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Joined December 2008
A federal rule that would have required cosmetic companies to test talc-based makeup products for asbestos contamination has been withdrawn. Now, one specialist says the onus is falling on the consumer.
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A recently withdrawn FDA rule means cosmetic companies are no longer required to test talc-based products for asbestos, leaving consumers responsible for choosing safer options.
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: WTOP's Bob Immler signs off for the last time, retiring after 40 years in the traffic business.
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After more than 30 years of guiding Washingtonians through traffic’s twists and turns, legendary evening anchor Bob Immler is signing off for the last time at WTOP.
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Changing weather patterns and increased water would strain the Potomac River, which serves as the primary — and, in some cases, sole — water supply for water companies in D.C., Virginia and Maryland. https://t.co/5qVtoQyECW
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A new ICPRB report warns that the Potomac River may not meet the D.C. region’s needs during an extreme drought by 2030. Climate change, rising demand and growing data center usage are increasing the...
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DEA Administrator Terrance Cole said in a statement that while Campo is no longer employed by the DEA, the allegations undermine trust in law enforcement. https://t.co/xg0RT1mIvM
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A former high-level agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and an associate have been charged with conspiring to launder millions of dollars and obtain military-grade firearms and...
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Standing three stories tall, the mural depicts Ginsburg in her judicial robe with her hands open as a flock of birds flies above her. It’s an image that has become a staple of D.C.’s public art scene, even being an included stop on city tours. https://t.co/Cbim3cQ3vk
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The U Street landmark widely known as “the RBG building” is headed to auction next week, raising questions about the future of the beloved mural of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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D.C. police, Prince George’s County police, and the FBI Cross Border Task Force found “human remains” while conducting a joint missing persons investigation at Indian Creek Steam Valley Park. https://t.co/nmZzJkeJ3R
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A homicide investigation is underway in Prince George’s County after the body of a missing D.C. teen was found in College Park, Maryland.
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WEATHER ALERT: "Treacherous" driving conditions as freezing fog and rain develop Friday night after snow blankets the D.C. region. Tap for the latest forecast. https://t.co/hdCnVltFTF
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Flurries are falling as a wintry storm blankets the D.C. area Friday; it’s the first time the D.C. region has seen measurable snowfall in December since 2017.
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Scammers never take holidays off — in fact, they treat the shopping season like their Super Bowl. Data Doctors' Ken Colburn has some tips on how to avoid holiday scams. https://t.co/Al1RRy19Go
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Scammers never take holidays — in fact, they treat the shopping season like their Super Bowl. While fake shipping notices and phony giveaways aren’t new, the way scams are being delivered has evolved…
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NEWS ALERT: Frank Gehry, the celebrated architect whose iconic designs include the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in D.C., dies at 96. https://t.co/k4ocHwI6pJ
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Frank Gehry, who designed some of most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. He was 96.
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In this edition of WTOP's Beer of the Week, learn about this flavorful, crisp and balanced dark ale. https://t.co/mAVcSkS4pg
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WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s Greg Engert to talk about Dancing Gnome Altbier for WTOP’s Beer of the Week.
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DC PIPE BOMB CASE: The Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties is said to have confessed to the act during an interview with investigators. https://t.co/TSpXhTXE5q
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A Virginia man on Friday made his first court appearance on charges that he planted a pair of pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on...
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SPORTS ALERT: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will return to the field Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, after missing three straight games with a dislocated left elbow. https://t.co/xQx1wqyGJt
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will return to the field Sunday against the Minnesota Viking.
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This week's Friday Freebies include buy-one-get-one-free handbags and wallets online at Montana West, a free Big Shack Burger and Alexandria, Virginia's Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, and the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. https://t.co/HLplITqIrR
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Check out the latest Friday Freebies!
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WEATHER ALERT: Flurries are tapering off after a wintry storm coated the D.C. region. That snowfall could make for a slick drive home Friday. Tap for the latest. https://t.co/hdCnVltFTF
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Flurries are falling as a wintry storm blankets the D.C. area Friday; it’s the first time the D.C. region has seen measurable snowfall in December since 2017.
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Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon is thankful to be alive after surviving a shooting in Maryland. He endured months of recovery, relearning how to walk and rebuilding his confidence. https://t.co/aZDxM8smCA
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Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon is thankful to be alive after surviving a shooting in Maryland. He endured months of recovery, relearning how to walk and rebuilding his confidence.
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Audi’s excellent electric A6 did not disappoint when we drove it but the automaker is nonetheless upping the ante with an even faster S version. https://t.co/ARmBCJ0uTZ
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Audi’s excellent electric A6 did not disappoint when we drove it but the automaker is nonetheless upping the ante with an even faster S version.
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For years, the question of who planted pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the night of Jan. 5, 2021, one day before the rioters stormed the Capitol, was one of Washington’s most persistent mysteries. https://t.co/VxTxiHdI6P
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Investigators have identified Brian J. Cole Jr., of Woodbridge, Virginia, as the suspect in the 2021 pipe bomb case near the RNC and DNC headquarters. A newly unsealed affidavit reveals how surveil...
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For many families, choosing a Christmas tree is a holiday tradition and this weekend is expected to be one of the busiest for tree sellers. https://t.co/jFy1naobRE
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For many families, choosing a Christmas tree is a holiday tradition and this weekend is expected to be one of the busiest for tree sellers.
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Almost an inch of slushy snow covering Rt 3 between Culpeper and Fredericksburg. Slippery, can’t see lane markers. @WTOP @WTOPtraffic
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CLOSINGS AND DELAYS: Virginia's Loudoun County Public Schools and Maryland's Prince George's County schools are closed Friday. https://t.co/LHS3Psc9xw
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To submit a multi-day closing for your organization, please call the WTOP newsroom and a team member will assist you. Sign up for WTOP Alerts Listen live for the latest traffic and weather Closings &
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