MLB PLAYOFFS

Let's play ball!

The Nats launch their quest for the city's second championship Sunday when they begin the division series at St. Louis. 

• MLB Playoffs 2012: Washington Natonals set to face either Atlanta or St. Louis

MARYLAND

2 killed in 3-car crash on 95 in Columbia

Authorities say a Toyota Four Runner was stopped in the road when it was struck by a Jeep SUV and Acura. A man and woman in the Toyota were killed and a juvenile in the vehicle was also injured.

NATION

Wounded vet who recovered at Walter Reed home at last

Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills finally returned to his Michigan hometown this week - six months after the explosion that cost him his arms and legs. He was recovering at Walter Reed.

ENTERTAINMENT

Top pumpkin patches to check out this weekend

Grab a sweater and some hot apple cider because it's time to hit those pumpkin patches! If you're on the hunt for the perfect would-be jack-o-lantern, ABC7 has you covered.

MARYLAND

PHOTOS: 23rd annual Taste of Bethesda

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The 23rd annual Taste of Bethesda, a food and music festival, was going on Saturday, at Woodmont Triangle. People sample foods from 60 restaurants and enjoy live entertainment on five stages. A kid's corner offered face painting and arts & crafts.  

MARYLAND

Maryland flags at half-staff in honor of firefighters

Officials in Maryland joined President Barack Obama in ordering flags to fly at half-staff Sunday. That's when Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg is hosting the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

Commute

Police ID Va. trooper killed at State Fair

A Virginia state trooper was killed when he was struck by an SUV while working a special assignment at the State Fair of Virginia. He has been identified as Trooper Andrew D. Fox, 27, a Tazewell County native and Virginia Tech graduate. 

Health

CDC: Meningitis death toll rises to 7

Seven have now died from the rare fungal meningitis. The outbreak has spread to more than 60 people across nine states, including Maryland and Virginia.

• 7 Maryland clinics may have received tainted drugs linked to Meningitis
• Meningitis cases reported in Virginia, Maryland
• Meningitis outbreak kills 4, sickens 26 in 5 states

2012 ELECTION

WATCH: Kaine, Allen appearing Sunday night in Richmond

Former governors Tim Kaine and George Allen are competing for a Senate seat once held by Allen in one of the most closely watched contests in the nation. The event will be webcast live

• Tim Kaine widens lead over George Allen in Virginia, new poll says

CRIME

Person found dead in McDonald's bathroom

Anne Arundel County police say a person was found dead in the bathroom of a fast food restaurant in Glen Burnie.

NATION

5 UK terrorism suspects arrive in U.S., due in Conn. court

An ailing extremist Egyptian-born preacher and four other terrorism suspects arrived in the United States from England early Saturday under tight security to face trial, and two appeared within hours in a Connecticut court.

ENTERTAINMENT

Chris Brown and Rihanna rekindle romance?

Rumors are flying that singers Chris Brown and Rihanna are once again a couple.

• Reunion on 'Birthday Cake' in question
• Chris Brown enraged after GMA interview

MARYLAND

Md. Dream Act supporters to rally in College Park

Students will march in College Park Saturday in support of the Maryland Dream Act, which would allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition if their parents have paid taxes and they have attended Maryland schools.

• Hundreds march for Md. Dream Act

EDUCATION

Fairfax schools to pursue Race to the Top grant

The Fairfax County school system is applying for a federal grant worth up to $40 million to help overhaul the schools that serve its poorest students.

BUSINESS

Honda recalls 2002-2006 CR-V for fire risk

Honda Motor Co. is recalling CR-V crossovers from the 2002 to 2006 model years because an electrical switch in the driver's side door could melt and cause a fire.

VIRGINIA

9 pitbulls seized from suspected dogfighting ring in Alexandria

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is giving Popeye, a 13-year-old pitbull, a loving hand, after years of abuse and after Fairfax County Police busted a suspected dogfighting ring.

ENTERTAINMENT

PHOTOS: Emerge Art Fair in D.C.

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The (e)merge Art Fair presents 80 international exhibitors, 152 artists from 24 countries and plenty of creative, thought-provoking pieces. This unique collaboration of artists is on display in D.C. this weekend.          

VIRGINIA

Man slain in Alexandria identified

Police are investigating the homicide of a man assaulted by an acquaintance in Alexandria near Hayfield.

CRIME

D.C. man arrested for July homicide in NE

Police arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with the July slaying of a 61-year-old man in northeast D.C.

2012 ELECTION

Stewart, O'Reilly 'debate' at George Washington U.

Bill O'Reilly and Jon Stewart sparred at George Washington University in an event mockingly dubbed "The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium."

• Obama, Romney joke on the campaign trail

2012 ELECTION

Who is funnier? Obama or Romney?

Obama often shows a self-deprecating sense of humor on the campaign trail, pointing to his "funny name." Romney tends to take the dead-pan route, playing the role of the buttoned-up former business executive who can deliver a funny one-liner.

• Obama scores big money month; Romney shrugs off new jobs numbers
• President Obama in Fairfax: Country has come too far to turn back

SPORTS

Former Redskin Larry Johnson arrested in Las Vegas

Former NFL running back Larry Johnson was arrested early Friday at a Las Vegas Strip resort after an ex-girlfriend told police he choked her into unconsciousness and left her in her underwear in a hotel hallway.

• Washington Redskins vs. Atlanta Falcons Sunday at 1 p.m.
• MLB Playoffs 2012: Nationals play Cardinals Sunday at 3 p.m.

NATION

What will Sandusky's life be like behind bars?

If the former Penn State assistant coach gets the lengthy state prison term his lawyer expects, he'll be living under the many rules of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.

• Mike McQueary, ex-Penn State graduate assistant, files suit against Penn State
• Jerry Sandusky sentencing scheduled for October 9
• Joe Paterno's family denies Penn State report findings

POLITICS

Congressman calls evolution a lie from the 'pit of hell'

Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA), a medical doctor who sits on the House Science Committee, said evolution, embryology and the Big Bang theory are "lies straight from the pit of hell" meant to convince people they don't need a savior.

D.C.

POTUS arrested for speeding, pays fine, walks back to White House

D.C. police once arrested the president of the United States for speeding. But they weren't sure they could charge a sitting president, so they let him pay a fine and walk back to the White House. He had been stopped and cited three times for speeding.

Commute

Columbus Day brings detours, delays in region

The Columbus Day holiday is bringing construction and transportation detours across the Washington region.

EDUCATION

Report: GMU blames concerts for drug arrest rate

George Mason University officials say on-campus concerts are the main reason for an increase in arrests for drug offenses at the school, WTOP reports.

2012 ELECTION

Campaigns hit the streets in Battleground Virginia

Volunteers working for the Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama campaigns are making every effort to sway the electorate in Virginia.

• Obama, Romney joke on the campaign trail
• Obama scores big money month; Romney shrugs off new jobs numbers
• President Obama in Fairfax: Country has come too far to turn back

CRIME

Man dies after altercation in Brooklyn Park

A man is dead, police say, following an altercation with another man in Brooklyn Park.

CRIME

Police seek suspects after four shot along N. Capitol Street

Police are searching for a group of gunmen after four people, including a juvenile, were shot and wounded on a busy commuter intersection in Northwest.

Commute

VDOT updates state biking guide

Two Virginia agencies and tourism officials are teaming up to deliver an updated version of a statewide guide to biking.

D.C.

District woman assaulted while walking dogs

A D.C. woman says she was walking three dogs when a jogger, who was friendly at first, claimed one dog bit him in his testicles. After the man set the dog free, she says he assaulted her.  

VIRGINIA

Homecoming celebrated without missing Fairfax teen

A 17-year-old Fairfax boy has been missing since early Monday morning and police are citing "unusual circumstances."