Justice Department lawyers face skeptical judges upset by ‘shoddy work’
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmRead moreBats learn to identify prey by listening to mating calls, study says
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe winged mammals are known for selectively preying on small frogs, avoiding toxic species in favor of more palatable prey.Asking Eric: Parent is tired of fighting ‘veganism battle’ with daughter
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmA parent has tried endlessly to accommodate their daughter and her family’s vegan diet, but now, at 75 are finding it to be taxing.The Caps, prepping for a physical playoff series, hope extra rest can help
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals will start their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series Tuesday.As MacKenzie Gore battles the elements, the Nats beat back the Reds
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmWashington’s emergent ace struck out nine in soggy Cincinnati, and Luis García Jr.’s go-ahead homer helped the Nationals secure a 4-1 win and a series victory.CWG Live updates: An unsettled week with almost daily rain chances; strong storm today?
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmA few storms this afternoon could become intense.At a mock trial in D.C., teens decide how to handle a flash mob robbery
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmFor six hours this weekend, roughly 70 Washington-area middle and high school students practiced running D.C. Superior Court.A D.C. beauty school offers incarcerated people a second chance
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmTeaching jail residents to style hair comes with logistical challenges: They aren’t allowed to use shears or razor blades, for example.Spat over gay nominee aims Virginia GOP ire at unusual target: Youngkin
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmGov. Glenn Youngkin (R) faces criticism within his party for a messy week-long drama over John Reid, the GOP nominee for lieutenant governor who has refused to drop out.Moore preaches a new brand of patriotism amid speculation of 2028 run
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmMaryland Gov. Wes Moore used a commencement speech at an HBCU attended by his grandfather to urge a more nuanced understanding of patriotism.Cinnamon might affect some prescription meds’ effectiveness, study finds
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe researchers advise caution for those considering using concentrated cinnamon products like cinnamon supplements.I encouraged my son to get another degree. He says I ruined his life.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmSon is overwhelmed by his postgrad degree coursework and blames the letter writer for “harassing” him to go.The outdoors has a particular smell, but why is that?
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThere is a universal “smell of the outside,” no matter where you are. We dig into the two main compounds responsible for this smell - geosmin and ozone.Surgeons bid for medical first: Removing spinal tumor through patient’s eye
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmKarla Flores had a tumor strangling her spinal cord near the base of her skull. Doctors weighed whether they should attempt a risky surgery that had never been done before.Scientists finally figured out where gold comes from. The answer is explosive.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmA new study has found that such heavy metals may have formed through eruptions on a rare type of star called a magnetar.As U.S. cuts global climate finance, China is more than happy to step in
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmEven U.S. allies locked in national security disputes with Beijing, like the Philippines, are finding it impossible to resist China’s green energy infrastructure.Trump’s 48-hour scramble to fly migrants to a Salvadoran prison
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe administration rounded up some of the Venezuelans two days before the flights took off, pressing forward even as Venezuela agreed to accept deportees.Brazil police say they thwarted potential attack at Lady Gaga concert
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmA hate group aimed to radicalize young people and incite violence, police said. The concert, with an estimated 2.5 million attendees, went on as planned.Dozens killed in U.S. strike on purported detention center in Yemen, visuals show
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmHouthi rebels say at least 68 people were killed and dozens more were injured in what they said was a U.S. strike on a prison holding African migrants.What to know about Cinco de Mayo 2025, and where the holiday came from
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe holiday, often confused with Mexican Independence Day, commemorates a Mexican army victory over the French. But it’s mostly celebrated in the U.S.Airliners abort landings amid Army helicopter’s ‘scenic’ loop around Pentagon
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe Black Hawk was trying to land at the Pentagon’s heliport, bringing it close to a pair of airliners, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.Ask Sahaj: How do I forgive my in-laws when the real issue is my skin color?
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe letter writer’s in-laws weren’t happy her husband married a White woman. How she can forgive their behavior?Miss Manners: Friend’s nonstop, unsolicited health warnings are annoying
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmA letter writer is looking for ways to stop their friend’s constant unsolicited health warnings about every little thing they do.Mom raises $500K after appearing to hurl racist slur at child in viral video
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmA viral video of a Minnesota mom appearing to hurl racist slurs after an altercation with a Black child has garnered criticism, and large donations.‘The Surfer’: Nicolas Cage brings madness to the Method in a sandy thriller
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe film is a sunbaked Cage match venturing into a surreal, parodic meditation on masculine identity.You asked: How do I substitute fresh herbs for one another?
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmHow do I switch up the herbs in recipes? We answered this reader question.Our best taco recipes, starring chicken, shrimp, beans and more
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmOur best taco recipes, including puffy, crunchy and cheesy shells and filling such as spiced beans, fried fish, scrambled eggs and seared chicken.This pasta with cauliflower captures the best of California cuisine
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmA lemony cauliflower pasta from chef Katie Reicher at Greens restaurant showcases the brilliance of California cuisine.Buying coffee for strangers makes the airport a little less terrible
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmRandom acts of kindness have become an airport ritual for TV host Samantha Brown.Your guide to the baffling world of duty-free shopping
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmInternational travelers can avoid taxes by shopping at airport duty-free stores. But come prepared to price-check; not all products are a good deal.
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