Archives: 2018

Weather Update for September 22nd, 2018

Showers and storms were more prevalent across our area today. Showers and storms are going to hang around throughout the next week, bringing us some beneficial rain and cooler temperatures. SUNDAY: As you head out the door Sunday morning, be sure to grab your umbrella. We will be dealing with a few showers, especially across northwestern portions of the area….

Tearful reunion for mother and 11-year-old son who spent months in ICE custody

A mother and son saw each other for the first time in several months Saturday morning. Karen Yadira Rodriguez Gutierrez was reunited with her 11-year-old son at Washington Dulles International Airport. The boy had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for more than six months after claiming asylum at the border. Gutierrez was already living in Virginia as a…

Benjamin Rush: The most important Founding Father you’ve never heard of

Lin-Manuel Miranda put his favorite founding father on the map with the Broadway hit “Hamilton.” But what about some of the lesser-known characters from the Revolutionary era? The author of a new book argues that one in particular deserves to remembered – a doctor and signer of the Declaration – who championed progressive causes that remain topical today. Michelle Miller…

Puerto Rican island still without power more than one year after Maria

It’s been one year since Hurricane Maria swept through Puerto Rico with devastating results. One study found the storm responsible for nearly 3,000 deaths. It was only last month that Puerto Rico’s electric company finally restored power to all customers — except for one part of the commonwealth, the island of Vieques. David Begnaud reports. Categories: National, US & World…

Report finds University of Maryland culpable in football player’s death

An independent investigation into the death of a University of Maryland football player who collapsed from heat stroke has found the school culpable in his death. While providing new details on what led to 19-year-old Jordan McNair’s death, the school has not yet taken further actions against the coaches or administrators. Dana Jacobson reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Eye Opener: Kavanaugh’s accuser pushes back and gets more time

Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, now has until Saturday to decide if she will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also, reports that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein debated secretly recording President Trump and removing him from office. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight…