‘It’s very traumatizing’: DC woman's puppy stolen from her doorstep - Monday, November 27, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | November 27, 2023 [Web version](   [DC woman's French Bulldog stolen months after losing another pup in District Dogs flood]( "I'm keeping my faith and hoping for the best," A woman who lost one dog in the flooding at District Dogs is asking for help after she says an armed robber stole her new puppy on Saturday. [READ MORE](   [Israel and Hamas look open to extending truce on its final day, with one more hostage swap planned]( Israel will resume its operations as soon as the current deal expires if Hamas does not agree to further hostage releases, with the goal of eliminating the group and freeing the rest of the captives, a government spokesperson said. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [What to consider when choosing a mortgage lender]( No one is arguing that it's not a tough housing market in the DMV, especially as interest rates have continued to rise. But Northwest Federal CEO Jeff Bentley offers advice about what factors would-be buyers should consider beyond interest rate.   [How to save more on Cyber Monday]( While you can just jump on a company's website and begin to shop on Cyber Monday, you can save even more money with a strategy. [READ MORE](   [Keep the holidays from going up in flames: Safety tips from Montgomery Co. Fire and Rescue]( "If you're using the Christmas lights that your grandma had, it's probably time to replace them. The new lights, the LED lights, are cheap enough and they don't burn hot." [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA [Certificates: How to know if they are right for you]( With today's high Annual Percentage Yields, it could be beneficial to maximize your funds through investing. However, in the current economy, you may want a low-risk investment with stable and predictable returns.   [A parade with floats … that float! The Wharf hosts the District's Holiday Boat Parade]( Event organizers advise guests to dress warm, participate in various activities, and watch the holiday float parade along the Washington Channel as the fireworks explode in the sky. [READ MORE](   [2 DC finance whiz kids honored for their money sense]( While many adults struggle with saving and spending especially during the holidays, two D.C. finance whiz kids can help. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [New Adventist ambulatory surgery center is ‘point of pride and elation' in Prince George's Co.]( In a major development related to healthcare access in southern Prince George's County, Adventist HealthCare recently opened its new state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located at National Harbor.   [Virginia State University to be first HBCU to host presidential debate]( The debate is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2024, in the VSU Multipurpose Center. It will be the second of three official presidential debates in next year's general election. [READ MORE](   [New documentary details the over 30-year legal battle DC's family services faced]( The documentary chronicles decades of work the DC Child and Family Services Agency did to revamp after a lawsuit claimed a 4-year-old was placed in emergency care for more than two years. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Microsoft Federal [How to build trust in artificial intelligence]( With a commitment to the creation and deployment of responsible AI systems, IBM sees an opportunity for AI-driven innovation to provide invaluable support in ways that help empower government workers to make better, data driven decisions.   [Car Review: The VW Golf GTI is a polished hot hatch that's still fun and practical]( The latest Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn carries on the tradition as a sportier version of the five-door hatch with a power boost for its latest redesign. [READ MORE](   [College Football Corner: Terps, Hokies and Dukes post wins while the thrills happen elsewhere]( Maryland, Virginia Tech and James Madison came up big on the road during one thrilling Saturday. WTOP's Dave Preston recaps it all in his weekend recap. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [How suppressing inflammation can lower your risk for serious disease]( Whether it's through medication or nutraceuticals, decreasing inflammation in our bodies can have significant benefits.   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.](