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Saying he was proud of the contributions that he made in making DC a vibrant city, councilman Jack Evans announced today that he will resign from the council. Evans has been accused of ethics violations.

Monday, a man was shot and killed on Franklin Street in Northeast DC, while a woman was critically stabbed near Minnesota Avenue.

Police have caught and charged the person they say shot and killed a grandmother as she sat in her Landover Hills home on New Year’s day.

Nika Dorsey is the woman found dead in her car Thursday morning in Capital Heights. Police believe she was murdered.

President Trump justifies the U.S. attack that killed Iranian leader Qassem Soleimani. Iran’s president called the attack cowardly.

Two men who say Michael Jackson molested them when they were young boys are now allowed to sue Jackson’s estate.

Ron River named the new head coach of the Skins. He is the 29th coach in team history.

Police say two woman in Prince George’s County were found dead within a 6 hour span. Police are searching for suspects.

The Democratic Party will now control both houses of the Virginia Assembly with big wins in state elections Tuesday night.

More blacks in are in Maryland’ prisons than any other station in the nation, according to a new report.

There are demands for Jack Evans to resign as a DC council member and as a national committee member for the DC Democratic Party.

A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after being stabbed near the Capitol South Metro station. Police are questioning a teenage girl as part of its investigation.

The Washington Mystics are the new WNBA champions. Washington beat the Connecticut Sun Thursday night in game five, 89-78.

Maryland’s republican governor supports the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Larry Hogan ways he wants the inquiry, controlled by Democrats in the House of Representatives, to be fair and objective.

The state of Maryland’s four HBCU’s seek close 600-million dollars in a settlement with the state. The state is offer 200-million in a final offer.

Maryland’s two U.S. senators introduce legislation to honor Richard Collins, who was killed while waiting for a bus on the campus of the University of Maryland.

Climate change activists have taken to DC streets to protest inaction on the issue of climate change. Protesters are blocking busy DC intersections.

The Burgundy and Gold look for its first win of the season tonight as it takes on the Bears at FedEx Field.

One person shot killed in Anacostia Sunday night. Two others were injured.

The city council candidate who claimed her city should “stay white” has dropped out of the race. Jean Cramer had also called marriage between blacks and whites “immoral.”

Police have arrested a Northwest, DC man in the beating death of a homeless man. The suspect identified as Edward M. Banks.

Former President Obama starts a new initiative to address the issue of redistricting. Obama say redistricting affects every issue in America.

The Skins name Case Keenum the starting quarterback this season. Keenum beat out rooking Dwayne Haskins.

Students in the District headed by to school today. They were joined by students in several Virginia jurisdictions. Students in Montgomery and Prince George’s County return next week.

Virginia to promote the study of African American experience in its schools. Meantime, bells tolled over the weekend in remembrance of the first African slaves to arrive in what is now the United States.

The Mayor’s office has partnered with local organizations to keep students safe and they travel to and from school. District students head back to school Monday, September 3rd.

A 62-year-old inspection supervisor of the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was stabbed to death Thursday. A man is in custody, with no motive for the stabbing released at this time.

Washington’s football beat the Falcons in Atlanta Thursday night for its first win of the preseason. Jordan Reed left the game with a concussion.

One person is dead after being struck in a hit and run accident in Fairfax. Police say the suspect who struck the victim left the scene.

African Americans can have parts of their family stories recording by the USA Today newspaper. Those interested are encouraged to go to usatoday.com to register.

Prince George’s County school officials have announced the vaccinations needed for county students. Shots must be up-to-date by September 23rd.

The American Civil Liberties Union is rejecting a possible plan to have a plane fly over Baltimore to spot crime in the city.

The second round of presidential debates for the Democrats kicks off tonight from Detroit. Ten Democrats will take the stage tonight. A second set of ten will debate Wednesday night.

A person is in critical condition following a shooting inside the 3rd street tunnel in the District.

A new Amazon warehouse got initial approval from the Prince George’s County Planning Board Thursday night. Some residents don’t want the facility because of increased traffic, among other issues.

Four Chicago police officer have been fired for lying about the police shooting of African American teenagers Laquan McDonald. McDonald was shot and killed by officer Jason Van Dyke in 2014.

An 11-year-old District boy killed while sitting in a parked car. Police are now searching for a suspect.

Freedom of the Press day declared by Maryland’s governor.

The Democratic debates in Miami wrapped up Thursday night. Most agree that Kamala Harris was the standout.

Supreme Court shoots down adding citizenship question on U.S. Census form. The courts sent the issue back to the lower courts..

One person killed on BW Parkway. Police say a pedestrian was struck on the southbound side of the parkway.

Metro’s Board likely will decide if DC councilman Jack Evans will stay on its board. Evans is facing allegations of ethics violations.

In three weeks, Robert Mueller will testify before Congress. Mueller did not want to testify, but was subpoenaed.

Ten Democratic presidential hopefuls will debate tonight. It is the first presidential debate of the election season.

DC is considering tougher scooter regulations. A bill has been introduced in the DC council.

A memorial service for Cynthia Day held today in Upper Marlboro. Day died in the Dominican Republic while vacationing with her fiance.

More than 20-thousand containers of baby formula are being pulled from Walmart’s shelves. The formula is Parent’s Choice Advantage Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron.