Unprecedented threats drive inauguration security - WTOP Afternoon Headlines - Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Recent attacks in Germany and France have influenced security preparations for the inauguration of Donald Trump. Those attending inaugural events will see a security perimeter fortified with dumpsters, buses and trucks. But an evolution of threats seen on the campaign trail are leading to other security changes. [Logo] AFTERNOON HEADLINES - January 17, 2017 [mobile-header-ad] [alt text here] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Unprecedented threats drive inauguration security] Recent attacks in Germany and France have influenced security preparations for the inauguration of Donald Trump. Those attending inaugural events will see a security perimeter fortified with dumpsters, buses and trucks. But an evolution of threats seen on the campaign trail are leading to other security changes. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [What weather will be like on Inauguration Day] Inauguration Day should be mild but rainy, Storm Team 4 meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts says. 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[mobile-img] [alt text here] [Joe McHale shares secrets to comedy success] The star of “The Soup” and “Community” chronicles his hilarious career and displays his trademark dry sense of humor in the new book “Thanks for the Money.” [mobile-img] [alt text here] [New prescription: Doctor offices that look like Apple stores] A new health care company plans to deploy body scanners and other high-tech gizmos that could make a doctor’s appointment feel more like a trip to an Apple store. See photos. [FEDERAL NEWS RADIO] [alt text here] [Citing ‘weakened’ military, McCain details $430 billion plan to boost Defense budget] Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Monday became the first senior political leader to sketch out a detailed vision for what Defense budgets might look like under a Republican-controlled government. 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].