Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV
Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV A line of thunderstorms moving through the DMV put air travel on hold Wednesday afternoon, triggering ground stops at Reagan National and Dulles airports. The FAA temporarily halted flights headed to both airports as storms pushed into the region, bringing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, according to forecasters. By mid-afternoon, departing flights at Dulles were averaging delays of 75 minutes and increasing, according to the FAA. At Reagan National, departing flights were averaging delays of approximately 15 minutes and increasing, while a broader ground de…
Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High (UPDATE) Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High (UPDATE)
Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High (Update) President Donald Trump brushed away concerns about affordability as inflation surged above 4% for the first time in three years, fueled by skyrocketing energy prices amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. Trump made the comments to reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, June 10. His remarks came hours after new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed the annual inflation rate reached 4.2% in May, marking the highest reading since April 2023. As a reporter asked him about the latest numbers, Trump seemed unbothered by rising inflation. "No, I love it," he said. …
Young Daughter Left Behind After Father Who Brought Her To US Dies In Maryland Crash Young Daughter Left Behind After Father Who Brought Her To US Dies In Maryland Crash
Young Daughter Left Behind After Father Who Brought Her To US Dies In Maryland Crash A child brought to the US by her father is now facing an uncertain future after he was killed in a Maryland crash. Israel López García, 39, a father of three who came to the country from Honduras with his young daughter, was identified by police as the pedestrian who was struck and killed on Monday morning in Montgomery County. Officers were called shortly after 2 a.m. on June 8 to the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Gail Street, where there were reports of a Honda that had struck a pedestrian. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, the driver was heading east on Veir…
Beagle At Dulles Airport Busts Travelers Packing 13 Pounds Of Pork, 16 Pounds Of Produce: CBP Beagle At Dulles Airport Busts Travelers Packing 13 Pounds Of Pork, 16 Pounds Of Produce: CBP
Beagle At Dulles Airport Busts Travelers Packing 13 Pounds Of Pork, 16 Pounds Of Produce: CBP A 3-year-old beagle with a nose for trouble just scored another win at Dulles Airport in Virginia. Valen, a CBP agriculture detector dog and member of the agency's famed Beagle Brigade, alerted officers to a traveler's luggage at Washington Dulles International Airport in Sterling, leading to the discovery of more than 13 pounds of prohibited pork products and nearly 16 pounds of fruits and vegetables. Not exactly carry-on essentials. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists searched the baggage after Valen signaled something was off. Inside, they found a stash of pork product…
Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks
Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks Honda and Acura vehicles sold across the Northeast are being recalled over a corrosion issue that could cause rear suspension components to fail. American Honda Motor Company issued the recall for 880,514 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The issue affects certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Honda Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The NHTSA said rust can build up on parts of the rear subframe that support the suspension, potentially causing those components to break. "Fail…
Afghan Interpreter Who Escaped Kabul, Lost State Dept. Job Loses Stafford Home In Fire Afghan Interpreter Who Escaped Kabul, Lost State Dept. Job Loses Stafford Home In Fire
Afghan Interpreter Who Escaped Kabul, Lost State Dept. Job Loses Stafford Home In Fire Five years after being airlifted out of Kabul during the collapse of Afghanistan, former US Embassy employee Said Hashimi is starting over once again. This time, in Virginia. A devastating fire that ripped through a row of townhomes on Wednesday, June 3, left Hashimi, his wife, and their five children without a home, destroying nearly everything they owned after years spent rebuilding a life in the United States. For Hashimi, the loss cuts deeper than walls and furniture. The Stafford father had already endured one life-altering upheaval after the Taliban takeover forced his evacuation fr…
Ex-NYPD Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA Ex-NYPD Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA
Ex-nypd Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA A former NYPD sergeant has been indicted on charges that she fraudulently collected more than $132,000 in salary and overtime pay by claiming to work hundreds of hours she never actually worked, prosecutors announced.  Rayna Rampaul, 42, of Queens, who was formerly known as Rayna Madho, has been charged with second-degree grand larceny and four counts of first-degree falsifying business records, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the indictment, Rampaul allegedly stole approximately $132,366.85 in pay from the New York Police Departm…
Driver Shot On I-295 Gets Himself To Hospital, Suspect Caught Within Hours In DC: MSP Driver Shot On I-295 Gets Himself To Hospital, Suspect Caught Within Hours In DC: MSP
Driver Shot On I-295 Gets Himself To Hospital, Suspect Caught Within Hours In DC: MSP A Maryland driver who was shot during an apparent road rage attack on I-295 Wednesday morning managed to get himself to a medical center before police tracked down the suspected gunman less than two hours later. Darius Bryant, 21, of Prince George's County, is accused of opening fire on a white Dodge van during the rush-hour shooting near Arundel Mills Boulevard in Anne Arundel County, according to Maryland State Police. The victim was struck by gunfire on the driver's side of the van while heading north on I-295 shortly before 7:30 a.m., investigators said. A passenger riding in the vehic…
Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown Iran's biggest soccer star is criticizing the Trump administration for creating "a lot of tension" on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mehdi Taremi addressed the issues that the Iranian national team faced upon arrival for the World Cup during an ESPN interview published on Wednesday, June 10. The Inter Milan striker spoke after 14 members of Iran's support staff were denied visas to enter the US. At least 3,400 people have died in Iran since the US and Israel launched their war at the end of February. Despite an indefinite ceasefire, Iranian and US-Israeli forces traded strikes in the d…
'Real-Life Cheers': Supporters Rally To Save 80-Year-Old Maryland Pub Ahead Of Key Hearing 'Real-Life Cheers': Supporters Rally To Save 80-Year-Old Maryland Pub Ahead Of Key Hearing
'Real-Life Cheers': Supporters Rally To Save 80-Year-Old Maryland Pub Ahead Of Key Hearing An 80-year-old Maryland watering hole that generations of locals say feels more like a second home than a bar is fighting to stay open, and supporters are making sure their voices are heard. The Magothy Inn on Center Street in Pasadena has become the focus of a growing community campaign ahead of a June 16 hearing before the Anne Arundel County Liquor Board, with residents raising thousands of dollars and sharing decades of memories in an effort to support the longtime neighborhood institution. A fundraiser launched on behalf of owner Paul Paesch and his family has already raised more than …
Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs A new civil complaint is adding to the legal pressure surrounding one of hip-hop’s most famous names. A former child actor filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting him when he was a minor, according to multiple reports. The plaintiff, identified anonymously as John Doe, alleges the incident happened at a Hollywood Hills networking party in May 2007, according to KTLA-TV. The suit says the plaintiff had been working as a child actor since 2004 and had attended the event via an invitation from his talent representatives. Accordi…
Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed
Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed The cause of death has been revealed for a mother of two who died after a sudden emergency involving a vacuum cleaner at a car wash in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 10. Gladys Lopez Echevarria, 26, was killed in a bizarre incident at Carriage House Car Wash on the 100 block of Bowman Street at approximately 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, according to Lebanon City Police. Officers responded to a medical assist call and found EMS already providing care at the scene, police said. Lopez Echevarria was taken to a local hospital, where she later died. As part of the inv…