Top 10 consumer complaints - WTOP Afternoon Headlines - Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Two consumer protection groups are out with their annual list of consumer gripes. Scams involving fraudsters posing as Internal Revenue Service agents were among the fastest-growing complaints last year. Find out what else made the list. [Logo] AFTERNOON HEADLINES - July 13, 2016 [mobile-header-ad] [alt text here] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Top 10 consumer complaints] Two consumer protection groups are out with their annual list of consumer gripes. Scams involving fraudsters posing as Internal Revenue Service agents were among the fastest-growing complaints last year. Find out what else made the list. [Amber alert issued for 6-week-old child in Fairfax Co.] WASHINGTON — An Amber Alert has been issued for a baby who was reportedly taken from the Annandale area on Monday, the Virginia State Police said. Police are looking for Liz Khatun, 6 weeks old.… [21 vehicles involved in overnight crash on I-395 in Va.] Nearly two dozen vehicles have been involved in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 395 in Arlington County. [Suspect targeted man assaulted at I-66 rest area, police say] The assault of a man at an Interstate 66 rest stop resulted in police shutting down the Prince William stop for hours Wednesday. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Police: Water theft a growing, dangerous crime] It takes a crook less than five minutes to drive up to a water hydrant, attach a hose and steal water — a crime that puts lives at risk. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Camp workers fired for rescuing bald eagles speak out] Two Boy Scout summer camp workers were fired after they found and rescued a bald eagle at a camp in Virginia. They say the camp needs a specific policy for how to deal with injured wildlife. [Sponsored Content] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Read this if your network security is Bolted On] The New IP is a modern approach to networking that emphasizes open, automated software- defined elements to increase agility and reduce costs while meeting the challenges of the Third Platform. Sponsored by Brocade [mobile-img] [alt text here] [DC’s other 1600 Pennsylvania is source of humor, headaches] There is more than one 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in D.C. See photos of the new apartment building some residents are calling the "other White House." [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Tom Brady’s ‘Deflategate’ appeal rejected by federal court] In one-sentence, the court rejected requests by the National Football League Players Association and Tom Brady to reconsider the decision that reinstated Brady’s four-game suspension. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [The farmers market, delivered to your door] A local business makes it possible to taste the best produce area farmers have to offer, without ever leaving your house. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Thousands gather to mourn, honor 3 slain officers in Dallas] Nearly a week after five officers were killed by a gunman in Dallas, memorial services for three of them drew thousands of mourners Wednesday. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Confederate flag supporters describe how their views changed] Letters sent to Gov. Nikki Haley's office during last year’s Confederate flag debate describe how views on the flag have changed over the years for some South Carolina residents. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [May takes helm as new UK prime minister] Theresa May became Britain’s new prime minister on Wednesday and promised to lead a “one-nation” government dedicated to making “Britain a country that works for everyone.” [mobile-img] [alt text here] [4 ways to botch your retirement plan] Careless mistakes can cost a lot, and some people never recover financially. Here’s how to keep your retirement savings on target. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Meet Boyd, the spirit of the Washington Spirit] Who is the spirit behind the Washington Spirit? Meet Boyd, the team’s unofficial mascot, and one very good dog. (Photos) [mobile-img] [alt text here] [NSO 'House of Cards' concert coincides with Emmy nominations] Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal conducts his own "House of Cards" theme live with the NSO. [FEDERAL NEWS RADIO] [alt text here] [MSPB’s nepotism advice: Honesty is the best policy] The Merit Systems Protection Board released a report on nepotism in the federal government. The report includes examples of nepotism, as well as advice for agencies, employers, applicants and even the incoming administration, on how to avoid this prohibited personnel practice (PPP). 3400 Idaho Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016 [Unsubscribe] | [View this email in your browser] If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe].