Youngest sniper survivor: 'Our lives are forever intertwined' - Friday, October 07, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | October 07, 2022 [Web version](   [‘I believe in second chances': Youngest sniper survivor, 20 years after Lee Boyd Malvo shot him]( Twenty years after he was shot by the Beltway Snipers, youngest survivor Iran Brown would like to talk with Lee Boyd Malvo. [READ MORE](   [‘What a day this was': 1 arrested after firing shots at police during chase through Northern Virginia]( “It's an absolute miracle that no one was struck, killed or injured," said Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Whether buying or selling a home, these tips will help protect your investment]( While what a seller must disclose to a buyer varies across our region, the home inspection can prove valuable to both sellers and buyers. We get the inside 411 on why you'll want one from real estate lawyer Matt Alegi of Shulman Rogers.   [‘Bold step forward' - DC officials react to Biden pardons for ‘simple possession' of marijuana]( D.C.'s mayor said the move would benefit thousands of people locally. “In D.C., we have made it a priority to build a marijuana regime that is centered on safety, equity, and justice." [READ MORE](   [Montgomery Co. schools chief, teachers union point fingers over contract negotiation delays]( Both sides are playing the blame game in getting a three-year contract between the school system and the union that represents more than 14,000 teachers. [READ MORE](   Insight by Proofpoint [Cloud Exchange 2022: How to take a human-centered approach to cybersecurity]( Zero trust improves security around vetting users, but it does nothing to address user-created challenges like falling prey to phishing attacks. Training isn't enough. Instead, implement AI/ML-driven monitoring, advises Proofpoint's Hanna Wong.   [From WTOP's Election Desk: All eyes on Va. House race; Senate races tightening nationwide]( D.C. ballots come out soon, a closely-watched Virginia U.S. House race and Maryland's lopsided governor's race. WTOP's team of political reporters has the latest. [READ MORE](   [Fairfax County considering speed cameras around schools]( Fairfax County is considering speed cameras outside nine school crossings as part of a six-month pilot program to monitor driving safety. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Ride On extRa - Celebrating Five Years of Speed, Efficiency, and Convenience]( Montgomery County's Ride On extRa limited-stop service is celebrating five years of helping riders get around Route 355 quickly and efficiently. The simple and convenient bus service is hailed for its speed and reliability. images in files   [Fired DC officers reinstated, awarded $14M in back pay]( A new report by the Office of the D.C. Auditor found that D.C.'s police department reinstated 37 fired officers and paid 36 of them a cumulative $14 million in back pay. [READ MORE](   [Where's the beach? Ian washed away lots of Mid-Atlantic sand]( In Rehoboth Beach, which saw a nor'easter erode much of the beach last May, the remnants of Ian washed even more of the beach away. See photos. [READ MORE](   Insight by ASMC [Top-down and bottom-up: How BDO approaches helping DoD transform financial management]( By taking on consulting assignments in major and subordinate commands, not just in Defense's Fourth Estate, BDO can gain “a full picture of the enterprise that we're supporting,” explains Todd Johnston, who leads its public sector defense practice.   [More inclusive Air and Space Museum will feel new, no matter how many times you've been before]( The Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum will reopen eight new galleries Oct. 14. Take a look at some of the new things you will see. [READ MORE](   [Weekend Road and Rail: Army Ten-Miler and other DC events, Metro's holiday schedule]( With lots of events happening this weekend and a long holiday weekend, here's what you need to know about getting around on the roads and rail. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [The different ways checking and savings accounts can help you meet your financial goals]( No matter how you choose to spend your money, it's good to make sure that you're enjoying some of the big-picture benefits that come with checking and savings accounts with your financial goals in mind.   [Podcast: A murder in Georgetown]( Be among the first to hear how the Potomac River Rapist case was cracked. Listen today to Episode 1 of WTOP's American Nightmare Series: Unknown Subject podcast, available now wherever you get your podcasts. [READ MORE](   Insight by GitLab [What are the modernization challenges now for state and local government?]( The heightened digital expectations of citizens paired with challenges recruiting IT talent create modernization hurdles at the state and local level. 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