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Coverage of Unite the Right 2, counterprotests in DC area Live
Sunday will mark the one-year anniversary of the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. “Unite the Right 2” is set to be held Sunday evening near the White House. Follow reporters covering the event in the D.C. area.
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This is... not good. A year before Jordan McNair’s death, Maryland president nixed plan to overhaul athletes’ health care washingtonpost.com/sports/college…by Keara Dowd via twitter 8/17/2018 1:14:02 AM -
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New: The Pentagon says it’s delaying Trump’s military parade until 2019.
This after estimates reported today said… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by VeraMBergen via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 8/17/2018 12:17:37 AM -
After reports that Trump's long-planned military parade in November could cost $90 million, Pentagon announces that… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by DionNissenbaum via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 8/17/2018 12:00:49 AM -
The default version of our model, which we call Classic, shows Democrats with a 3 in 4 chance of winning the House… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Nate Silver via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 8/16/2018 11:09:07 PM -
Metro’s @ATULocal689 just rallied outside Metro Center, wanting WMATA’s GM fired over “special treatment” for Kessl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 8/16/2018 7:14:19 PM
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A bunch of union members signed this letter to @GovLarryHogan , calling for Wiedefeld to be fired over “unacceptable decisions and dishonest behavior.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvQVP8VsAAciZP.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/16/2018 5:35:49 PM -
“See? That’s him, he was there,” this @ATULocal689 member told me, pointing at a photo he said showed WMATA’s Wiedefeld at Vienna before Kessler’s group arrived. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvPWg0XcAAaUkq.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/16/2018 5:31:30 PM -
“See? That’s him, he was there,” this @ATULocal689 member said, pointing at photo apparently showing WMATA’s Wiedefeld at Vienna chatting with police. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvOy7PX0AE7NVK.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/16/2018 5:29:13 PM -
Metro’s @ATULocal689 just rallied outside Metro Center, wanting WMATA’s GM fired over “special treatment” for Kessler & co. on 8/12.
The signs they’re holding are photos taken by union workers at Vienna station, showing police around an empty train car. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvOHQFW0AAUvUc.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvOHQEXoAA-Zp1.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvOHP_X4AMBOfN.jpgby Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/16/2018 5:26:01 PM -
Metro’s @ATULocal689 just rallied outside Metro Center, wanting WMATA’s GM fired over “special treatment” for Kessler & co. on 8/12.
The signs they’re holding are photos taken by union workers at Vienna station, showing police around an empty train car. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvOHQFW0AAUvUc.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvOHQEXoAA-Zp1.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvOHP_X4AMBOfN.jpgby Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/16/2018 5:25:59 PM -
Metro’s @ATULocal689 just rallied outside Metro Center, wanting WMATA’s GM fired over “special treatment” for Kessler & co. on 8/12.
The signs they’re holding are photos taken by union workers at Vienna station, showing police around an empty train car. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvOHQFW0AAUvUc.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvOHQEXoAA-Zp1.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkvOHP_X4AMBOfN.jpgby Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/16/2018 5:25:58 PM -
Was it a shark that bit a man paddle boarding in a creek off the Rhode River in Edgewater yesterday? @MarylandDNR is investigating https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dku3ciKWwAAixxQ.jpg
by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/16/2018 3:47:02 PM -
My Dad wrote about #arethafranlin shows in DC several times. Here’s a couple from 1967 & 1971 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkuqviEWwAArnXu.jpg
by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/16/2018 2:51:40 PM -
On Sunday, I tweeted videos and photos from inside the metro where “Unite the Right 2” attendees had a train to the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Ford Fischer via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 8/16/2018 2:41:53 PM -
I had the opportunity to interview #ArethaFranklin in 2012 at DAR. I’ll post that video later today. R.I.P. Queen Of Soul https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkuhtb9U4AMAYmS.jpg
by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/16/2018 2:12:05 PM -
Fired up to be joining by bro @JeffJohnsonFI midnight-2am ET on the FI show on @SiriusXMFantasy ...@DerekCarty joins… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by TheBigCheeShow via twitter retweeted by KGDowdWTOP 8/16/2018 3:57:02 AM -
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Update on power at @Reagan_Airport : Flights are operating, but the power outage in the airport is delaying security and baggage claim systems. There WAS a generator smoking at one point (bringing in the fire department) but it has been resolved. Still no restoration time @wtopby Keara Dowd via twitter 8/16/2018 3:01:01 AM
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Flights are operating, however mechanical systems without power is slowing boarding and deplaning. (10:41pm)by Reagan Airport via twitter retweeted by KGDowdWTOP 8/16/2018 2:49:31 AM -
Power outage at @Reagan_Airport ; only minimal lighting, no displays. I asked flight staff if this happens sometimes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Samuel Breslow via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 8/16/2018 2:17:12 AM -
There is a backup source of power bringing some electricity to the building itself, but flights are ALL holding.by Keara Dowd via twitter 8/16/2018 2:09:47 AM
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Just got word that the power outage at @Reagan_Airport is affecting air traffic control, but not the lights in the building. Flights are on HOLD until it can be restored, right now there's no estimated time of restoration @WTOPby Keara Dowd via twitter 8/16/2018 2:07:21 AM
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Police plan to pass out flyers with a sketch of a man who exposed himself to a girl playing soccer in the Springfield area. Live report at 6:30 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsapWsAEHMWK.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsa1X4AAxJE2.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsanWsAUtWQ_.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsarXcAILiDQ.jpg
by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/15/2018 10:10:51 PM -
Police plan to pass out flyers with a sketch of a man who exposed himself to a girl playing soccer in the Springfield area. Live report at 6:30 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsapWsAEHMWK.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsa1X4AAxJE2.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsanWsAUtWQ_.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsarXcAILiDQ.jpg
by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/15/2018 10:10:43 PM -
Police plan to pass out flyers with a sketch of a man who exposed himself to a girl playing soccer in the Springfield area. Live report at 6:30 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsapWsAEHMWK.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsa1X4AAxJE2.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsanWsAUtWQ_.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsarXcAILiDQ.jpg
by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/15/2018 10:10:41 PM -
Police plan to pass out flyers with a sketch of a man who exposed himself to a girl playing soccer in the Springfield area. Live report at 6:30 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsapWsAEHMWK.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsa1X4AAxJE2.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsanWsAUtWQ_.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkrFsarXcAILiDQ.jpg
by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/15/2018 10:10:41 PM -
NEW: Pennsylvania attorney General, Josh Shapiro answers specific questions about Cardinal Donald Wuerl’s alleged… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Meagan Fitzgerald via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/15/2018 10:08:19 PM -
Police Identify Women Whose Remains Were Found Buried in Southeast DC Neighborhood nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-…by Jackie Bensen via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/15/2018 10:08:09 PM -
Live at 5:30: Police release sketch of a man wanted for exposing himself to a teenager in Springfield area. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkq35ePU4AA3QOY.jpg
by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/15/2018 9:10:43 PM -
I’m away but ATU Local 689 says it has “prevailed” in arbitration over new contract - details of ruling should be available laterby amaxsmith via twitter 8/15/2018 8:30:55 PM -
Here are the names of the Murdered women :
48-year old Jewel King, of Southwest, DC, reported missing April 13, 2006,
41-year old Verdell Jefferson, of Southeast, DC, reported missing on August 1, 2006.
43-year old Dorothy Butts, of Southeast, reported missing December 25, 2006by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/15/2018 7:42:07 PM -
Police Identify Women Whose Remains Were Found Buried in Southeast DC nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-…by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/15/2018 7:37:29 PM
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All three women were in their 40s lived in SE neighborhoods here remains found and reported missing in 2006by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/15/2018 7:19:03 PM
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DC @DCDFS & @DCPoliceDept have identified 3 Murder victims whose skeletal remains were found in April, buried behind apartment building. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQakWwAApr0V.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQaxXcAAg4Ht.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQakXoAA7n6d.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQanW4AA4EEW.jpg
by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/15/2018 6:39:21 PM -
DC @DCDFS & @DCPoliceDept have identified 3 Murder victims whose skeletal remains were found in April, buried behind apartment building. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQakWwAApr0V.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQaxXcAAg4Ht.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQakXoAA7n6d.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQanW4AA4EEW.jpg
by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/15/2018 6:39:20 PM -
DC @DCDFS & @DCPoliceDept have identified 3 Murder victims whose skeletal remains were found in April, buried behind apartment building. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQakWwAApr0V.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQaxXcAAg4Ht.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQakXoAA7n6d.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQanW4AA4EEW.jpg
by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/15/2018 6:39:19 PM -
DC @DCDFS & @DCPoliceDept have identified 3 Murder victims whose skeletal remains were found in April, buried behind apartment building. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQakWwAApr0V.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQaxXcAAg4Ht.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQakXoAA7n6d.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqVQanW4AA4EEW.jpg
by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/15/2018 6:39:18 PM -
FF’s still on the scene of a commercial recycling facility fire at 24120 Frederick Rd. Fire is contained however,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Dee Howard Richards via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/15/2018 6:25:43 PM -
Please join us for a 3pm press conference where we will be periscoping @ChiefNewsham providing an update about the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by DC Police Department via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/15/2018 6:25:32 PM -
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Yes Tom. You are correct. And Metro wanted pension $. Both sides got less than they wanted.by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/15/2018 5:32:09 PM
