Good morning! Back on air today on @wusa9 after spending five beautiful months with my baby girl. Bittersweet day for sure. Go easy on me 😉❤️

The school denied our request to see the video but did send over a statement, acknowledging the incident. We are waiting to hear back from MPD about any potential charges being filed in this case.

A DC mother says a teacher's aide was fired after 'mishandling' her 6-year-old son who has autism. Martinique White says it happened last month at Bridges Public Charter School. The investigation is ongoing, but White wants to see the aide face charges. @wusa9

EXCLUSIVE: 'I just said we're on our way.' DC firefighters recount call for help from one of their own. https://t.co/hJK6gUjT7S @wusa9

The firefighters of Engine 18 recount the night an off-duty firefighter was shot. Gary Dziekan couldn't get through to a DC 911 operator, so he called his own fire station for help. @wusa9

🥲 It's going to start getting dark sooner in DC: We're losing about a minute of sunlight each day @wusa9 https://t.co/fj7HkZWqj5

President Donald Trump's emergency crime order has officially expired. Despite the 30-day crime crackdown expiring at 11:59 p.m., the National Guard will remain patrolling DC streets through November. @wusa9 https://t.co/pqSJfmPuQH

HEALTH ALERT: A common ingredient in gel polish is now banned in Europe. Experts say, the chemical could cause fertility issues. It's still allowed in the U.S. but many people are wondering if they should stop gel manicures. @wusa9

Prince George’s County student hit by car near school; Parents demand safety improvements. @wusa9 https://t.co/RYqlVfXI47

HAPPENING TODAY: A prayer vigil and search for a missing Prince George's County woman. 19-year old Dacara Thompson was last seen August 22. @wusa9 Details: - 5:30pm - The corner of Jasmine Terrace & Riggs Road. - If possible, wear pink.

PLEASE SHARE: A Maryland family is pleading for help after their 19-year-old daughter disappeared a week ago. Dacara Thompason was last seen near Jasmine Terrace and Riggs Road on Aug. 22. https://t.co/SNNhFOdHu5 @wusa9

'I have seen my family for the first time in more than 160 days' | Kilmar Abrego Garcia released, reunited with family @wusa9 https://t.co/mRMW0Hnqx7

This makes me SO happy!

Missing 18-year-old Andrew Nguyen last seen today at 6am in the 9500 block of Old Creek Drive, Fairfax. He is 5’8”, 120lbs, with black hair & brown eyes. Last seen wearing a brown plaid shirt and dark pants. (1/2)

Mixed feelings among DC residents amid federal law enforcement street patrols. @wusa9 https://t.co/aKP9TyaIF5

DEVELOPING: Air Canada suspends operations as flight attendants go on strike. Flight attendants walked off the job around 1 a.m. Saturday. @wusa9 https://t.co/UkxaLLaaji

BRANCH AVE CLOSED: Fatal pedestrian hit & run investigation underway. Follow police direction #MDtraffic

FULL INTERVIEW:

DC traffic was recently ranked the worst in the country. Sitting in that traffic can have a negative impact on your health. Dr. Lorenzo Norris joined us this morning on @wusa9 with some tips on how to reduce the stress that comes with your commute. @GWSMHS

Terry McLaurin placed on 'active / physically unable to perform' list as team reinstates wide receiver. McLaurin showed up for training camp Sunday but won't practice. https://t.co/55Jp4MsoP1 @wusa9

Day 2 of 'Kids World' kicks off downtown later today. Thanks to @GerrenPrice with @DowntownDCBID for coming on @wusa9 this morning to talk about what to expect. The FREE event runs from 12pm-6pm today.