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Tractor-trailer crash shutters Capital Beltway in Montgomery Co.
A major accident overnight closed the Outer Loop of the Beltway in Montgomery County after a serious tractor-trailer crash ...
Candidates running for Virginia Rep. Connolly’s seat weigh in on key issues
In two months, some Virginians will vote to fill the late Rep. Gerry Connolly’s Congressional seat. Here’s where the ...
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 05-09-25-28-69, Powerball: 5, Power Play: 2 (five, nine, twenty-five, twenty-eight, ...
A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages
One hundred years ago, a public high school teacher stood trial in Dayton, Tennessee, for teaching human evolution. His ...
Most US adults say child care costs are a ‘major problem,’ a new AP-NORC poll finds
Americans overwhelmingly view the cost of child care as a significant issue, and most support initiatives to offer free or low-cost day care and to require employers to provide paid family leave ...
Helen of Troy: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
(HELE) on Thursday reported a loss of $450.7 million in its fiscal first quarter. The Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had ...
Delta: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $2.13 billion. On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had net income of $3.
Things to do in the DC area: Embassy Chef Challenge, District Fringe … and more!
Taste dishes from over 30 embassies at the Embassy Chef Challenge on July 10 in D.C., or explore many other events including food festivals, live performances and cultural celebrations across the ...
‘Quite frightening’: Malaysia’s former leader Mahathir Mohamad turns 100 without slowing down
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad marked a historic milestone as he turned 100 on Thursday, calling the moment “quite frightening” without showing signs ...
Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng’s first birthday at Thailand zoo
Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby ...
European Union official Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote in European Parliament
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union official Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote in European Parliament. Copyright © 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material ...
Flamingos are stirring up trouble and ravaging rice for risotto in Italy’s northeast
An unusual pest is ravaging crops and irking farmers in northeastern Italy: the flamingo. Flocks of these relatively recent immigrants have set their hungry sights ...