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How a convicted sex offender kept working at a Fairfax County school Aug 23, 2022

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A Fairfax County middle school counselor was able to interact with kids for nearly two years after police charged him with soliciting a minor for prostitution. An investigation by our colleague Scott Gelman found that Fairfax County Schools never knew he was arrested for this offense, in part, because emails from Chesterfield Police alerting them to his arrest bounced back. And have you thought about going camping this fall? We talk about the great areas to pitch a tent and Luke has some ideas if you're more of the glamping sort.

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Staff on strike over wages at American U. as students move in Aug 22, 2022

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College students caravanned to American University this morning with backpacks and boxes – all in anticipation of their upcoming classes. Huge banners line welcomed the students, but just beneath the waving flags, hundreds of university workers protested for better wages. More than 500 clerical, technical, and academic staff members went on strike today after wage negotiations stalled out last week following months of contract meetings. WTOP’s Luke Lukert talked with two university employees who stood along the picket line and we learn why the university says its best and final offer wasn't far off the union's demands.

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Spraying for mosquitos? It’s killing more than you think Aug 19, 2022

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Spraying for mosquitos is pretty commonplace around the DMV. You’ve likely seen it in your neighborhood if you haven't paid for the service before. But the chemicals used by most commercial companies that spray are beginning to worry scientists who say pollinators like bees, butterflies, and even birds are also falling victim to the deadly treatment. We talk about alternatives with Dr. Lynn Goldman of George Washington University's School of Public Health. Then, you've surely heard of artificial intelligence, but did you know there's an AI that creates one-of-a-kind art based on whatever sentence you type in? We talk about the emerging popularity of Dall-E.

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The Md man who won the White Marlin Open & $4.5 million Aug 18, 2022

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There’s no question that Jeremy Duffie is having a good week. Last weekend, he won the 49th annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland - billed as the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament. But this is not something that Duffie and his family took lightly. We talk to Jeremy Duffie about how he wrangled a 77.5 lb. marlin into the boat his brother, Jon, built.

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Canceled Va high school football program may not be the last Aug 17, 2022

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As students prepare to head back to school, many student-athletes are set to start a new season. It's the first for most without covid restrictions. But the last two years have changed the game, especially when it comes to football. After a former pro player had to walk away from coaching a team that had a roster of only 11 players, Chad Ricardo who covers high school sports in the DMV says it's the first of many football programs that will fold. Plus, another round of DMV Dates with a special guest.

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Why your favorite restaurant is slowly going under Aug 16, 2022

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Restaurants are struggling to survive as two and a half years after the pandemic, covid is still keeping some customers who are working from home from spending a few bucks on coffee or lunch. You also may have noticed you're waiting longer to get your food, or even get a drink, when you go into your favorite spot. The staffing shortage coupled with the rising cost of food is hitting local restaurants hard. We speak with two local restaurant owners who just won WTOP's Top Ten contest about the challenges they are facing in an industry in the midst of a staffing crisis.

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The losses of the Vietnam War in 58,000 photos Aug 15, 2022

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An incredible project to honor those who gave their lives in the War in Vietnam reached a milestone - collecting photos of the more than 58 thousand servicemembers who lost their lives. Tim Tetz from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund shares the story of a servicemember from Alexandria, Virginia, and why it still needs help with the project that’s so important to our country’s history. Also, Megan discusses a cookie quandary she has for an upcoming big day.

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Election audit finds 102 uncounted ballots in Montgomery Co. primary race Aug 12, 2022

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The race for Montgomery County Executive was supposed to be certified Friday, but during an audit election officials found more than a hundred provisional ballots in need of counting. We talk to WTOP’s Kate Ryan about whether these ballots could change who is elected. And the number of migrants bused from the southern border to Union Station has now topped 6,000. WTOP’s Nick Iannelli says the resources available for these people are running low.

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‘I hope it’s over’: Residents recover after floods kept coming Aug 11, 2022

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Two massive storm systems washed through the D.C. region causing significant flooding. Flash flooding overtook cars, stranded drivers and poured into low-lying buildings. WTOP’s John Domen went to Riverdale, Maryland and talked to a business owner about the flood. And the mantra “Turn Around Don’t Drown” is good as gold, but WTOP’s Dave Dildine gives additional flood safety advice as it’s sometimes impossible to turn around.

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The Smithsonian’s unlikely birth — 176 years later Aug 10, 2022

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It’s the Smithsonian Institution’s birthday. The museum juggernaut is now 176 years old, but it very nearly never existed at all. WTOP’s Rick Massimo brings us this little known story of twists and turns of fate that ultimately brought us the Smithsonian as we know it today. And a local baseball team made it to the Junior League Baseball World Series. WTOP’s Mike Murillo tells the story of a Loudoun County team that lost its chance at a championship during the pandemic and is looking to win it all this year.

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