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Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Flight Disruptions During America 250 Events Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Flight Disruptions During America 250 Events
Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Flight Disruptions During America 250 Events The skies over Washington are about to get crowded, and travelers at Reagan National Airport could feel it. Flight schedules at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will be adjusted throughout the summer as America 250 celebrations bring military flyovers, parachute jumps, fireworks, and other aerial events to downtown DC. The biggest disruption is expected during Independence Day festivities. On Thursday, July 3, no flights are scheduled at DCA for several hours during the early afternoon to accommodate aerial rehearsals and performances, according to the Metropolitan Washingto…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman In Wheelchair Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Virginia: Police Woman In Wheelchair Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Virginia: Police
Woman In Wheelchair Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Virginia: Police A Virginia woman who was using a mobility device died after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing a roadway in Fairfax County, police said. The fatal crash happened around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Dart Drive in Hybla Valley, according to Fairfax County Police. Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives said the driver of a 2026 Ford F-250 was turning right from Dart Drive onto northbound Richmond Highway when the truck struck the woman as she crossed Dart Drive from north to south in her mobility device. She was rushed to a nearby hospi…

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Life In Prison Possible For Maryland Felon Accused Of Selling Guns, Fentanyl, Feds Say Life In Prison Possible For Maryland Felon Accused Of Selling Guns, Fentanyl, Feds Say
Life In Prison Possible For Maryland Felon Accused Of Selling Guns, Fentanyl, Feds Say Some risks carry a lifetime price. A Maryland man accused of repeatedly selling fentanyl and firearms to an undercover officer across Southern Maryland is now facing federal charges that could put him behind bars for life. Federal prosecutors say Paul Dewayne Dorsey, 46, of Lexington Park, was named in a 13-count indictment returned by a grand jury on Thursday, July 2, following a months-long drug and firearms investigation. According to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland, Dorsey allegedly distributed 40 grams or more of fentanyl to an undercover officer on eight separat…

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Sports
Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51 Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51
Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51 A former Pro Bowl linebacker who helped deliver a long-awaited franchise breakthrough is being remembered after his death at 51. Keith Mitchell, a New Orleans Saints standout who also played for two other NFL teams, died Thursday, July 2, the team announced in a statement. The Saints remembered Mitchell as a team legend who beat long odds after an outstanding college career at Texas A&M. Mitchell, listed at 6-foot-2 and about 235 pounds, signed with New Orleans as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He made the 53-man roster and played in all 16 games as a rookie, contributing on defense …

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Weather
Here’s When Potentially Severe Storms Could Hit During Historic Heat Wave Here’s When Potentially Severe Storms Could Hit During Historic Heat Wave
Here’s When Potentially Severe Storms Could Hit During Historic Heat Wave The holiday weekend forecast comes with two competing hazards and one piece of good news. The National Weather Service said a historic, dangerous heat wave and humid air mass will fuel scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms across the Northeast from Friday, July 3, through Monday, July 6. Storms are expected to develop during the hottest parts of the day, generally from the late afternoon until around 9 p.m. Friday and on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. The main threats are heavy downpours, damaging winds, and lightning, especially for outdoor events and fireworks. Friday will b…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch
July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch July is bringing plenty of fresh watchlist material to Netflix. Netflix’s July lineup includes new original series, movies, returning favorites, live sports, and several familiar films, according to the company’s Tudum site. The month opened Wednesday, July 1, with "Enola Holmes 3," bringing Millie Bobby Brown back as the young detective in a Malta-set mystery involving a missing Sherlock Holmes. "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," featuring Tom Hanks as beloved children’s television host Fred Rogers, dropped on Wednesday as well. Also available now is "Worst Neighbor Ever," a true-cri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know 1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know More than 1.7 million grill brushes are being recalled as families nationwide prepare for Fourth of July cookouts. Conair issued the recall for about 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recall affects eight different models of grill and pizza stone brushes. The brushes were recalled because small metal bristles can detach from them and stick to grills or food. Swallowing the bristles can create a risk of serious internal injuries that may require surgery.  Conair, based in Stamford, Connec…

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News
Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators
Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators A confusing part of a high-profile disappearance case may be coming into sharper focus. Investigators believe two early ransom notes in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie likely came from the person or people who abducted her, CBS News reported, citing investigators familiar with the case. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. CBS News reported that investigators believe the same person or people sent both notes and that both were likely sent from the same computer IP address. The first note was…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Beagle Kicked Airborne At Dulles Refuses To Quit, Still Busting Smugglers A Year Later Beagle Kicked Airborne At Dulles Refuses To Quit, Still Busting Smugglers A Year Later
Beagle Kicked Airborne At Dulles Refuses To Quit, Still Busting Smugglers A Year Later You can't keep a good beagle down. A Virginia detector dog who was kicked so hard by an international traveler at Dulles Airport that he went airborne has made a full recovery and is back doing what he does best, catching smugglers one sniff at a time. One year after the shocking assault, Freddie, the 6-year-old US Customs and Border Protection agriculture detector beagle stationed at the Sterling airport, is thriving and still protecting America's food supply. In fact, Freddie celebrated a milestone this week. On Tuesday, June 30, the veteran beagle recorded his 200th agriculture detecti…

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Real Estate
$65.7M Refinance Secured For Morgan Stanley-Anchored Baltimore Office Tower $65.7M Refinance Secured For Morgan Stanley-Anchored Baltimore Office Tower
$65.7M Refinance Secured For Morgan Stanley-Anchored Baltimore Office Tower A major Maryland waterfront office tower has landed a multimillion-dollar financial vote of confidence. In Baltimore's Harbor Point neighborhood, the eight-story Thames Street Wharf office building has secured a $65.7 million refinancing package, according to commercial real estate firm JLL, which arranged the transaction on behalf of owner AH Realty Trust. The five-year loan covers the 263,426-square-foot waterfront property overlooking the Inner Harbor, one of the first buildings developed as part of Harbor Point's transformation from a former industrial brownfield into one of Baltimore's…

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Handcuffed Driver Dies After Maryland Crash As AG Launches Investigation (DEVELOPING) Handcuffed Driver Dies After Maryland Crash As AG Launches Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Handcuffed Driver Dies After Maryland Crash As AG Launches Investigation (Developing) A Maryland man died after becoming unresponsive while in police custody following a late-night crash, triggering an investigation by the Independent Investigations Division of the Attorney General's Office. The incident unfolded around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, in Greenbelt, where the US Park Police requested assistance from local police after officers spotted a vehicle leave the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and crash into a wooded area off Southway in Prince George's County. According to investigators, US Park Police officers had already handcuffed the driver and escorted him from the …

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Helicopters, Drones, Sonar Deployed In Search For Missing Teen At Great Falls (DEVELOPING) Helicopters, Drones, Sonar Deployed In Search For Missing Teen At Great Falls (DEVELOPING)
Helicopters, Drones, Sonar Deployed In Search For Missing Teen At Great Falls (Developing) He went into the Potomac with friends. Hours later, despite helicopters overhead, sonar sweeping the river, drones in the air and underwater, and dozens of rescuers searching one of the region's most dangerous waterways, the 16-year-old still hadn't been found. The search began around 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, when Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the Potomac River near Sandy Landing and Great Falls after reports that a teenage boy entered the water and never resurfaced. Swift water rescue teams from Montgomery County and Fairfax County launched an extens…

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