Weather drying out for Mother's Day but flood concerns persist - Sunday, May 08, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 08, 2022 [Web version](   [Flooding possibilities continue in DC area as weather dries out]( Local jurisdictions are warning people not to drive through floodwaters this Mother's Day as flooding rivers and abnormal overnight temps mark this Spring Sunday. [READ MORE](   [Man charged with 1st-degree murder for shooting man carrying infant in Northeast]( The man who police say shot and killed a D.C. man who was holding an infant in March has been charged with first degree murder, according to police. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Join WTOP and EagleBank in honoring small businesses across the DMV]( It's been a tough two years for our local businesses, but together we have all been tougher. During Small Business Week, we want to salute our small businesses. Come September, we will devote the month to helping SMBs continue to innovate and thrive.   [U. Md. student wins NIH award examining fitness, mental health disparities]( A University of Maryland graduate student is making big waves in the public health community after winning a major award in STEM. [READ MORE](   [4 adults, 6 kids displaced after Northeast DC fire]( DC Fire and EMS says that four adults and six children were displaced by a fire in Northeast. [READ MORE](   Insight by Monster Government Solutions [How federal agencies can best integrate competency-based assessments into hiring practices]( Federal agencies have consistently struggled over the years to hire and retain qualified candidates. But the federal hiring process is also notoriously lengthy, opaque and subjective, which can prevent potential quality applicants from ever even getting their foot in the door.   [Md. Air Force lieutenant sentenced to 11 yrs in prison for child pornography charges]( A U.S. Air Force officer from Waldorf will be serving time in federal prison after pleading guilty to recording and producing child pornography, including videos taken with hidden cameras in bathrooms. [READ MORE](   [Catholic University responds to lawsuit seeking ownership of ‘Wizard of Oz' dress]( The Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz" movie wanted the ruby slippers, but a Wisconsin woman says she wants Dorothy's dress that was recently found at Catholic University in D.C. because it belongs to her. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [New applications for tried-and-true barcode technology]( For federal agencies planning to adopt barcode technology for intramural exchanges or in dealing with vendors and other external entities, John Wirthlin, the industry principal for manufacturing, transportation, and logistics at Zebra Technologies, has a piece of foundational advice.   [Va. Republicans assemble for 1-day convention to select congressional nominee]( Even with steady rain, Republicans in Northern Virginia turned out in strong numbers Saturday for the one-day party convention that will choose their candidate for the 11th District congressional election in November. [READ MORE](   [80-1 shot Rich Strike races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby]( Anyone anticipating a return to normalcy in the Kentucky Derby got a dose of crazy Saturday when an 80-1 shot came charging up the rail to win at Churchill Downs. [READ MORE](   Insight by Verizon [How FEMA coordinates to help before, during and after disasters]( FEMA focuses on all aspects of emergency management, such as preparing for and responding to disasters and emergencies, working to mitigate the effects and recovering from the impacts.   [Stafford County Fire welcomes new dog]( The incoming fire dog was part of the 54th class of the State Farm Arson Dog Program. The provider is responsible for training 17 dogs and their human partners for over 200 hours in Concord, New Hampshire. [READ MORE](   [William & Mary dedicates memorial to enslaved]( William & Mary has dedicated a brick memorial that recognizes people who were enslaved by the university. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Linda Bund, retired from VA: ‘What attracted me to federal service was, quite frankly, pay parity and opportunities for women.']( In honor of Federal News Network's May We Say Thank You event, throughout the month of May, we are featuring former federal employees' first-person stories about their careers as shared with NARFE. Read Linda's story.   [Dozens feared dead after Russian bomb levels Ukraine school]( Dozens of Ukrainians were feared dead Sunday after a Russian bomb flattened a school sheltering about 90 people in its basement, while Ukrainian troops refused to surrender at a besieged steel plant that Moscow's invading forces sped to seize before Russia's Victory Day holiday. [READ MORE](   Insight by Noblis [AI success starts long before an agency applies data to an algorithm]( Artificial intelligence can augment agency teams and help solve complex problems. But there's a set of must-dos before you start. 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