Archives: 2018

Heat Continues To Build.

TODAY: Hot and a bit more humid. Mostly sunny skies today, with highs in the low to mid 90s, with heat index values in the mid to upper 90s. While an isolated shower or storm cannot be totally ruled out today, the vast majority of us stay dry. Overnight lows drop into the upper 60s tonight under clear skies. WEEKEND: The humidity…

Sea of red overtakes D.C. area as fans celebrate Caps’ Cup win

  Washington Capitals fans celebrate team’s Stanley Cup victory outside Caps’ home rink, the Capital One arena, where viewing party was held during game played in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights on June 7, 2018 WUSSA-TV WASHINGTON — Unafraid of the impending closing of the subway, Capitals fans partied in the streets Thursday night and into Friday morning to…

Teacher carries student with cerebral palsy on school hiking trip

One teacher in Illinois went above and beyond to bring one of her 4th grade students with cerebral palsy to a two-day hiking trip. Helma Wardenaar, or “Ms. Helma” as her students call her, was so determined to bring 10-year-old Maggie Vazquez to a camp with her peers that she carried the child herself.  Ms. Helma carried Maggie, who has…

Chicago police investigate officers' cuffing of 10-year-old boy

CHICAGO — Chicago police are investigating an incident in which officers handcuffed a 10-year-old boy while he was being questioned about a gun, and the child’s family says it was a case of mistaken identity. Cellphone video recorded last Friday shows the boy in front of a patrol car with two officers facing him. One of the officers tells a…

NASA finds potential building blocks of life on Mars

NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover, slowly making its way up the side of a towering mountain of sedimentary rock at the center of its Gale Crater landing site, has found fresh evidence for the red planet’s past — and possibly present — habitability, scientists reported Thursday. NASA announced Thursday the nuclear-powered rover has detected a variety of organic compounds These organic…

Former security chief for Senate Intel Committee indicted

James Wolfe, a Senate Intelligence staff member, is on the far right, as Michael Cohen, President Trump’s personal attorney, arrives with his attorney, Stephen M. Ryan, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 25, 2017. Aaron Bernstein / REUTERS James Wolfe, the former head of security for the Senate Intelligence Committee, has been indicted for allegedly lying to the FBI about…

Washington Capitals win Stanley Cup

  Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny (6) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period in game four of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final at Capital One Arena. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in the club’s 44-year history. They beat the expansion…

Tupelo Elvis Festival Features New Events For 20th Anniversary Celebration

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Thousands of people are visiting Tupelo to celebrate that city’s most famous son.  The annual Elvis Presley Festival is underway, and this year marks the 20th anniversary for the event and there are several new attractions for Elvis fans of all ages. The first full day of Tupelo’s Elvis Festival began with Christmas in June. Elvis Tribute…

Yellowstone chief: I’m “no longer wanted” after spat with Trump administration

BILLINGS, Mont. — Yellowstone National Park’s superintendent said Thursday that he’s being forced out in an apparent “punitive action” and feels like he’s “no longer wanted.” This comes after disagreements with the Trump administration over how many bison the park can sustain, a longstanding source of conflict between park officials and ranchers in neighboring Montana. Superintendent Dan Wenk announced last week…

Alice Johnson starts new life outside prison

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Poll reveals what Americans think of NFL players who protest anthem

A majority of voters don’t believe NFL players who kneel during the national anthem to protest police shootings of unarmed black men are unpatriotic, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll. President Trump has highlighted the controversy for months now, suggesting players who kneel are disrespectful of the flag and perhaps should go elsewhere if they don’t like the U.S….

Republicans slam EPA's Scott Pruitt over series of scandals

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