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YOU LIKE THAT: Redskins Get First Road Win Of 2015, Beat Bears 24-21
John Matthews WMAL.com CHICAGO — (WMAL) The Redskins blew a 14-point lead. Twice. Kirk Cousins threw an ill-advised interception that allowed the Bears to tie the game. The Redskins faced a host...
Dec 14, 2015
LISTEN: First Trial Related To Gray’s Death Could Go To Jury Today
https://www.wmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2015/12/John-Matthews-for-web-Freddie.mp3 BALTIMORE — (CNN) The fate of William Porter will be in the hands of the jury as early as Monday. Port...
Dec 14, 2015
D.C. Job Growth Makes Small Gains in 2015
Daniela BersonWMAL.comWASHINGTON — (WMAL) Job growth in D.C. is improving, but not by much when compared to last year.New numbers released by George Mason University’s Center for Regional ...
Dec 11, 2015
Rep. Van Hollen: Government Shutdown is Paul Ryan’s Biggest Challenge Yet
Daniela Berson WMAL.com WASHINGTON — (WMAL) On December 12th, the Budget Continuing Resulution is set to expire in Congress. If the budget is not approved or the deadline is not extended, the U....
Dec 11, 2015
Virginia State Senator Proposes School Bus Passing Bill
Daniela Berson WMAL.com ARLINGTON — (WMAL) Virginia State Senator Barbra Favola introduced new legislation this week that will fine drivers who pass stopped school buses. Many school districts i...
Dec 11, 2015
Police Chief Slams Drunk Driving Laws After Officer’s Death
Dave SweetWMAL.comWASHINGTON — (WMAL) Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger addressed the media with frustration following a police procession to honor Officer Noah Leotta, who died at...
Dec 10, 2015
Montgomery Co. Officer Noah Leotta Passes Away at 24
Dave SweetWMAL.comWASHINGTON — (WMAL) Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta passed away Thursday morning after being struck by a suspected drunk driver during a traffic stop on December 3...
Dec 10, 2015
LISTEN: DC Police Resume Search For Homeless Girl Missing Nearly Two Years
John Matthews WMAL.com WASHINGTON — (WMAL) D.C. Police have resumed their search for a homeless girl who disappeared from a shelter 21 months ago. Relisha Rudd was 8 years old in March of 2014, ...
Dec 10, 2015
WATCH: Defendant In Freddie Gray Trial Says He Did Nothing Wrong
BALTIMORE — (CNN) Police Officer William Porter, one of six officers charged in the April death of Freddie Gray, testified Wednesday that he didn’t realize Gray was injured until the final...
Dec 10, 2015
I-66 Inside the Beltway to Become a Toll Road
Heather CurtisWMAL.comhttps://www.wmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2015/12/WED-PM-I-66-Tolls-Wrap-1.mp3WASHINGTON — (WMAL) Earlier this year, Thrillist named I-66 the most congested freeway...
Dec 09, 2015
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