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TOP NEWS | February 27, 2023 [Web version](   [‘Reduces anxiety': What to know about security screeners that may be coming to some Virginia schools]( Some parents are divided on a plan under consideration that would add security screeners to all middle and high school entrances. [READ MORE](   [Let's talk about menopause: DC-area women are removing stigma around ‘the change']( WTOP spoke with women about their menopause experience, as well as health care providers who shared some advise for people going through their menopause journey. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's DoD Cloud Exchange]( Federal News Network's team of journalists will talk with leaders and experts across Defense and industry to offer takeaways as DoD continues its efforts to reimagine a hybrid, multicloud infrastructure.   [Va. lawmakers pass energy bill, ‘skinny' budget as session ends]( The politically divided Virginia General Assembly reached the end of its regularly scheduled session Saturday without a deal on the entire state spending plan. [READ MORE](   [DC ‘Cherry Blossom Bus' continues tour with NYC stop]( The bus and its team of promoters spent Sunday in snowy Boston, where they encouraged people to visit the nation's capital this spring. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Verizon [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plays crucial role in the FBI's mission]( Diversity, equity and inclusion within the Federal Bureau of Investigation plays a crucial role in the agency's mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution.   [DC youth rehab employee federally charged with sexually abusing teen in custody]( An employee in D.C.'s youth rehabilitation services department was federally indicted, charged and arrested on allegations that he sexually abused a minor in custody. [READ MORE](   [Radio voice of Washington Capitals mourns brother killed in Nevada plane crash]( John Walton said his brother Scott was among five killed after a medical transport plane crashed in Nevada. He will be taking time off from calling games to support his family. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Should you get a balance transfer credit card? Experts weigh in]( You may have heard about a balance transfer - but have wondered about the benefits and if it's a good move for you. The experts at PenFed Credit Union have tips for when to use a balance transfer credit card and pay less in interest in the process.   [Energy Department report on COVID's origins rekindles ongoing debate]( Two sources tell CBS News that a new classified report by the U.S. Energy Department has concluded with "low confidence" that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak. [READ MORE](   [‘Everything Everywhere All at Once' dominates at SAG Awards]( “Everything Everywhere All at Once” marched on at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, gathering steam with wins not just for best ensemble, Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan but also for Jamie Lee Curtis. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [What is a sarcoma? Tips for navigating this rare type of cancer]( Sarcomas are rare, accounting for only 1% of all adult cancer diagnoses. Although they are less common, the team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is equipped to take the diagnosis head-on to help deliver the best outcomes for patients.   [Car Review: Will Kia Niro's big makeover bring it back into the eyes of consumers?]( A jump to the future with a fresh, modern exterior styling, full of curves and interesting lines, has helped the 2023 Niro gain needed curb appeal. [READ MORE](   [Where are sports and money news? WTOP moves radio benchmarks to new times]( Starting Monday, WTOP will sound a bit different on air. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center [How to make sure your new year's health, weight resolutions don't slip away]( Often all the willpower in the world can't overcome health and other factors when it comes to weight loss. That doesn't make those resolutions a waste. We talk with two doctors from Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center to find out why.   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [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]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [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.](