Crews hurry before new snow arrives
10 to 15 inches could be on their way Tuesday night. (AP)

Crews hurry before new snow arrives

Power and road crews are working around the clock as the region prepares another dose of winter weather this week. The federal government is closed on Tuesday. Metro will open at 5 a.m. Tuesday with limited service and may close early depending on the weather.
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Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77
Rep. John Murtha had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. (AP)

Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering from complications...
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Toyota recalling Prius in Japan for brakes
U.S. safety officials have launched an investigation into problems with the brakes. (AP)

Toyota recalling Prius in Japan for brakes

Toyota said Tuesday it is recalling 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan for braking problems and will soon disclose details of its global plans for a fix.
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Jackson doctor charged in singer's death
Jermaine Jackson and his wife arrive at the Airport Courthouse in Los Angeles on Monday.

Jackson doctor charged in singer's death

Michael Jackson's doctor was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter, capping an exhaustive investigation into the pop star's stunning death last summer.
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Snow covers the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. (AP)
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