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Wheelchair accessible taxis are rare in Washington, D.C., advocates say
For years, advocates have told the News4 I-Team that it’s been hard, if not impossible, for people in wheelchairs to find and accessible taxi in Washington D.C. The District is spending big money to make taxis more accessible — but where is that money going? News4’s Ted Oberg reports.
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Your job or your kid? Federal worker moms say return-to-office order forced them to choose
Some federal worker parents and working moms say Trump’s end to remote work has forced tough decisions. Here’s how it could affect the economy.
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Why federal worker moms say Trump's end to remote work forces tough decisions
After the Trump administration ordered federal workers to end remote work and return to offices full-time, some parents say they feel forced to choose between their jobs and their families. Experts say the end of remote work could have ripple effects in the U.S. economy. News4’s Tracee Wilkins spoke with federal worker moms about their experience and the big...
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Deported ‘in error': How a Maryland dad ended up in an El Salvador prison
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Beltsville, Maryland, father, was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, ICE admits. News4 takes a deep dive into what happened and what could be next.
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DC firefighters used tech to find plane crash debris fast. Its funding is now under review
D.C. firefighter Jeff Lenard had just wrapped up a training in California in January when he learned a regional jet collided with an Army helicopter over the Potomac River, killing all 67 people on board. Unable to immediately respond on the scene, he jumped into the effort in a different way – by using technology. As rescuers worked to locate…
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Funding for program DC firefighters used in Potomac crash recovery under review
After a regional airplane collided with an Army helicopter, D.C. Fire and EMS deployed sonar technology to scan the bottom of the river for debris in the recovery operation. The technology, which was purchased years ago through a grant program, is now under review by President Donald Trump’s administration. Investigative Reporter Ted Oberg reports.
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9-year-old girl dies after a dental procedure involving anesthesia in Southern California
The San Diego Police Department says it’s investigating the death of a 9-year-old girl who passed away just hours after undergoing dental surgery.