Family sues over police shooting at McDonald's - Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 13, 2022 [Web version](   [Md. family files lawsuit against Montgomery Co. police officers who fatally shot son]( The wrongful death lawsuit claims police violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when they shot Ryan Leroux last summer in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald's in Gaithersburg. [READ MORE](   [2 accused of posing as federal agents to be released pending trial]( The two are accused of telling neighbors in their Navy Yard apartment building, including Secret Service agents, that they were with Homeland Security's investigations unit. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Guaranteed Coverage - Apply today]( Get $100k in guaranteed life insurance, starting as low as $3.50 a month. Feds must be under age fifty and not currently insured with WAEPA to apply. Offer ends 5/25/22.   [Police hunt gunman who wounded 10 in Brooklyn subway attack]( Police are looking for the gunman who opened fire on a subway train in Brooklyn. The search focuses partly on a man who police say rented a van possibly connected to the violence. [READ MORE](   [A million empty spaces: Chronicling COVID's cruel US toll]( In the next few weeks the U.S. toll from the coronavirus will likely surpass a once unthinkable milestone, 1 million deaths. [READ MORE](   Insight by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [Easter Lilies: Beautiful plants, but a household toxin for our kitty friends]( Easter is just around the corner and while we are all excited for the Easter Bunny to bring great treats, it's important to think about our furry friends. One of the most common plants that people bring home around this time are lilies which include Tiger, Day, Asiatic, Easter or Japanese Show lilies.   [‘I feel like a god': 1 of 2 armed DC carjackers sentenced to over 2 years in prison]( A 19-year-old carjacker laughed about having frightened the driver whose SUV was stolen. [READ MORE](   [10 dead in DC overdoses from ‘bad batch' of drugs]( Those who died ranged in age from their mid-30s to 60 and came from diverse backgrounds. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Listen to The Week On The Hill Podcast for a closer look at the biggest developments in the nation's capital]( Each week, WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller provides listeners with a roadmap of what's ahead on the political horizon - and what these developments could mean for you.   [Herndon High School bans cellphones during class]( "It is our priority to engage your student in learning and this is a major step toward that goal," said Principal Liz Noto. [READ MORE](   [Operator of 9:30 Club, Merriweather Post Pavilion drops COVID-19 vaccine requirements]( If an artist asks that everyone be vaccinated or wear masks, the operator of the venues will comply with the request and let concert-goers know. [READ MORE](   Insight by Affigent [Ask the CIO: Army]( How is the Army preparing for Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2)? During this webinar, we look at how the Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications-Tactical plans to test new capabilities to create a data fabric built on integrated data.   [Appreciation for election workers as Md.'s primary season begins]( It's been a rough few years for election workers, and this summer's Maryland primary could be a messy one. [READ MORE](   [Blame Trump? Jury hears that defense at Capitol riot trial]( Mentions of Donald Trump have been rare at the first few trials for people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol, but that has changed with the latest Capitol riot defendant. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Take a look! Get free rides home!]( Rideshare to work and get a free guaranteed ride home in case of emergencies. Visit commuterconnections.org or 800.745.RIDE. Some restrictions apply.   [Maryland governor signs pro sports stadium measures]( Gov. Larry Hogan signed a measure that makes up to $400 million in bonds available for development around FedEx Field, whether the Commanders stay or not. [READ MORE](   Insight by KPMG [New Federal Sustainability Plan harnesses fewer fossil fuels, more procurement power to fight climate change]( The new Federal Sustainability Plan released in December charges agencies to harness procurement authority to reach 100% carbon pollution-free energy at federal facilities by 2030.   PARTNERSHIP [Get all the federal news and information you need with the Federal News Network App!]( Download the app to stay up-to-date no matter where your agency's mission may take you.   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( TUNE IN SO YOU NEVER MISS A MOMENT [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](