and risk levels for asthma, cold, flu and UV rays.Ford also installed cabin air filters to prevent particles from getting inside the vehicle.
Do have bad allergies?Ford's new car sync app lets drivers access allergy information with one tap.The voice activated system can give pollen counts and risk levels for asthma, cold, flu and UV rays.Ford also installed cabin air filters to prevent particles from getting inside the vehicle.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-04-17 19:39:18 GMT
Margaret Thatcher was laid to rest Wednesday with prayers and ceremony, plus cheers and occasional jeers, as Britain paused to remember a leader who transformed the country -- for the better according to many, but in some eyes for the worse.
Margaret Thatcher was laid to rest Wednesday with prayers and ceremony, plus cheers and occasional jeers, as Britain paused to remember a leader who transformed the country -- for the better according to many, but in some eyes for the worse.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-04-17 15:52:12 GMT
Their talent keeps growing! Last year the drama students at Charles Flowers High School brought us "Soul Train to Motown" and that was a hit! This year, they are hitting the high notes with the musical, "The Wiz!"
Their talent keeps growing! Last year the drama students at Charles Flowers High School brought us "Soul Train to Motown" and that was a hit! This year, they are hitting the high notes with the musical, "The Wiz!"
Tuesday, April 16 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-04-16 19:32:32 GMT
The District of Columbia's Emancipation Day parade went on as planned a day after two bombs exploded in Boston near the finish line of the city's marathon.
The District of Columbia's Emancipation Day parade went on as planned a day after two bombs exploded in Boston near the finish line of the city's marathon.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-04-16 15:17:21 GMT
About 70 people gathered in Richmond for a ceremony marking the sixth anniversary of the mass shooting at Virginia Tech.Joe Samaha's daughter Reema was one of the 32 people killed. He said Tuesday that the long-term solutions to campus violence include better mental health treatment and helping troubled kids. Samaha is president of the Virginia Tech Family Outreach Foundation, which was formed after the 2007 shooting rampage to promote campus safety.Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling also addressed the cr...
About 70 people gathered in Richmond for a ceremony marking the sixth anniversary of the mass shooting at Virginia Tech.Joe Samaha's daughter Reema was one of the 32 people killed. He said Tuesday that the long-term solutions to campus violence include better mental health treatment and helping troubled kids. Samaha is president of the Virginia Tech Family Outreach Foundation, which was formed after the 2007 shooting rampage to promote campus safety.Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling also addressed the cr...
Monday, April 15 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-04-15 14:14:33 GMT
The tax deadline is fast approaching! You have until midnight tonight to get the forms in the mail, and while the internet has made filing taxes easier, this time of the year can still be stressful for some people.
The tax deadline is fast approaching! You have until midnight tonight to get the forms in the mail, and while the internet has made filing taxes easier, this time of the year can still be stressful for some people.
Monday, April 15 2013 6:46 AM EDT2013-04-15 10:46:06 GMT
The Internal Revenue Service only audits about 1 percent of individual tax returns each year. But the more money you make, the more likely you are to get audited.
The Internal Revenue Service only audits about 1 percent of individual tax returns each year. But the more money you make, the more likely you are to get audited.
Friday, April 12 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-04-12 23:19:05 GMT
A preoccupied Metro-rail passenger fell off a platform, Thursday evening, just as a train was pulling into the station. Two "Good Samaritans" pulled the dazed man to safety, seconds before the train roared past. Grainy surveillance video captured the incident.
A preoccupied Metro-rail passenger fell off a platform, Thursday evening, just as a train was pulling into the station. Two "Good Samaritans" pulled the dazed man to safety, seconds before the train roared past. Grainy surveillance video captured the incident.
Thursday, April 11 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-04-11 21:52:43 GMT
More than 3,300 symbolic grave markers was on display on the National Mall Thursday to honor the number of people killed by gun violence since the Sandy Hook school shooting.
More than 3,300 symbolic grave markers was on display on the National Mall Thursday to honor the number of people killed by gun violence since the Sandy Hook school shooting.
Wednesday, April 10 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-04-10 14:32:45 GMT
It's a case where bigger isn't always better.
It's a case where bigger isn't always better.The Washington Post is reporting that blue crabs are becoming bulkier due to the pollution from power plants, factories and vehicles.That could set off a major problem in the Chesapeake Bay, here crabs eat oysters.The same carbon that crabs absorb to grow bigger is also stunting the growth of oysters.Scientists think the super-sizing of the blue crabs over the next 75 to 100-years could throw off the food chain in the Chesapeake.
Monday, April 8 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-04-08 19:43:31 GMT
Love her or loathe her, one thing's beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. Thatcher's spokesman, Tim Bell, said the former prime minister died from a stroke Monday morning at the Ritz hotel in London.
Love her or loathe her, one thing's beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. Thatcher's spokesman, Tim Bell, said the former prime minister died from a stroke Monday morning at the Ritz hotel in London.
Monday, April 8 2013 6:55 AM EDT2013-04-08 10:55:27 GMT
The family of an American diplomat who was among those killed in a terrorist attack in southern Afghanistan has taken solace in knowing she died doing what she loved.
The family of an American diplomat who was among those killed in a terrorist attack in southern Afghanistan has taken solace in knowing she died doing what she loved.
Monday, April 8 2013 6:32 AM EDT2013-04-08 10:32:55 GMT
Medical marijuana and a measure addressing legal responsibilities related to dog bites are some of the remaining issues before Maryland lawmakers on the last day of the legislative session.
Medical marijuana and a measure addressing legal responsibilities related to dog bites are some of the remaining issues before Maryland lawmakers on the last day of the legislative session.
Friday, April 5 2013 12:40 PM EDT2013-04-05 16:40:33 GMT
The National Park Service has updated its predicted peak bloom time for the District of Columbia's cherry trees for a second time, moving it back a few days.
The National Park Service has updated its predicted peak bloom time for the District of Columbia's cherry trees for a second time, moving it back a few days.
Thursday, April 4 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-04-04 12:20:21 GMT
The White House says President Barack Obama will return 5 percent of his salary to the Treasury in light of automatic spending cuts that have led to furloughs for thousands of federal workers.
The White House says President Barack Obama will return 5 percent of his salary to the Treasury in light of automatic spending cuts that have led to furloughs for thousands of federal workers.
Tuesday, April 2 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-04-03 03:17:16 GMT
A former volunteer firefighter and his girlfriend were arrested Tuesday and are suspected of setting a majority of the 70 arsons on Virginia's Eastern Shore over the past five months.
A former volunteer firefighter and his girlfriend were arrested Tuesday and are suspected of setting a majority of the 70 arsons on Virginia's Eastern Shore over the past five months.
Tuesday, April 2 2013 9:28 AM EDT2013-04-02 13:28:46 GMT
The deer hunt in Rock Creek Park is over for now. The National Park Service says sharpshooters killed 20 deer - or about 10 percent of the total park population.
The deer hunt in Rock Creek Park is over for now. The National Park Service says sharpshooters killed 20 deer - or about 10 percent of the total park population.
Tuesday, April 2 2013 7:59 AM EDT2013-04-02 11:59:25 GMT
As lingering winter cold keeps spring greenery away, many residents from Chicago to Washington, D.C. remember it was only a year ago when record warmth had already snapped the landscape to life.
As lingering winter cold keeps spring greenery away, many residents from Chicago to Washington, D.C. remember it was only a year ago when record warmth had already snapped the landscape to life.
Monday, April 1 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-04-02 00:14:57 GMT
An amused President Barack Obama read a children's book to a gathering of boys and girls at the White House. It was all part of the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, which attracted 30,000 children and parents to the Executive Mansion's South Lawn for a day of festivities.
An amused President Barack Obama read a children's book to a gathering of boys and girls at the White House. It was all part of the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, which attracted 30,000 children and parents to the Executive Mansion's South Lawn for a day of festivities.
Friday, March 29 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-03-29 11:42:08 GMT
Hundreds of Christians streamed through the cobblestone alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, hoisting wooden crosses and chanting prayers to mark the crucifixion of Jesus.
Hundreds of Christians streamed through the cobblestone alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, hoisting wooden crosses and chanting prayers to mark the crucifixion of Jesus.
Thursday, March 28 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-03-28 16:44:31 GMT
If you plan to visit the tidal basin during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, keep one thing in mind: don't pick the blossoms - it's against the law!
If you plan to visit the tidal basin during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, keep one thing in mind: don't pick the blossoms - it's against the law!
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