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Days After Family Mourned Dalonte 'Boobie' Jackson, Police Rule Brutal Beating A Homicide Days After Family Mourned Dalonte 'Boobie' Jackson, Police Rule Brutal Beating A Homicide
Days After Family Mourned Dalonte 'Boobie' Jackson, Police Rule Brutal Beating A Homicide The death of Dalonte Lamont Jackson, the DC man whose family said he was left unconscious after a brutal Memorial Day weekend attack, has now officially been ruled a homicide. Jackson, known to loved ones as "Boobie," died on Friday, May 29, after suffering severe injuries in an assault days earlier, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The 35-year-old Northeast DC resident was found unconscious but still breathing shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, when Sixth District officers responded to the 3300 block of East Capitol Street NE. Police said Jackson was suffering fr…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Maryland Election Official Warns Voters Not To Trust ‘Social Influencers’ After Ballot Chaos Maryland Election Official Warns Voters Not To Trust ‘Social Influencers’ After Ballot Chaos
Maryland Election Official Warns Voters Not To Trust ‘Social Influencers’ After Ballot Chaos Maryland’s top election official is publicly warning voters not to trust viral social media claims after the state’s massive mail-in ballot error spiraled into a national political fight involving President Donald Trump and the DOJ. As replacement ballots started arriving in mailboxes across Maryland this week, State Administrator of Elections Jared DeMarinis took to X to push back against what he called growing misinformation surrounding the controversy that impacted more than 500,000 voters. “We focus on providing voters with factual information,” DeMarinis posted Friday, May 23. “Don’t g…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters
Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters andMaryland and Virginia are about to go from sweating through near-record heat to dodging potentially dangerous storms in a matter of hours. After days of brutal temperatures baked the region under some of the hottest May weather ever recorded, forecasters warned Wednesday that the atmosphere was primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, flooding, and dangerous evening commute conditions across much of the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, for large portions of Maryland and Virginia as…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
WATCH: Metro Bus Engulfed In Flames In DC Tunnel As Thick Smoke Pours Into Sky (DEVELOPING) WATCH: Metro Bus Engulfed In Flames In DC Tunnel As Thick Smoke Pours Into Sky (DEVELOPING)
Watch: Metro Bus Engulfed In Flames In DC Tunnel As Thick Smoke Pours Into Sky (Developing) A Metrobus caught fire inside a downtown DC tunnel Thursday evening, quickly becoming “well involved” as crews worked to evacuate drivers and fight flames in a smoke-filled roadway. The fire broke out around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, inside the 9th Street tunnel, where thick black smoke began pouring into the air as emergency crews rushed to the scene. DC Fire and EMS said the bus was “well involved” as firefighters worked to establish a strategy to attack the flames and confirm that everyone inside the tunnel had been evacuated. Update bus fire 9th St tunnel. Bus well involved. …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Pilots Meow, Bark On Approach To Reagan National Airport, Air Traffic Controller Shuts It Down Pilots Meow, Bark On Approach To Reagan National Airport, Air Traffic Controller Shuts It Down
Pilots Meow, Bark On Approach To Reagan National Airport, Air Traffic Controller Shuts It Down A new audio clip released by TMZ appears to capture pilots meowing and barking on the approach to Reagan National Airport in Arlington. The pilots can be heard meowing and woofing into the radio as they made their approach into the DC area. A good time was not had by all: The pilots were quickly put in the doghouse when an air traffic controller stepped in to put an end to the shenanigans. "You guys... uh need to be professional..." he said, while the pilots responded with more animal noises. "This is why you still fly an RJ (regional jet)."  @tmz 🐈✈️ Two pi…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Recall Issued For Rice Sold At Wegmans, Target, Giant Recall Issued For Rice Sold At Wegmans, Target, Giant
Recall Issued For Rice Sold At Wegmans, Target, Giant A common pantry item found in many kitchens is being pulled from store shelves, prompting a warning for shoppers who may already have it at home. A voluntary recall has been issued for certain bags of rice sold at major retailers across the US due to potential contamination concerns. Wegmans said the recall involves 2-pound bags of Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice that may contain foreign material. The affected products were sold not only at Wegmans locations, but also at other retailers, including Walmart, Target, Giant, and Hy-Vee. The recall applies to specific packages with best-by …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Two More Charged In Chyna Crawford Murder As DC Case Continues To Grow: Police Two More Charged In Chyna Crawford Murder As DC Case Continues To Grow: Police
Two More Charged In Chyna Crawford Murder As DC Case Continues To Grow: Police The case of a missing DC woman that stunned the region has taken another major turn, with two more suspects now charged in her killing as the investigation continues to widen. The developments come in DC, where the Metropolitan Police Department announced new arrests on Thursday, April 2, in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Chyna Crawford, who was first reported missing in October 2023. Deionta Person, 28, and Tyjuan McNeal, 29, both of Southeast DC, are the latest to be charged with felony murder, armed carjacking, and armed robbery. Crawford vanished after she was last seen on t…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Several Maryland Hospitals, Study Finds: See Which Ones Medicaid Cuts Threaten Several Maryland Hospitals, Study Finds: See Which Ones
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Several Maryland Hospitals, Study Finds: See Which Ones Nearly 90 hospitals across the Northeast are at risk of closing, slashing services, or laying off workers due to Republican-passed cuts to Medicaid, according to a new study. Public Citizen released a report on Tuesday, March 31, that identifies 446 hospitals especially vulnerable to major cuts due to the previously named "One Big Beautiful Bill." President Donald Trump signed the GOP-backed budget reconciliation package into law on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the spending plan will gut $911 billion in federal spend…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
MD, DC Among Nation's Innovation Leaders, New Study Finds: Here's Why MD, DC Among Nation's Innovation Leaders, New Study Finds: Here's Why
MD, DC Among Nation's Innovation Leaders, New Study Finds: Here's Why The nation's capital and several Northeast states are driving research, innovation, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Most & Least Innovative States on Wednesday, March 18. The report evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 indicators tied to innovation. The metrics include the share of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, retained its place as the nation's innovation leader, according to WalletHub. The District sto…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible A rare and potentially dangerous storm system is barreling toward the DMV as forecasters say the region could be facing tornadoes, destructive winds, and widespread power outages by Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have placed the DC metro area under a Level 4 out of 5 “Moderate Risk” for severe weather — a designation rarely issued for the region and one that signals widespread severe storms are possible. The last time the area saw a similar risk level was more than two years ago, according to meteorologists tracking the system. Here are o…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Chocolate Candy Recall Issued After Undeclared Allergen Discovered Chocolate Candy Recall Issued After Undeclared Allergen Discovered
Chocolate Candy Recall Issued After Undeclared Allergen Discovered A chocolate treat sold at a popular grocery chain is being pulled from shelves after a labeling problem raised concerns for some consumers. A recall has been issued for Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat candy because the product may contain an undeclared allergen that could pose a serious health risk to certain people. Lidl US announced the recall after discovering that the candy contains hazelnuts that were not listed on the product packaging. Anyone with a hazelnut allergy could face a serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction if the product is consumed. T…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across DMV Ranked In New Study: See Full List Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across DMV Ranked In New Study: See Full List
Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across DMV Ranked In New Study: See Full List Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast. WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026. "St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Pentagon Adds Restrictions Over 'Unflattering' Hegseth Pics Amid Luxury Spending Spree: WaPo Pentagon Adds Restrictions Over 'Unflattering' Hegseth Pics Amid Luxury Spending Spree: WaPo
Pentagon Adds Restrictions Over 'Unflattering' Hegseth Pics Amid Luxury Spending Spree: WaPo The Pentagon has blocked press photographers from recent briefings after aides complained about "unflattering" images of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a report. The decision came after photographers captured images of the former Fox News host during a Pentagon briefing on Monday, March 2, The Washington Post reported. The news conference happened just days after a joint US-Israeli military strike killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday, Feb. 28. Photographers from major news agencies, including the Associated Press, Reuters, and Getty Images, attend…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Birthday Weekend Turns Tragic For DC Woman Who Lost Home In Apartment Fire As Friends Step Up Birthday Weekend Turns Tragic For DC Woman Who Lost Home In Apartment Fire As Friends Step Up
Birthday Weekend Turns Tragic For DC Woman Who Lost Home In Apartment Fire As Friends Step Up Instead of celebrating her birthday this weekend, Erena “Ginger” Sasso is beginning the painful process of rebuilding her life after a fire destroyed her Southwest DC home. The blaze broke out in the 1400 block of 3rd Street SW on Friday, March 6, according to DC Fire and EMS officials. Firefighters responded to a working fire in a three-story middle-row apartment building. The fire in DC left one displaced. DC Fire and Rescue Sasso was able to escape the apartment safely, and no injuries were reported. The fire in DC left one displaced. DC Fire and Rescue She was th…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Washington Post Begins Massive Layoffs, Reports Say: Here's Why Washington Post Begins Massive Layoffs, Reports Say: Here's Why
Washington Post Begins Massive Layoffs, Reports Say: Here's Why The Washington Post is moving forward with sweeping layoffs that are expected to dramatically reshape one of the country's most influential newsrooms. The job cuts were announced on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The layoffs are expected to sharply reduce sports, books, local, international, and podcast coverage, NBC News reported. Roughly 30% of The Post's workforce is being laid off, including more than 300 journalists from the newsroom, two people with knowledge of the decision told The New York Times. The reductions also affect employees on the company's business side. The Washington Post Gui…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Tiny Trunk, Huge News: National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Asian Elephant In 25 Years (VIDEO) Tiny Trunk, Huge News: National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Asian Elephant In 25 Years (VIDEO)
Tiny Trunk, Huge News: National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Asian Elephant In 25 Years (Video) It's a girl!  For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is celebrating the birth of an Asian elephant, after a healthy female calf arrived in the early morning hours on Monday, Feb. 2, officials announced. The calf was born at 1:15 a.m. inside the Elephant Barn to first-time mother Nhi Linh, 12, following a 21-month pregnancy, according to the Zoo. The father is Spike, 44, whose genes — like Nhi Linh’s — are considered critical to strengthening the endangered species’ genetic diversity. “This birth fills us with profo…

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by Zak Failla
Business
These Careers Rank Among Best In 2026, New Study Finds: Here's Why These Careers Rank Among Best In 2026, New Study Finds: Here's Why
These Careers Rank Among Best In 2026, New Study Finds: Here's Why Careers in health care and tech will be among the best jobs in 2026 as workers navigate a slumping labor market, according to a new study. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 rankings of the nation's best jobs on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Nurse practitioners took the top overall spot for the third straight year. The annual rankings evaluate jobs across 17 categories, focusing on what matters most to workers navigating a competitive and uncertain job market. U.S. News weighed several key factors, including job growth potential, work-life balance, safety and stability, unemp…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Ex-Congressional Employee From Maryland Turned House Cell Phones Into Pawn Shop Cash: Feds Ex-Congressional Employee From Maryland Turned House Cell Phones Into Pawn Shop Cash: Feds
Ex-Congressional Employee From Maryland Turned House Cell Phones Into Pawn Shop Cash: Feds A former congressional employee from Maryland is accused of abusing his access on Capitol Hill to steal hundreds of government-issued cell phones — then quietly funneling them into a local pawn shop, prosecutors said. Christopher Southerland, 43, of Glen Burnie, was arrested Friday after a federal indictment was unsealed in District Court in Washington, DC, charging him with stealing about 240 cell phones from the US House of Representatives, according to federal officials. Prosecutors said the phones were valued at more than $150,000. Southerland worked as a system administrator for the H…

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by Zak Failla
News
'Do You Want To Die': Man Who Threatened, Stabbed Tourist In DC Learns Prison Fate: Feds 'Do You Want To Die': Man Who Threatened, Stabbed Tourist In DC Learns Prison Fate: Feds
'Do You Want To Die': Man Who Threatened, Stabbed Tourist In DC Learns Prison Fate: Feds A man who threatened to kill tourists in the nation's capital will spend years in prison for a stabbing, US Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced. District resident Maurice Felder, 54, was sentenced to 54 months in prison for stabbing a man who was visiting DC in November 2024. According to federal officials, at around 1 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2024, a group from Pennsylvania was walking near the intersection of 7th Street NW and T Street NW for the weekend. Felder followed the group down the sidewalk and began arguing with them, prosecutors said. The victim got in between Felder and other…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
A Beary Good Ending: Smithsonian Zoo Welcomes First Sloth Bear Cubs Since 2014 (PHOTOS) A Beary Good Ending: Smithsonian Zoo Welcomes First Sloth Bear Cubs Since 2014 (PHOTOS)
A Beary Good Ending: Smithsonian Zoo Welcomes First Sloth Bear Cubs Since 2014 (Photos) Talk about ending the year on a high note. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo closed out 2025 with a rare double dose of good news, welcoming two sloth bear cubs for the first time in more than a decade. Two cubs were born to 6-year-old first-time mother Molly at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Washington, DC, last month. The births are especially notable because they mark the Zoo’s first sloth bear cubs since 2014, a milestone for a species considered vulnerable to extinction. “The birth of two sloth bear cubs at Smithsonian’s National Zoo is a significant …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
End Of An Era: FBI Shuts Down Hoover Building After 50 Years In DC, To Move HQ Immediately End Of An Era: FBI Shuts Down Hoover Building After 50 Years In DC, To Move HQ Immediately
End Of An Era: FBI Shuts Down Hoover Building After 50 Years In DC, To Move HQ Immediately After five decades as the FBI’s nerve center, the Hoover Building is shutting down for good. Director Kash Patel says the move will save taxpayers billions — and it’s happening now. After more than 50 years as the FBI’s main headquarters, the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, DC, will be closed permanently, the agency’s director announced amid the holiday season. The FBI and the US General Services Administration (GSA) previously confirmed the new location will be the Ronald Reagan Building complex in downtown DC, just blocks from the existing J. Edgar Hoover Building. “FBI's ex…

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by Zak Failla
News
These States Have Highest Flu Rates As Christmas Arrives: See Map These States Have Highest Flu Rates As Christmas Arrives: See Map
These States Have Highest Flu Rates As Christmas Arrives: See Map Flu season is ramping up across the country, with several states now experiencing severe or rising levels of illness, and a fast-spreading “super flu” variant is driving the surge.  The CDC’s latest FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Dec. 13, shows widespread influenza activity in nearly every region, with the Northeast and Mountain West hit especially hard. As of Monday, Dec. 16, the CDC estimated that flu cases are growing or likely growing in 47 states. According to the agency, “very high” flu activity has been detected in  New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Col…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Erika Kirk's Town Hall Flops In Ratings Despite Heavy CBS Promotion Erika Kirk's Town Hall Flops In Ratings Despite Heavy CBS Promotion
Erika Kirk's Town Hall Flops In Ratings Despite Heavy CBS Promotion A primetime town hall with the widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk tanked in the ratings after critics blasted CBS News for hosting the discussion amid the network's conservative shift. According to Nielsen data, "A Town Hall With Erika Kirk" drew about 1.867 million viewers on Saturday, Dec. 13. The hourlong special was down 11% in total viewership compared to CBS's usual programming in the same time slot year to date, The Independent reported. The drop was far steeper among adults ages 25 to 54, where viewership fell 41% in the demographic most desired by ad…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Wegmans Mixed Nuts Recalled After Supplier Red Flag Wegmans Mixed Nuts Recalled After Supplier Red Flag
Wegmans Mixed Nuts Recalled After Supplier Red Flag A popular store-brand nut mix has been pulled from Wegmans shelves after routine testing at a supplier raised a red flag. In a company announcement on Friday, Dec. 5, Mellace Family Brands California said it is recalling specific packages of Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. The recall covers 34 ounce tubs and 11.5 ounce bags of the unsalted Deluxe Mixed Nuts. Both products were sold at Wegmans locations in Connecticu…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
3,700 Miles From London, Child Rape Suspect Stopped At Dulles And Sent Back To UK: CBP 3,700 Miles From London, Child Rape Suspect Stopped At Dulles And Sent Back To UK: CBP
3,700 Miles From London, Child Rape Suspect Stopped At Dulles And Sent Back To UK: CBP A rape suspect wanted in London was stopped at Dulles Airport and sent back to the United Kingdom to face charges after arriving on a flight from Germany, according to US Customs and Border Protection. CBP officials said they detained Patrick Kwaku Dunyo, 35, a Ghanaian national living in London, after he landed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday following a flight from Frankfurt. London authorities were searching for Dunyo on charges of rape of a 16-year-old and sexual assault stemming from an incident alleged to have occurred on November 21, CBP said. According to inv…

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by Zak Failla
News
Alleged DC Ambush Shooter Worked With CIA In Afghanistan; Wounded National Guard Troops ID'd Alleged DC Ambush Shooter Worked With CIA In Afghanistan; Wounded National Guard Troops ID'd
Alleged DC Ambush Shooter Worked With CIA In Afghanistan; Wounded National Guard Troops ID'd Two West Virginia National Guard troops remain in critical condition a day after they were shot just blocks from the White House. Authorities have identified the shooter as an Afghan native who previously worked with the CIA. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, is accused of ambushing troops on Wednesday, Nov. 26, as they stood guard outside the Farragut West Metro station, authorities said. US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Thursday identified the victims as 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. She said Lakanwal shot them with a .357 handgun after driving…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Trump Brags He Ghosted Greene Before Her Congress Exit: 'Marjorie Traitor Brown' Trump Brags He Ghosted Greene Before Her Congress Exit: 'Marjorie Traitor Brown'
Trump Brags He Ghosted Greene Before Her Congress Exit: 'Marjorie Traitor Brown' In the political version of “I dumped you first,” President Donald Trump claims he ghosted Marjorie Taylor Greene long before she announced she was leaving Congress. The 51-year-old Republican rep announced Friday, Nov. 21, in a video and four-page letter on X that she will resign her House seat on Jan. 5, 2026. The Georgia lawmaker, once one of Trump’s most loyal allies, said she was fed up with national politics, internal party fights, and what she called a system where Congress “should not be a lifelong career or an assisted living facility.” The move followed a very public breakup betwe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
Only Lawmaker Against Epstein Files Release Defends Decision: 'Not By My Vote' Only Lawmaker Against Epstein Files Release Defends Decision: 'Not By My Vote'
Only Lawmaker Against Epstein Files Release Defends Decision: 'Not By My Vote' Congress almost unanimously passed a bill to force the release of all unclassified files tied to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, with just one House lawmaker in opposition. Rep. Clay Higgins was the only member in the House to vote against the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The Senate passed the bill a few hours later through unanimous consent. The bill orders the Justice Department to publish thousands of records from the disgraced New York financier's case within 30 days. The materials include flight logs, internal DOJ memos, immunity agreements, and other f…

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
From The Classroom To The Jeopardy! Podium — How It Went For Maryland Teacher Joseph Evans From The Classroom To The Jeopardy! Podium — How It Went For Maryland Teacher Joseph Evans
From The Classroom To The Jeopardy! Podium — How It Went For Maryland Teacher Joseph Evans The champ is here.  North Penn High School graduate and longtime Montgomery County educator Joseph Evans will be back in the bright lights after a stirring win in his first Jeopardy! appearance on Tuesday night. The Takoma Park Middle School teacher who hails from Beltsville went into Final Jeopardy! with a modest $9,000, behind Long Island stay-at-home-dad Aaron Himmel's $15,000 and ahead of defending champion Joyelle McSweeney's $3,600. Then came the final category: "Literary Characters."  Perfect for a teacher (Evans technically teaches World Studies at Takoma Park Middle School, but i…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Statue Showing Trump, Epstein As 'Best Friends Forever' Removed From National Mall Statue Showing Trump, Epstein As 'Best Friends Forever' Removed From National Mall
Statue Showing Trump, Epstein As 'Best Friends Forever' Removed From National Mall A satirical statue of President Donald Trump holding hands with notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was taken down from the National Mall in Washington, DC. The 12-foot statue, titled "Best Friends Forever," showed Trump and Epstein frolicking together. The bronze artwork was on display near the US Capitol building before federal authorities removed it at around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, according to the Washingtonian magazine. A plaque at the statue's base celebrated "National Friendship Month," drawing attention to Trump and the convicted sex trafficker who died in Augus…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Nexstar Blocks Jimmy Kimmel's Return As $6.2B Merger Awaits Trump Approval Nexstar Blocks Jimmy Kimmel's Return As $6.2B Merger Awaits Trump Approval
Nexstar Blocks Jimmy Kimmel's Return As $6.2B Merger Awaits Trump Approval Jimmy Kimmel's late-night return won't be seen on many ABC stations owned by Nexstar Media Group. Nexstar said it will preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" when it returns at 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The local media giant owns 28 ABC affiliates across the country, including eight in the Northeast. Disney announced on Monday, Sept. 22, that the show will resume with new episodes after "thoughtful conversations" with Kimmel. ABC temporarily pulled the show after Nexstar announced it would not air the program due to Kimmel's comments on Monday, Sept. 15, in the aftermath of conservat…

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by Chris Spiker