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Sunday, February 26, 2012

TSA Screeners Leave Metal Detector Unattended

Travelers in Sacramento, Calif., got a surprise when they approached airport security and no one was at the metal detector. Five passengers went on through without any screening. Finally, officials noticed the unattended metal detector and shut down the terminal until the passengers were found and screened.

Man Fends Off Burglar With Coffee Mug

A man in Washington, Pa., was at home when a burglar broke in. The Observer-Reporter newspaper says the thief pulled a knife. So the homeowner pulled out a ceramic coffee mug and smacked him on the head.

Friday, February 24, 2012

D.C. Streetcars In Question After Contracting Error

D.C.'s H Street NE streetcar line is supposed to open next year, but due to a contracting error, there may not be enough cars to operate the line, DDOT officials told the D.C. Council this week.

Recognizing Workers On The Dulles Rail Line

Workers on the Dulles Rail project were recognized at a ceremony in Reston Feb. 23.

Citizen Coalition Fighting O'Malley's Teacher Pension Shift

Maryland government employees, educators and taxpayers are joining forces to fight proposal to shift some of the burden of teacher pensions onto the counties.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Women's Group Targets Harassment On Metro

Victims of sexual harassment, and in some cases assault, on the Metro took their complaints to the D.C. Council this week, urging the D.C. government and Metro to take harassment more seriously.

Maryland Senate To Debate Same-Sex Marriage Bill Today

A proposal to approve same-sex marriage in Maryland comes before the state senate today. Republicans are expected to attempt to amend the bill to delay implementation until after a referendum.

IPhone Mugging Victim Speaks

D.C. police are out in force battling an uptick in street crime this winter, but one woman whose iPhone was stolen last fall says MPD treated the crime as routine.

Closing Time: Postal Service May Cut 35,000 Jobs

The changes could shutter 223 postal facilities and save the service $20 billion.

Portuguese Seeking Opportunities In Former Colonies

Like Greece, Portugal is sinking under the weight of debt, and unemployment is soaring. Unlike Greece, Portugal has former colonies rich in natural resources and in need of labor. Now, Portuguese workers are seeking visas to places such as Angola, a country rich with oil and diamonds.

With Sale, Phila. Reporters Fear Loss Of Integrity

The Philadelphia Inquirer and its sister tabloid, the Philadelphia Daily News, are up for sale for the fourth time in six years. The publisher has been accused of interfering with coverage about the sale, and journalists worry that the seemingly favored bidders will try to influence news coverage as well.

The Extraordinary, Ordinary Life Of Alexander Payne

Life is a collection of "extraordinarily ordinary moments," says the Academy Award-winning director, if only people would "wake up and pay attention to how beautiful it all is." Payne's latest film, The Descendants, puts the power of everyday moments to use, and is nominated for five Oscars.

A Revival In American Manufacturing, Led By Brooklyn Foodies

Artisanal food-makers in Brooklyn have a lesson for America's manufacturers: focus on the picky customers who are willing to pay extra for quality products.

Man Gives U.S. Vets Two Things: Haircuts, And Hope

To help U.S. troops ease back into civilian life, veteran Anthony Bravo Esparza has set up a trailer in the parking lot of a Veterans Affairs campus. There, he gives the returning soldiers free haircuts — and a friendly, safe space to hang out.

With President Leaving, Yemen Steps Into A New Era

The longtime president will hand over power to his vice president on Monday. Now, the real work begins. How will transitional justice work if the outgoing president is immune from prosecution? Will the U.S. take a new approach in a new Yemen?

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