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Rodents In Restaurants Thursday At 11:00 PM, WUSA9

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA) - The WUSA9 Food Alert that airs Thursday at 11:00 p.m. finds violations ranging from rodents to no hot water at Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds, Bangkok Garden, Wang Produce, and Delta Produce.

Inspectors temporarily closed all the establishments due to health risks.

See the report tonight or check out our photo gallery section to see stills and specific violations and locations now.

In tonight's report, Investigative Reporter gets on his knees in a Thai restaurant looking for signs or rats, roaches, or mice.

A dead rat greets the Food Alert crew outside a Dunkin Donuts and two live rats cross our path as we approach a produce warehouse in Southeast.

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Guardians of Rescue Offers 10 Tips for Taking Care of A New Puppy

Guardians of Rescue Offers 10 Tips for Taking Care of A New Puppy

 

Every holiday season, many people around the country get a new family gift that will last for the next 15 years or so. When they opt to add a puppy to the family, it may start out to be exciting, only to lead to numerous questions once the initial play-time wears off and it’s time to go to bed. Getting the right answers to those questions, however, can make a world of difference.

“Depending on where you get the answers to the questions, it can make a big difference in the relationship you create with your puppy,” explains Robert Misseri, president of Guardians of Rescue, an organization dedicated to helping animals in need. “You want to get things off to the right start and help everyone adjust well, so it is important to stick to a few basic guidelines to make it happen.”

Here are the top 10 tips for taking care of a new puppy, right from the start:

5 Ways to Celebrate National Meat Month

5 Ways to Celebrate National Meat Month

January is known as National Meat Month. It’s a great time to pause and take a look at just how much America loves its meat, as well as uncover new ways to enjoy and celebrate it. In fact, during 2012, over 52 billion pounds of meat was consumed in America, for an average of 270.7 pounds consumed per person. Compare that to the worldwide average of 102.5 pounds per person consumed yearly and it’s easy to see where America stacks up.

“Meat is a tradition for many people, as well as a great source of numerous vitamins, minerals, and protein,” says Ryan Fichter, Executive Chef at both the Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge and Thunder Burger & Bar. “People may want to expand their horizons this month to see what else is out there, beyond what they are used to eating.”

Here are 5 ways to celebrate National Meat Month:

How The Flu Spreads: Sneezing, Coughing

BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA) -- As Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci knows as much about the science of the flu -- its molecular makeup and patterns of transmission -- as just about anybody in the country. As the father of three young children not that long ago, he also knows a thing or two about just how easy the flu is to get, and give.

For the younger Dr. Fauci, as with many parents, it could very well have started with one of his kids sneezing or coughing on or near him.

"They would get a respiratory infection, they would come, and how do you resist hugging and kissing them? They would get respiratory secretions on your face and hands and then all of a sudden, you wake up one day and you say, I feel a little chilly," Dr. Fauci said.

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5 Tips for Parents of BB Gun Owners

5 Tips for Parents of BB Gun Owners

Each Christmas, there are children around America who unwrap a new, non-powder gun. These guns include BB, pellet, and paintball. While many parents may believe such guns to be harmless, and even see them as a toy, statistics suggest otherwise. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over 20,000 injuries result from these types of guns each year, with four percent of them requiring hospitalization.

“These guns are not toys at all, and they can certainly do damage both to people and to animals,” explains Robert Misseri, president of Guardians of Rescue, an organization dedicated to helping animals in need. “In our line of work, we have seen it often – kids who shoot at animals just for fun, and leave them distressed and injured. These guns create problems that parents are not even usually aware of.”

Here are 5 tips for parents who may have a child with one of these non-powder guns, or who are considering getting one for them:

 

Hobie is Learning New Tricks

Hobie is Learning New Tricks

“Hobie (formerly Brinks) is just a darling. He sits, stays, shakes, and has a perfect ‘down,’ when not distracted, of course! He's learning to ‘fetch the paper’ and to ‘wait’ before charging through a doorway. He's playful, curious, very smart, and just a regular love. He loves big dogs, and now that he has his rabies vaccine, he is going to K9 Divine's farm two days a week, which is heaven for him. We also love exploring the woods behind our house and the Archbold Glover Trail. Hobie is now a part time lawyer and loves going to my husband’s law office.

Montrose Christian's Militant Defense, Key In Victory Over Cesar Chavez

BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA) -- Montrose Christian is yet again ranked amongst the top teams nationally and locally in basketball. Watch this year's passionate bunch, and there is no question as to why that is the case for the Mustangs this season.

Montrose Christian players are traditionally known for their length and athleticism. Intimidation set in immediately for their Wednesday night opponent, Ceaser Chavez, the moment both teams took the floor. Stifling defensive play was the centerpiece in the Mustangs' 52-30 trouncing of Chavez.

An annual indicator of a blowout in basketball is when each bench player on the team gets the opportunity to check in at the scorers table and confirm his defensive assignment with the teammate he's replacing. Such was the case Wednesday night for the Mustangs, who looked to be trying new lineups against a 5-10 Ceaser Chavez team that most recently suffered a 92-55 annihilation to DeMatha.