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Tony Gilroy

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Tony Gilroy to mark three Hollywood anniversaries. Today marks the 10th anniversary of Gilroy directing “The Bourne Legacy” starring Jeremy Renner; this summer marks the 20th anniversary of Gilroy writing the original “Bourne” trilogy starring Matt Damon; and this month marks the 15th anniversary of writing…

Va. students falling behind on reading as classes return

More fourth and fifth grade students in Arlington County, Virginia needed literacy help at the end of the last school year than at the beginning, according to data from the Virginia school system. We talk to WTOP’s Scott Gelman. He helps us make sense of these concerning numbers and the stories behind them.

Va. students fall behind on reading as classes return

More fourth and fifth grade students in Arlington County, Virginia needed literacy help at the end of the last school year than at the beginning, according to data from the Virginia school system. We talk to WTOP’s Scott Gelman. He helps us make sense of these concerning numbers and the stories behind them.

Understanding lightning after deadly DC strike

Only one person survived a lightning strike that hit four people in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The bolt hit a tree in Lafayette Square near the White House and then electrocuted four people standing underneath. How did this happen? And what can we do to prevent this? We talk to meteorologist with National Lightning Safety…

Fantasia

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Fantasia, who performs live at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virgina on August 19. They discuss her rise from North Carolina to winning Season 3 of “American Idol,” launching a career of hit records and Broadway shows like “The Color Purple.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)

Understanding lightning after deadly DC strike

Only one person survived a lightning strike that hit four people in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The bolt hit a tree in Lafayette Park near the White House and then electrocuted four people standing underneath. How did this happen? And what can we do to prevent this? We talk to meteorologist with National Lightning Safety…