Jackie the bald eagle's cause of death revealed
Jackie, a beloved bald eagle from Big Bear's famous pair, died in August. A necropsy has revealed her cause of death.
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Joni Mitchell becomes American citizen after 62 years in U.S.
Joni Mitchell was born and raised in Canada but has become an American citizen after living in the U.S. for 62 years.
Prince Harry and Meghan to make first joint appearances since returning to UK
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are conducting their first joint public appearances since moving back to England, as the couple who walked away from royal duties six years ago seek to rebuild their brand in Britain. The couple will on Thursday visit three charities in Nottingham, the city in central…
Pope Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future and the very recent past
VATICAN CITY (AP) — When Pope Leo XIV was elected after the pained finale of Pope Francis’ pontificate, there was hope that a younger, healthier pope would be able to guide the Catholic Church for quite some time before age and ailments slowed him. Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis announced Tuesday has thrown a question…
Hot weather and gusty winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs are planned
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Large swaths of California are expected to see fire weather starting Thursday and thousands of people could lose power as utilities try not to spark wildfires during hot and windy conditions expected to last through Saturday. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has faced criticism for her city’s…
Black Panther Party stalwarts to celebrate 1966 founding in Oakland, programs that aided the poor
The legacy of the Black Panther Party lives on six decades after its founding, in the work of a Seattle medical center started to address systemic health disparities in the African American community, particularly among Black children. Originally known as the Sidney Miller Free Medical Clinic in 1969, it put into…
Maryland Rep. Andy Harris clashes with student reporter
A video taken by News4’s partners at the Baltimore Banner shows Republican Congressman Andy Harris telling a student reporter from the University of Maryland that she did not have permission to record him.
Everyone has the same question in the midterms — where’s the beef? (And how much does it cost?)
In the midterm elections, meat is on the menu. As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war, they’re also having a food fight over who’s the most red-blooded carnivore. The latest example came this week in Mississippi, where Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom released a video with a…
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is returning to federal court to face torture allegations
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife return Thursday to a New York courtroom to face a rewritten indictment accusing them of leading a state-sponsored campaign of repression that tortured scores of victims, including three Americans. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were expected…
With anger spreading over Iran war, Democrats hope to flip Republican seats with veterans’ help
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The doorbell chimed “The Star Spangled Banner” as retired Col. Lou Christensen stepped inside the large house on the northeastern edge of Colorado Springs. The registered Republican and 28-year Air Force veteran was doing something he never expected to do — attending a party for a…
New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
BEIJING (AP) — A new bridge linking China and North Korea opened Thursday after more than a decade of delay, signaling deeper ties between the two countries. China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported that a ceremony for the launch of the New Yalu River Bridge was held in the morning. An online video from state...
Woman found dead in SUV in Langley Park parking lot
A woman has been found dead inside an SUV in a parking lot in Langley Park, Maryland.
Parents urge DC Council to take action as National Guard patrols increase near schools
DC parents and community leaders express concern over National Guard patrols near schools, citing emotional impacts on children.
Burroughs defends support for Joan’s House amid questions over nonprofit funding
Edward Burroughs defends support for Joan’s House as fellow councilmembers accuse him of bypassing the county’s grant process to fund nonprofits.
John Stamos honored with Bob Saget Legacy Award
John Stamos was honored with the Bob Saget Legacy Award at a fundraiser for the Scleroderma Research Foundation, a charity that was close to Saget's heart.
Suspect charged with stealing copper wiring after breaking into homes in Southeast DC
Police say the man broke into at least two homes that were vacant at the time and stole the wiring.
Did anyone win Powerball's $562M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 14
A $562 million jackpot was up for grabs in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers.
Deputies arrest suspect accused of shooting man at Maryland liquor store in June
Terrell Anthony Burgess is charged with attempted murder and assault after a June shooting at a tavern and liquor store.
Photos of blood stains, zip ties, knives shown to jury in Naresh Bhatt trial
Details in this report are disturbing. Photos of blood stains, zip ties, knives and cleaning products were presented to the jury Wednesday in the trial of Naresh Bhatt, the Northern Virginia man accused of killing his wife, Mamta Bhatt.
UMD club tennis suspended after it sent ‘racist imagery' to other teams
The University of Maryland’s (UMD) Club Tennis Team is suspended indefinitely after the college’s president said players sent a racist image targeting Black and African American students from other universities’ club tennis organizations, including Howard University.
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center to remain open, judge says
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to shut down the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC).
Their Nightlife Empire Ate Their Band. The Brindley Brothers Will Reunite Anyway.
When the 20-something brothers Daniel, Luke and Jonathan Brindley bought Jammin Java in 2001, Daniel and Luke thought it would mean big things for their band (which didn’t include Jonathan). It was, in fact, the beginning of the end for the Brindley Brothers, a group whose career eventually got snuffed out by the…
The National Zoo has a new red panda. You can help choose her name
She may only old 4 months old, but she is bold and feisty — and she needs a name to match.
Appeals court judges question the government about Trump's DC National Guard deployment
More than a year after President Donald Trump deployed National Guard members to begin patrolling the streets of the nation’s capital, a federal appeals court on Wednesday opened a hearing on the legality of his action by asking the government if there were any limits on a president’s authority to do so.
Social Security COLA 2027: Here's how much more money retirees will get next year
The Social Security Administration announced the official annual cost-of-living-adjustment on Wednesday, increasing benefits by 3.6% in 2027.
Is the White House’s New Press Secretary Really a Lawyer? Plus: House Republicans Investigate DC Groups, and More Layoffs at the Washington Post
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The Commanders Didn’t Lose. So Why Do We Still Feel So Empty?
The Commanders didn’t lose to the Giants on Sunday. It’s Tuesday now. So why do you still feel so empty? Perhaps it is because, during overtime, Jayden Daniels and company snatched a tie from the jaws of victory. Or, maybe, it is because despite leading by 14 points with just eight minutes left — 97.9
This Alexandria Artist Paints Tiny Masterpieces on Pumpkin Seeds and Pistachios
To see Hasan Kale’s art, you need to look closely. Very, very closely. The 67-year-old Turkish artist, who lives in Alexandria, paints intensely detailed miniature masterworks onto unconventional culinary canvases. A scene from Pulp Fiction on a piece of popcorn. A pumpkin seed painted with Edvard Munch’s “The…
How DC-Area Private Schools Are Handling AI
Artificial-intelligence companies are marketing tools directly to schools and school-age kids, and the technology is becoming a regular part of education. For example, Google Classroom, a class-management portal for assignments, grades, and more, comes with Gemini built in, and ChatGPT recently launched a version for…
The Espresso Martini Comes With a Cigarette at This New DC Restaurant
It’s been 20 years since smoking was banned in DC’s restaurant dining rooms. But lately, cigarettes have made a small but notable return. At La Merna, the buzzy new Dupont Circle restaurant specializing in Chicago-style tavern pizza, you can get an amaro-infused espresso martini with a cigarette for an extra $3—or a…
Instead of a Grand Wedding Cake, This Couple Opted for Cakes at Every Table
Rachel, a Realtor from Pennsylvania, and Antonio, a Georgia native who owns audiovisual company, met on Rachel’s first day of work at a hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Four years after a first date at a local taco spot, the pair got engaged at Al Volo Osteria in Adams Morgan. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo…
A DC Pastry Chef Is Now Selling Protein Ice Cream
Lucky Plum Ice Cream Shoppe. 747 C St., SE. When pastry chef Rochelle Cooper returned from maternity leave in July to find milk protein powder—instead of the normal milk powder she uses for ice cream—in the shared kitchen of the Duck & The Peach, the Wells, and La Collina, she banished the accidental shipment to