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White House to look into G-8 security reimbursement - WTOP
... will look into reimbursing local law enforcement for costs associated with President Barack Obama's decision in March to move the G-8 summit to Camp David from Chicago, where it was originally planned, an administration official said Saturday.
5 killed in Nigeria church attack - WTOP
The witnesses declined to be named for fear of reprisals. Police spokesman Samuel Tizhe confirmed the attack took place. Meanwhile Sunday, the Nigerian Red Cross said at least 16 people were killed in an attack on church services at the campus of ...
US seeks coordinated Gulf strategy on Iran, Syria - WTOP
They expressed a shared commitment to a stable international oil market, senior State Department officials said, outlining the discussions on condition of anonymity. America's top diplomat and the Saudi monarch also discussed coordination among the ...
3 more tied to NYC madam case as arrests emerge - WTOP
Investigators searched Manhattan lawyer David Jaroslawicz's office Friday, according to a person familiar with the case, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation. Jaroslawicz is involved in a corporate entity that owns ...
Whistleblower exposes secret DC parking spots - WTOP
"The dirty little secret is that the meter maid does not come regularly so you can actually park without getting a ticket," said a commuter who declined to give her name. "It would be a lot more expensive to park in my building.
Hamas drifting away from longtime patron Iran - WTOP
Hamas also rejected Iran's demand that the group publicly side with Assad, standing firm even when Tehran delayed the monthly support payments Hamas needs to govern the Gaza Strip, according to a senior Hamas official who insisted on anonymity because ...
Dad of NYC subway bomb plotter faces prison time - WTOP
One family member was in court for the sentencing, but wouldn't give his name. He became a US citizen on Oct. 23, 2007, one of the happiest days of his life, she said. "He was never politically minded but he fervently believed in the American dream.
Postal workers: Frederick mail piling up - WTOP
Three former Tilco Drive workers spoke to The Frederick News-Post on the condition of anonymity. The News-Post agreed to the request because of the compelling nature of the information and its widespread implications. "It seems like Baltimore is more ...
GM to add more steel to Volt to protect battery - WTOP
General Motors will strengthen the structure around the batteries in its Volt electric cars to keep them safe during crashes, a person briefed on the matter said Thursday. Jan. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) By TOM KRISHER and DEE-ANN DURBIN AP ...
Cheerleader could lose job for touchdown celebration - WTOP
"(The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders) are the squad that made cheerleading in America what it is today, so they make sure they run a tight ship," says a former Redskins cheerleading director, who asked to remain anonymous. "I would worry she would lose ...
Arrests drop, but prostitution doesn't in DC - WTOP
"If you cut seven people out of the equation, you can't effect as many arrests," says the ex-officer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "You can't rotate around the city as much." Statistics appear to support the conclusion that the cuts led to ...
divided over terror suspects - WTOP
... is trying to sway the opposition by arguing that the House provisions would potentially make it impossible to try terror suspects in federal courts, which in some cases could be the better venue for prosecution, an administration official said. ...
DC stays on high alert after Sept. 11 - WTOP
The officials insisted on anonymity to discuss the investigation. While such tips are common among intelligence agencies, this one received more attention, and government officials chose to speak publicly about it, because of the connection to the ...
Gang of armed men break into Frederick home - WTOP
The woman, who, like the others, asked not to be identified, said she stood up and got her hand on the door handle to run inside, but before she could go any farther, one of the men had a gun to the back of her head. He pushed her inside and threw her ...
Slashing victim was pregnant, says experience was 'traumatic' - WTOP
The 20-year-old woman, who requested anonymity, spoke to reporters at the Fairfax County Police station near Fair Oaks Mall, where three of the incidents happened. The woman said she was visibly pregnant in February when she was wrapping up an evening ...
Pr. George's exec. not satisfied with Johnson resignation - WTOP
Rushern Baker has asked Johnson to vacate her District 6 seat on the council immediately, according to sources close to the county executive who spoke with WTOP Political Analyst Mark Plotkin. The process to replace a council seat has to start 90 days ...
DC Council: No decision on Thomas scandal Tuesday - WTOP
Councilmembers declined to publicly speak about the meeting, but two members speaking on condition of anonymity said the meeting was an opportunity for the members to voice their concerns to Thomas. The majority of those in the room reportedly asked ...
Metro train ran through red 1 day after safety order - WTOP
"This all goes back to proper training," a Metro train operator, speaking on the condition of anonymity, tells WTOP. The Tri-State Oversight Committee, the agency charged with direct oversight of Metro safety, says it will be talking about the red ...
Source: Wheelchair-bound man had .30 BAC - WTOP
The subject told them he wasn't going anywhere," a source close to the investigation tells WTOP. "The officers had no choice but to place the subject under arrest. As one of the officers attempted to take control of his arm, the subject immediately ...
Two more Metro train operators ran through red - WTOP
But a Metro train operator, speaking on the condition of anonymity, tells WTOP the risks involved with these violations are great. "You could have track workers on the tracks where these incidents happened," the operator says. "Someone could have been ...
2 Metro operators ran through red in past month - WTOP
A Metro train operator, speaking on the condition of anonymity, tells WTOP the incidents are "unusual" given the fact that they happened so close to one another. Metro says both train operators came forward and admitted their violations. ...
Extra taxi fee takes effect Monday in DC - WTOP
The driver, who did not want to be identified, says the surcharge will likely bring in an extra $5 to $10 for him. Still, he's a bit wary of customer reactions to the new fee. "The amount of headache I'm going to be getting from most people each time ...
Va. officials: $2 billion needed for disabled care - WTOP
... $30 million in the next 10 days, then commit an estimated $2 billion over the next 10 years to comply with federal laws for the care people with mental and developmental disabilities, senior legislators and administration officials said Wednesday. ...
'Shotgun Stalker' seeks temporary release from hospital - WTOP
One of his victims -- who did not want to be identified -- tells WTOP she's worried Swann might stop taking his medications and hurt someone else if let out. The victim recalls parking her car in Adams Morgan and walking toward her house when she was ...
Lobbyist, mother of three dies in car fire at Southeast home - WTOP
"She was a wonderful, wonderful person," says one neighbor who knows the Turtons well, and asked not to be identified. "She will be missed. ...