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DC area braces for rain, wind from powerful weekend storm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:04 GMT

The D.C. area is bracing for rain and wind from a powerful coastal storm expected to inundate the region starting Friday night and lasting through the weekend. Here’s what you need to know.The National Hurricane Center said that the tropical cyclone is approaching the East Coast toward North Carolina and it will affect the D.C. region.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastClosings and DelaysSign up for WTOP alerts7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said the storm system is expected to bring widespread minor tidal flooding across the region, with the potential for moderate flooding along D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront as well as Annapolis and parts of Southern Maryland.The National Weather Service has issued several coastal flood watches and advisories.A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect for D.C., Arlington and Alexandria, from Saturday morning to late Saturday night with up to a foot of inu...

Ireland-South Africa showdown at Rugby World Cup finally on. England, Georgia eye wins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:04 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland’s game with No. 2 South Africa on Saturday has the feel of a Rugby World Cup final even though it’s only their third match of the pool stage.Neither team will be knocked out by defeat at Stade de France, but it will have still have a significant bearing on the rest of the tournament. The winner will likely top Pool B and avoid host France in the quarterfinals, yet face an equally massive contest against three-time champion New Zealand.The stuff of dreams, for fans at least.Ireland is on a 15-game winning streak but faces a Springboks side chasing a record fourth world title.SOUTH AFRICA vs. IRELAND (South Africa leads 18-1-8 overall, 0-0 at RWC)Aside from a 38-3 win for Ireland six years ago, seven of the last 10 meetings have seen a winning margin of six points or less. So it’s realistic not to expect a feast of attacking rugby. Only once in the 117-year history of the fixture has a match between them produced more than 50 points overall ...

Policía busca a sospechoso de agresión sexual en motel de Falls Church

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:04 GMT

La policía del condado Fairfax publicó el jueves fotografías de vigilancia del sospechoso de violar a una mujer en un motel en Falls Church, Virginia, el fin de semana pasado.Las fotos muestran a un joven vestido con una camiseta blanca, jeans ajustados de color oscuro, una gorra de béisbol de color claro volteada hacia atrás, zapatillas deportivas blancas y una mochila de color oscuro caminando cerca del motel.La policía describió al sospechoso como de origen hispano, delgado, de unos 20 años con acné o cicatrices en la cara.Los investigadores informaron que el sospechoso quedó con la víctima en el Quarry Inn Motel alrededor de las 6:40 p.m. el sábado 16 de septiembre. Cuando la mujer abrió la puerta, se presume que el sospechoso sacó un cuchillo y la amenazó antes de agredirla sexualmente, dijo la policía.Posteriormente, la mujer pudo salir de la habitación y llamar al 911.Los agentes registraron la zona, pero no pudieron encontrar al sospechoso.Los investigadores también están pi...

Live security wait times now on display at Reagan National Airport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:04 GMT

Live security wait times are now available for all screening checkpoints at Reagan National Airport — both general lines and TSA Pre-Check lines. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) Live security wait times are now available for all screening checkpoints at Reagan National Airport — both general lines and TSA Pre-Check lines. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) For years, air passengers have heard admonitions — get to the airport early. Now, flyers at Ronald Reagan National Airport, outside D.C. can know what to expect, once they get there.Live security wait times are now available for all screening checkpoints at Reagan National — both general lines and TSA PreCheck lines.During an early Friday morning visit at the Terminal 2 North checkp...

The United Auto Workers expands its strikes against automakers to 38 locations in 20 states

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:04 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers expands its strikes against automakers to 38 locations in 20 states.Source

Florida A&M University ranks among top 100 U.S. colleges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:04 GMT

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has achieved a significant milestone by breaking into the top 100 colleges in the United States. According to the U.S. News & World Report, FAMU ranks at number 91 among top public national universities and is the third-best Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the nation, following Spelman College in Georgia and Howard University in Washington, D.C. On FAMU’s website, President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., expressed his enthusiasm for the University’s position in the latest rankings. “This reflects our collective effort and our unstinting commitment to the success of our students and our making good use of the funds invested in us by Florida taxpayers, funding agencies, private-sector partners, philanthropic foundations, and friends,” he said. This remarkable achievement highlights FAMU’s dedication to academic excellence and its commitment to providing a top-tier education to its students. The university’...

Police arrest 2nd suspect accused of having puppy mill at mobile home in Davie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:04 GMT

Davie Police made a second arrest in connection to an alleged puppy mill that was found at the suspect’s home. Danielle Palladino, 29, was arrested on Friday. She is facing 170 counts, which include practicing veterinary medicine without a license, unlawful confinement of an animal and animal cruelty and abuse.She appeared in court and was given a $130,000 bond.The second arrest comes after police conducted a drug trafficking investigation involving her boyfriend, 30-year-old Sean Christopher Brodnax. During their investigation, police discovered large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine and cannabis that were intended to be trafficked, as well as 26 neglected or abused dogs that were kept in small cages at the couple’s mobile home. The canines, police said, were to be used for breeding purposes.Brodnax was charged with several drug-related charges in addition to several animal cruelty charges, which include unlawful confinement and practicing veterinary medicine without a lice...

Jury awards over $8 million to woman injured in IHOP fall in Sunrise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:04 GMT

A Broward County jury delivered a verdict on Tuesday, ordering the franchisee of a local IHOP restaurant to pay $8,299,916.53 to a woman for injuries sustained in a fall that occurred in 2021.According to a news release from Morgan & Morgan, on June 9, 2021, Melissa Melvin, 47, was leaving the IHOP located at 2454 North University Drive in Sunrise, when she slipped and fell on a deteriorated step outside the exit. The step, measuring only six inches deep, violated building codes mandating a minimum depth of 10 inches.The fall resulted in a severe trimalleolar ankle fracture, affecting all three ankle bones – the distal fibula (lateral malleolus) and the medial and posterior malleolus. Attorneys for Melvin said she endured months of painful recovery, spending several weeks in a wheelchair and six months of inability to climb stairs. Additionally, they said Melvin has been unable to drive or return to work due to persistent pain and swelling, relying on a cane for mobility d...

Tropical storm warnings in place on the East Coast as system sets up to deliver a wet and windy weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:04 GMT

(CNN) — Parts of the East Coast are in for a soggy weekend as a developing tropical storm swirls over the Atlantic, prompting tropical storm warnings from South Carolina to Maryland as the system makes its way toward land.The area of low pressure – called Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 – is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by the time it reaches North Carolina’s coast Friday and begins a three-day push up the coast, the National Hurricane Center said.TRACK THE STORMRain will stretch hundreds of miles from the storm’s center, often joined by gusty winds. Impacted areas could also see hazardous storm surge and coastal flooding, strong rip currents and rough surf.A few tornadoes are also possible in parts of the coastal mid-Atlantic.The storm system was about 250 miles east-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, Friday morning, with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph, the hurricane center said.It will likely be named Ophelia but could also be dubbed Philippe, depending on...

Tunisia finally sees some migration money from EU despite backlash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:04 GMT

BRUSSELS — The European Commission on Friday unlocked millions for Tunisia despite ongoing criticism over its controversial migrant deal with authoritarian President Kais Saied.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pressed ahead with an agreement to stem migration flows from Tunisia, which has been attacked by allies including the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell and the center-left German government. The Commission chief came under fire for allegedly ignoring EU countries in the negotiations and dismissing human rights in the deal. The EU executive on Friday announced it will disburse €127 million to the North African state — although the bulk of that funding originates in ongoing programs that predate the migration pact sealed in July. Commission spokesperson Ana Pisonero explained that €60 million of budgetary support — expected to be delivered next week — was already foreseen under Tunisia’s post-COVID recovery plan.With regard to the agreement signed with Tunis in J...