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What's new since this morning's newspaper * Wed., Apr. 15, 2015
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A GYROCOPTER JUST LANDED ON THE CAPITOL LAWN
Julie Zauzmer
U.S. Capitol Police said that a small gyrocopter with one occupant landed on the West Lawn of the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon.One person has been detained and streets in the area are closed, Capitol Police spokeswoman Kimberly Schneider said in an e-mail.Read full article >> [
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CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS REPORTS FOR JURY DUTY IN A MARYLAND COURT
Robert Barnes, Dan Morse
One potential juror who was considered for a civil trial in Montgomery County on Wednesday morning could have brought a lot to the jury room. He’s the chief justice of the United States.John G. Roberts Jr. showed up for jury duty in Rockville like other civic-minded citizens and was being considered for a civil trial in a case involving a car crash. He answered two questions in open court about relatives — noting that his sister in Indiana is a nurse, and his brother-in-law was with Indiana State Police — but none about his own line of work, which would be listed on a questionnaire. He then talked with attorneys and the judge privately at the bench.Read full article >> [
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DEL. DAVID RAMADAN, VOCAL CRITIC OF DULLES GREENWAY TOLLS, TO CALL IT QUITS
Jenna Portnoy, Laura Vozzella
RICHMOND — Virginia Del. David I. Ramadan will not seek a third term in the House of Delegates, the Republican announced Wednesday.Ramadan, who represents parts of Loudoun and Prince William counties, cited his upcoming election fight and suffering business interests as reasons for his departure. Read full article >> [
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SEVEN PR. GEORGE’S COUNCIL MEMBERS BACK DONNA EDWARDS FOR U.S. SENATE
Arelis R. Hernández
When Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III endorsed the Senate candidacy of U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D) last week, it triggered a discussion about race. On Wednesday, a group of politicians in the county threw their support behind the candidacy of U.S. Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D), sparking a conversation about gender.Read full article >> [
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LISTEN TO THE 911 CALL THAT LED COPS TO TAKE THE ‘FREE-RANGE’ KIDS INTO CUSTODY
Donna St. George, Brigid Schulte
The 911 call that reignited the controversy over free-range parenting came in Sunday at 4:55 p.m.A man in Silver Spring reported that he was walking his dog and spotted “two kids that are unaccompanied, and they’ve been walking around for probably about 20 minutes by themselves.”Read full article >> [
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WALE TO ANNOUNCE REDSKINS’ FOURTH-ROUND DRAFT PICK LIVE AT FEDEX FIELD ON MAY 2
Clinton Yates
Wale is branching out in his D.C. sports franchise ambassador role. Today, the Redskins announced that the D.C.-native rapper will be performing at their (free! parking too!) annual Draft Day Party on May 2, as well as announcing their fourth-round pick live. The event is basically a Fanfest of sorts, with attendees being allowed to meet and greet with players, and hang out at the stadium. A celebrity announcer seems to be a new twist, however.Read full article >> [
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SOME METRO RIDERS SEE TECHNOLOGY WINNING OUT OVER CUSTOMER SERVICE
Robert Thomson
The staff of the transit authority is working on getting Metro out of the paper Farecard business. One of the last forms of paper payments is the TransitLink Card, and Metro wants to stop selling them at the end of the year.Read full article >> [
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CHERRY BLOSSOMS BRAVE THE RAIN IN D.C. THIS WEEK (PHOTOS)
Angela Fritz
The cherry trees took a bit of a weather hit this week, but it still looks beautiful enough for a stroll around the Tidal Basin and Potomac parks. [
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