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DC 911 center depends on overtime, risking errors and doubling some salaries
An average of 202 people each day since July 1 hang up on D.C. 911 after waiting at least 15 seconds on hold, data obtained by the News4 I-Team shows.
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Some Kia owners question anti-theft software fix after cars were stolen following upgrade
Marie Guerrero Pincheria and her husband, Jorge, don’t have TikTok, but they certainly have heard of the viral “Kia Boyz” social media challenge linked to a rise in thefts of Kias and Hyundais nationwide. That’s why the Maryland couple booked an appointment at the dealership earlier this year when Kia offered a free fix: an anti-theft software it said...
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Climate Scientists, Activists Fight to Save Laser Project in Space
A group of climate scientists and lawmakers want NASA and the Biden Administration to extend a space project they said is critical in the fight against global warming.
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Driveway Danger: Kids Being Injured and Killed in ‘Frontover' SUV Blind Zone Incidents
It’s become almost a daily ritual for Jackie Foschi, walking through the garden located in the front yard of her home, named after her son Hudson. “So, this is Hudson’s memorial garden. We transformed it,” the Virginia mother explains. “It’s a time for my mind to be quiet. It’s peaceful for me. That’s why I did it.” For her,...
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Mail Arrow Key Thefts: Congresswoman Norton Wants Hearing on USPS Response to Postal Crime
The D.C. region has seen a rash of crimes against United States Postal Service letter carriers in recent weeks. Here’s what Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is seeking.
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The Origins of DC's LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade: How It Started in 1975
The history of Capital Pride and the LGBTQIA+ pride parade in Washington, D.C., starts on June 22, 1975, the first officially recognized “Gay Pride Day” in the District.
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App Helps Drivers With Disabilities Fuel Up
Even though gas is very expensive right now, most people take for granted the simple act of going to the gas station and quickly filling up, but for those in the disabled community, getting gas is more than just a quick trip.
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Thousands of Postal Carriers Assaulted or Robbed Since 2020: USPIS Data
New U.S. Postal Inspection Service data obtained and analyzed by the News4 I-Team shows robberies and assaults against postal carriers are up across the country, and one postal insider says it’s likely connected to the spike in mail theft during the pandemic.
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Local Police Work to Crack Down on Illegal Fraudulent Temp Tags
Police said they’re seeing an increase in fraudulent temporary license plates popping up on cars around the D.C. region, and the temporary tags could be putting others on the roadway at risk being used on unsafe vehicles or to mask other potential criminal activity.
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Man Says He Almost Became Homeless After Renting His Condo Out in DC Program
A D.C. man who rented out his condo as part of a city program to curb homelessness says he almost ended up homeless himself.
