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Children Found Wandering Street; Va. Mother Arrested

Children Found Wandering Street; Va. Mother Arrested

MANASSAS, Va. (WUSA9) -- Two children were found wandering in a neighborhood in Manassas on Friday morning, Prince William County Police said in a news release. 

The mother, Esmeralda Carolina Acosta Montoya, 28, of Manassas, was arrested about 45 minutes after police were notified that the kids were missing, police said. 

It happened at around 10:28 a.m., when a person called police, informing them that the caller had found the two children wandering, police said. 

"The caller located two children, a 3 year old girl and 5 year old boy, walking the area above unsupervised. The caller took the children to nearby Westgate Elementary School where police were notified. The investigation revealed that the accused had left the children in a locked room of the residence while she was gone for about for two hours," police said. 

Charged with two counts of felony child endangerment and she has been released on a $4,500 bond. 

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Flash Mob Kicks Off Climate Change Discussions At World Bank

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) --- A sudden breakout of dancing bodies launches the start of climate change discussions at the World Bank.  

A flash mob gathers inside the World Bank Main Complex, James Wolfensohn Atrium on Friday evening.

Bankers dance to the choreography and video projection designed by University of Maryland School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies with faculty members Adriane Fang and Jared Mezzocchi.

The 2013 DC Design House “Bear” Bones Tour Provided a Glimpse Into the 24 Designers’ Inspirations

The 2013 DC Design House “Bear” Bones Tour Provided a Glimpse Into the 24 Designers’ Inspirations

Named this year for Children’s National Medical Center’s Dr. Bear mascot, the “Bear” Bones Tour launches the beginning of designers’ transformation of the new Wesley Heights home

The 2013 DC Design House “Bear” Bones tour last Saturday, February 23, at 2507 Foxhall Road, Washington, DC offered the first look at the spaces before designers begin their work transforming each of the 24 rooms into fabulous places to live.

Feds: Jesse Jackson Jr. Misused Campaign Funds

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Jesse Jackson Jr., former representative from Illinois, was charged with using campaign funds for personal items like furniture in his home and other luxury items. 

Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandi, were implicated in the federal investigation, officials said. 

Jackson released a statement on Friday, claiming he has no excuses for his conduct and he accepts full responsibility for the charges. 

Sandi Jackson reached a plea deal with federal officials. She plead guilty to one charge of tax fraud, according to her attorneys. 

Swank Designs brings locally-made custom panels and pillows to area homes

Swank Designs brings locally-made custom panels and pillows to area homes

 

Swank Designs' owners are inspired by world travels to create beautiful window treatments, accent pillows and children's bedding

After searching for decorative panels and accents and finding the available designs were just more of the same, Tabitha Mahaffey and Patricia Ulliman decided to combine their expertise and form Swank Designs, offering custom lines of pillows, panels and children's bedding. Together, they share a passion for using and incorporating fabrics in unexpected ways. 

Predicting Winners At The Grammy Watch Party With 94.7 Fresh FM

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) ---  Lots of cheers and laughter appear on the faces of winners at the Grammy  Watch Party hosted by 94.7 Fresh FM. The listening audience joins into watch the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.

Inside the lounge of the Renaissance Hotel, raffle winners like  Justin Martin of Ashburn, Va., recieve a pack of CDs.

DJ Tommy McFly asks the crowd for the winning prediction.

Stars Shine at D.C. BET Honors Awards

Stars Shine at D.C. BET Honors Awards

The annual BET Honors with the stunning host Actress Gabrielle Union again celebrated and showcased the achievements of African Americans with their version of what can be likened to the Kennedy Center Honors.

The lineup at the Warner Theatre: Honorees Halle Berry (Service), Chaka Khan (Musical Arts), T.D. Jakes (Education), music exec Clarence Avant (Entrepreneur) and basketball player Lisa Leslie (Athletics).