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8+ hour, 14+ min ago (354+ words) CLOSINGS & DELAYS: Maryland and Virginia schools announce 2-hour delay for Monday instruction. Stay with WTOP for the latest. Dan Ronan | [email protected] December 14, 2025, 8:02 PM A United Airlines plane conducted an emergency fuel dump and landing at Dulles Airport after an engine failed during takeoff, on Saturday. Questions have been raised in response to the United Airlines 777-200-Extended Range jet, flight 803s fuel dump and why the pilots were forced to do it. An expert said the weight of the fuel wouldve made the emergency landing more dangerous. "Airplanes are designed to take off with lots of fuel in the wings. But then, it couldnt immediately land with that same amount of fuel," said aviation safety expert Jeff Guzzetti. To get to Japan, the Dulles to Tokyo bound Triple Seven plane would have been airborne for more than 14 hours and it would have…...

8+ hour, 26+ min ago (1339+ words) Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Local crisis services can be reached at 757-656-7755. Retired Navy SEAL DJ Shipley stood in a dimly lit room in Mexico, far from his home in Virginia Beach, waiting for the hallucinations to start. He was trying his best to vibe with the meditative music " a pan-like flute played over soft drumming and the whirring of Tibetan sound bowls " coming from a group of alternative health practitioners sitting cross-legged on the tile floor. While he considered it all a little "foo-foo," he was desperate. Sixteen years and 10 months in the special operations force had taken taken a toll. His body was filled with metal from invasive surgical repairs, and his cognition was impaired from a lingering traumatic brain…...

14+ hour, 4+ min ago (318+ words) WEATHER ALERT: Arctic cold air sweeps into the D.C. region today with temperatures plummeting to the 20s, wind chills single digits Sandy Kozel | [email protected] December 14, 2025, 2:12 PM The Arlington County Board gave final approval at its Saturday meeting to a major redevelopment project at 2601 Columbia Pike in Arlington, Virginia. "The Elliott" will be a 6-story, mixed-use property, with 271 apartments and about 15,000 square feet of retail space. It will replace the Fillmore Gardens shopping center on Columbia Pike, east of Walter Reed Drive. Under the redevelopment plan, a parking lot would be turned over to the county " to potentially become part of an expanded Penrose Park. Several projects proposed for that strip fell through over the years, leaving the property empty as it fell into disrepair. The strip mall housed the Salsa Room, Atilla's restaurant, a CVS and a number of other small businesses....

14+ hour, 39+ min ago (738+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " To preserve some of the city's oldest and historically-significant structures, Virginia Beach has designated the area around them as special districts. The formal recognition of a Historic and Cultural District is more than a label. It requires a City Council-appointed board to review proposed alterations to buildings in the designated zone. Each month, the Historical Review Board votes on applications to alter elements within historic districts across the city. A recent unusual request from a centuries-old church in Virginia Beach in a historic district has some city officials questioning whether the review board's standards are too stringent and cost prohibitive. On Wednesday, the Planning Commission heard a request from Nimmo United Methodist Church to be removed from the Nimmo Church Historical and Cultural District. The church's removal would subsequently eliminate the district all together. The city's Historic Review…...

16+ hour, 46+ min ago (1708+ words) Few experiences capture the magic of autumn quite like a scenic fall-foliage drive along the East Coast. From the fiery red maples of Vermont to the golden mountain ridges of Virginia, these routes turn ordinary highways into glowing corridors of color. The season transforms small towns into postcard scenes, wraps rural roads in warm light, and gives travelers the feeling that the year is slowing down just long enough to appreciate the beauty around them. For many Americans, these drives are more than road trips, they're cherished traditions that signal the start of crisp air, cozy evenings, and harvest-season charm. Small towns on either end of the route add charm without interrupting the tranquility. North Conway and Lincoln offer cozy caf's, covered bridges, and fall markets, perfect for grabbing cider doughnuts before continuing your drive. The combination of raw nature…...

19+ hour, 40+ min ago (691+ words) Franklin is also expected to hire his former quarterback coach at Penn State, Danny O'Brien, to the same position. And, one of his most important hires, Chuck Losey, is also heading to Blacksburg as ... New Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin continues to fill out his coaching staff this month before the transfer portal opens in January. Last week, the Hokies hired their former head coach, Brent Pry, as defensive coordinator. Shortly afterward, Virginia Tech reportedly agreed to terms with Penn State tight ends coach Ty Howle as the new offensive coordinator. Franklin is also expected to hire his former quarterback coach at Penn State, Danny O'Brien, to the same position. And, one of his most important hires, Chuck Losey, is also heading to Blacksburg as Virginia Tech's new strength and conditioning coach. The Hokies are also keeping at least…...

19+ hour, 57+ min ago (132+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Several Virginia ticket holders scored prizes Saturday night, including one who won $1 million. That ticket matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball. The winning ... RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Several Virginia ticket holders scored prizes Saturday night, including one who won $1 million. That ticket matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball. The winning numbers were 1, 28, 31, 57, 58, and the Powerball was 16. The million-dollar ticket was sold at Express Food Mart, 4713 Backlick Road in Annandale. The next Powerball drawing is Monday, December 15, with an estimated jackpot of $1.1 billion. A single ticket that matches all six numbers can choose between the advertised annuity paid over 30 years or a one-time cash option of about $503.4 million (before taxes)....

22+ hour, 17+ min ago (682+ words) At 51, Keith Brown found himself without a home." Forced to leave his mother's house amid a long struggle with alcoholism, he refused to consider temporary accommodation as he feared he "would end up in prison" or fall deeper into addiction. Instead, he headed into Norwich, brought himself a tent, and walked into a woodland in Sprowston. Keith Brown moved to Norwich when he was 12 (Image: Henry Durand) He stayed there for three months. Mr Brown's life hasn't been easy. He moved to Norfolk from Essex when he was 12, started work at 16, and at 19 had a child with a woman he later separated from. But he'd never been homeless. "The first night was actually marvellous," he said. "I made sure I put all my rubbish in the bin, I set myself up. "You've got lots of noises in the woods - foxes…...

22+ hour, 52+ min ago (74+ words) The sophomore scored all seven of the Mustangs" points in overtime, to help Mount Vernon take down previously undefeated Williamsburg. Wright comes up clutch to lift injury-stunted Mount Vernon over Williamsburg Stuelke scores season-high 31, No. 11 Iowa cruises by Lindenwood 102-68 People looking for alternatives as health insurance premiums set to rise First Alert Day: Warming shelters open in Linn County Mount Vernon takes two on the road from Williamsburg...

23+ hour, 34+ min ago (264+ words) Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (4-10) at Virginia Tech Hokies (9-2) Blacksburg, Virginia; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hokies -28.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech hosts Maryland-Eastern Shore after Neoklis Avdalas scored 30 points in Virginia Tech's 96-74 win against the Western Carolina Catamounts. The Hokies have gone 6-0 in home games. Virginia Tech is ninth in the ACC scoring 83.3 points while shooting 46.3% from the field. The Hawks are 1-9 on the road. Maryland-Eastern Shore ranks second in the MEAC with 21.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Joseph Locandro averaging 3.3. Virginia Tech averages 83.3 points, 11.7 more per game than the 71.6 Maryland-Eastern Shore gives up. Maryland-Eastern Shore averages 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 fewer made shots on average than the 7.5 per game Virginia Tech gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Amani Hansberry is scoring 16.3 points per game with 7.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Hokies. Avdalas is averaging 15.1 points and 4.4 assists…...