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2 linked to al-Qaeda Arrested in Terror Plot in Canada

(USA TODAY) -- Canadian police and intelligence services arrested two suspects Monday who allegedly planned to derail a passenger rail train in Greater Toronto in what the Royal Canadian Mounted Police called a "major terrorist attack."

RCMP Assistant Commissioner James Malizia said at an afternoon news conference that Chiheb Esseghaier, 30, of Montreal, and Raed Jaser, 35, of Toronto, had received "direction and "guidance" from "al-Qaeda elements" in Iran, but there is no indication they were "state sponsored."

Neither is a Canadian citizen. The RCMP would not identify their nationalities or say how long they had been in the country.

Canadian media reported the men are Tunisian.

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Red Sox, Bruins postpone games during manhunt

BOSTON (AP) -- The Red Sox and Bruins postponed their games on Friday night while authorities searched for a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings.

No makeup date was announced for the opener of the Red Sox three-game series against the Kansas City Royals scheduled for Friday night at Fenway Park. The Bruins game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden was tentatively rescheduled for Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

The bombings near the marathon finish line on Monday killed three people and wounded more than 180. Police identified two suspects. One was killed during a shootout with police and the other was being sought in a massive manhunt Friday that virtually shut down the city and some suburbs.

Red Sox players and other team employees had been told to stay home until a decision was made on whether the game would be played.

METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS CENTER RAISES $5,000 for NEW ALLIANCE THEATRE

METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS CENTER RAISES $5,000 for NEW ALLIANCE THEATRE

 

Metropolitan Performing Arts Alliance raised $5,000 at their first Annual Benefit Concert to go toward construction of their new Alliance Theatre in Alexandria, Va. MFAC is working toward a fundraising goal of $100,000 to complete the theatre project. Visit www.metrofinearts.com for more information.

Metropolitan Youth Ballet, Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble and iMpulse Jazz Ensemble performed at the Metropolitan Performing Arts Alliance Benefit Concert.

“We are so grateful to the community for helping our dance companies get closer to our goal of building the Alliance Theater,” said Melissa Dobbs, executive director of the Metropolitan Fine Arts Center in Alexandria, Va.

Lifesaving Bone Marrow Donation Changes Life Of Donor

BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA9) -- Only on 9, a local man has learned what it's like to save a life. And the best part of all is it's something almost every one of us can do. In fact, one man's life-saving journey proved to be life-changing for him.

Joe Robinson and Anita Cutler hugged and cried when they met a few weeks ago in Massachusetts. Two strangers, each giving the other an unforgettable gift.

"Thank you for saving my life!" said Anita through tears.

"It took my breath away. It was one of the nicest things anyone's ever said to me," said Joe. "I didn't realize at all until I met her how sick she was."

Let's back up a moment and retrace the remarkable path that brought them together.

Joe, a Bethesda family man, joined the national bone marrow registry at a local synagogue's donor drive 10 years ago and didn't give it another thought.

"Thanks to Joe, I'm alive. He gave me my world back," said Anita.

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Bethesda Cookie Store's Franchise Lost Due To Mice

BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA9) -- The national president of Cookies by Design says the company has revoked the franchise agreement with its Bethesda location and ordered it permanently closed after WUSA9 reported on a mice infestation inside the store's kitchen.

WUSA9 aired the story about the rodent infestation at Cookies by Design, 4913 Cordell, March 28th.

Two days later, a note went up on the store's door stating after 17 years in business, the Bethesda location was closing its doors.

"We were appalled that an owner could allow this to happen," said Cookie by Design national president Jack Long. "Not satisfied with the owner's explanation, we have terminated the franchise agreement and instructed the owner to shutter the shop."

In addition to our visit finding mice feces, see the attached video to watch a pre-Valentine's Day promotional appearance on WUSA9 by the now former Cookies by Design franchise owner.

Maryland Delegate Announces Assault Rifle Raffle For Political Fundraiser

Annapolis, Md. (WUSA9) -- Republican Anne Arundel County Delegate Don Dwyer Tuesday announced plans to raffle off two assault rifles at a July political fundraiser to benefit his next campaign and an effort to challenge Maryland's new gun control law in court.

One of the rifles is an AR-15, a version of which was used  in the Sandy Hook massacre.  The other is an AK-47.  Both would be banned under Maryland's new law.

"There's never been a better time to do it.  Now is the time," Dwyer said when questioned about the timing of his announcement while the parents of Sandy Hook victims are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Tickets are being sold for $10 for each rifle from Dwyer's campaign website.

"I will protect and defend the God given right to carry and bear firearms," Dwyer said.

Japanese Ambassador Highlights The Meaning Of The Cherry Blossom Festival

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) --- The 101st National Cherry Blossom Festival features more than just the fabulous blossoms by the Tidal Basin.

"Cherry Blossoms symbolize the friendship for many years between Japan and the United States," said Kenichiro Sasae, the Japanese Ambassador to the U.S.

Ambassador Sasae arrived four months ago to serve his post in Washington. He spoke to anchorwoman, JC Hayward, on Tuesday on WUSA 9 at Noon.

"Especially this spring season, it's wonderful to come," he said of the annual spring tradition of pink blossoms.