Protests force Md. officials to balance rights, concerns - WTOP Afternoon Headlines - Thursday, November 17, 2016

A veteran of the civil rights movement, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett says he understands students' desire to protest the election of Donald Trump. But he urges them to stay in class — and says they must be willing to face the consequences if they don't. [Logo] AFTERNOON HEADLINES - November 17, 2016 [mobile-header-ad] [alt text here] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Protests force Md. officials to balance rights, concerns] A veteran of the civil rights movement, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett says he understands students' desire to protest the election of Donald Trump. But he urges them to stay in class — and says they must be willing to face the consequences if they don't. [Metro to remove all 4000-series rail cars] Metro will remove all 4000-series railcars off the tracks because there could be a safety concern, the transit agency announced Thursday. [4 found dead in Stafford County subdivision] Officials are investigating after four people were found dead at a Stafford County subdivision. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Ohio Democrat to challenge Pelosi as Minority leader] WASHINGTON (AP) — Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan said Thursday he will challenge Rep. Nancy Pelosi as House minority leader, shaking up the Democratic leadership race after the party’s electoral shellacking. “What we are doing right… [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Smokey Robinson receives Gershwin Prize in DC] The Library of Congress awarded the living Motown legend Wednesday night. Past recipients of the award include Carole King, Willie Nelson and Stevie Wonder. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Local chef cooks Native American cuisine] If you think your kitchen is busy on Thanksgiving, you should see the kitchen of the new executive chef at the National Museum of the American Indian in D.C. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Bear that attacked woman in Md.’s Frederick Co. euthanized] A bear attacked a 63-year-old woman in Frederick County Wednesday night, leaving her with a broken arm, cuts to her head and puncture wounds. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Developers aim to expand DC’s regional water taxi service] Local water taxi service will get a major upgrade when D.C.’s new transit pier, District Wharf, opens next fall as part of a $2 billion neighborhood project. [Sponsored Content] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [What Thanksgiving food are you?] Thanksgiving is a week away, so take this quiz to see which favorite dish you are. Sponsored by Jiffy Lube [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Arlington National Cemetery’s stepped-up security: Armed officers, enhanced screening] Public safety aides have been replaced by armed police officers and security has been increased at pedestrian entrances. Officials say the measures are similar to screening procedures at Smithsonian museums. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Metro’s crumbling crossties may be too small to begin with] The Federal Transit Administration is raising questions about whether Metro rail ties are the proper size to keep tracks safely in place. [Sponsored Content] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [No bones about it: Preventing osteoporosis with these diet, exercise habits] While there’s no cure for osteoporosis once you get it, there’s plenty you can do to prevent it in both yourself and your kids. Sponsored by Anne Arundel Medical Center [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Poetry in Motion: Remembering Dunbar, one of the greatest high school hoops teams ever] Thirty-five years later, the legacy of Baltimore’s legendary Dunbar High School basketball team has inspired both a book and film. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [If I only had $85K: Crowd-funding for Scarecrow costume falls short] Donors flocked like flying monkeys to a crowd-funding campaign to preserve the ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz.” But they weren’t as generous when it comes to maintaining the Scarecrow costume. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [OPM tells DC-area feds how to plan for Inauguration Day] The Office of Personnel Management released the calendar year 2017 federal holiday schedule, including the plan for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Snow off to a slow start in Rockies, delaying some skiers] At least five Colorado ski resorts have postponed their opening day due to the scarcity of autumn snow in the Rocky Mountains. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Torture haunts Mexico despite laws meant to eliminate it] In the face of strong international condemnation, Mexico says it is taking steps to stop the use of torture by its security forces. See photos. 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[FEDERAL NEWS RADIO] [alt text here] [National intelligence director: ‘Felt pretty good’ to resign] Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told a House committee Thursday that he has submitted his resignation amid the transition efforts of President-elect Donald Trump. 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].