Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/top-stories en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:43:31 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:43:31 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/Reports-of-Smoke-at-Gallery-Place-Chinatown-Metro-70702547.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:47:28 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*79/metro+washington.jpg
Metro says it doesn't know what the cause of the smoke is.

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It can be a long walk to the car when your hands are full and no one else is around. Pat Collins reports on a police program to protect holiday shoppers.

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Or how to keep the brats busy.

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The suspect, who was seen at an IHOP in Silver Spring, may also have been involved in the murder of a D.C. police officer.

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The volume of the fire sent firefighters on the defensive.

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In Fairfax, they can vaccinate a maximum of 12,000 people.

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The Bulldogs took control and advanced to their 8th straight regional final, winning 27-8 over Madison.

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A charity walkathon and Beltway construction could make this a nasty weekend on the roads.

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Hayfield head coach Billy Pugh returns to the locker room for the first time since suffering a stroke.

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Rawlings had just been to the funeral of another teenager who was killed on Halloween.

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Woman leaves her life savings in the care of the Virgin Mary.

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Takoma Park neighbors are on edge after Thursday's attack.

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Our experts break down Dallas Week. Bring on them Cowboys!

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A tour bus belonging to pop sensation Miley Cyrus overturned in Dinwiddie Co., Va. Friday morning. The driver of that bus was killed and another person was injured. Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the crash.

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High airfares, crowded planes, and fewer flights have more people packing up the car and hitting the highways instead of flying this Thanksgiving.

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The D.C. Armory is stuffed with merch up to 90 percent off.

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The Night Note is your one-stop shop for the evening's best headlines. Read it. Use it. Love it.

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We lost a member of the NBC4 family this week.

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Emma Cabrera was killed in a bizarre accident Friday morning.

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Pepco has asked for a distribution rate increase, and customers don't like it.

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All politics are personal, right?

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Friends, family and strangers come together to say goodbye to a 9-year-old shot through a closed door.

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The National Mall must be more focused on serving people and visitors to D.C., argues one local group.

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Mr. Excitement, Ryan Zimmerman, is hosting DeAngelo Hall's birthday party tonight. Will there be cupcakes?

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A mom warns women about waiting to get their first mammogram. Kimberly Suiters reports.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/The-Clash-of-the-Splash--70558307.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:51 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/001843E11.jpg
High school swimmers, mayor's tri group spark battle over pool configurations.

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Is it time for the Skins to start thinking long-term at running back?

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Out with the Blade; in with the Agenda.

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Thunderstorms in November are rare. So how did it happen?

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Wendy Rieger gets cooking lessons for a vegan Thanksgiving.

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A forgotten corner of Northeast is quickly changing.

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From mermaids to flying pigs check out these pictures of off-beat, interesting happenings from around the world.

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The family of a decorated U.S. Army Veteran is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who can help them find his urn and cremains.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/Police-Make-Arrest-in-Liquor-Store-Killing-70541477.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:09:20 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/hernandez+shooting3.jpg
Police say they have a break in the death of a liquor store owner.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/Cold_Case__Donna_Dustin_of_Bowie__Md__Washington_DC.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:44:18 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/001845B9.jpg
Donna Dustin of Bowie, Md. was 17 when she was murdered on Nov. 17, 1973. Her father's never given up hope that justice will be served.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/television/NATL-Lou-Dobbs-Might-Run-for-Senate-White-House-70578182.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:43:20 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/loudobbsA.jpg
Ousted CNN host Lou Dobbs could be the next U.S. Senator from NJ.

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The Night Note is your one-stop shop for the evening's best headlines. Read it. Use it. Love it.

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Things got a tad crazy for Jack Evans during a ride with Mayor Fenty.

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A job fair courts workers for its new casino development.

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Early morning raids lead to the arrest of 19 alleged Latin Kings gang members.

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41-year-old Brendan Friedman, a biology teacher at Clarksburg High in Montgomery County, Md., was arrested and charged with holding up a pharmacy and bank at gunpoint. His defense lawyer says Friedman...

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Manassas's residents will have to soon turn to a new ISP when they want to play World of Warcraft.

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