WASHINGTON, D.C. NEWS – Congressional intern fatally shot near DC metro station

Ananya Roy, News Writer Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old intern for Kansas Congressman Ron Estes, died on Tuesday following a shooting near the Mt. Vernon Square Metro station in Northwest D.C. Authorities believe Tarpinian-Jachym was not the...

Atlanta, D.C. United settle for draw to extend winless droughts

D.C. United and visiting Atlanta United each saw their winless droughts extended to four matches after Saturday's 0-0 draw. D.C. (4-10-7, 19 points) remains a point in front of Atlanta (4-10-6, 18 points) in the standings, though D.C. United are...

This is the Prime Day iPad deal I'd grab to get started in digital art for a record-low price

Prime Day has just started in the UK, and we're off to a good start. The 2025 version of the standard iPad is the cheapest it's ever been, reduced by £45 to £284. This was already the most economical iPad, and the one we recommend for beginner...

After 3 years with a C grade, Polk County school district gets a B 

Polk County Public Schools improved its overall grade to a B for the 2024-25 academic year, up from a C for the previous three years. Fourteen Polk County public schools improved their grades, while nineteen saw their grades decline. Five Polk...

6 Grilled Chicken Mistakes Chefs Wish You’d Stop Making

Yulia Reznikov / Getty ImagesFrom beautifully lacquered tamarind chicken to smoky, spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, there’s an abundance of delicious ways to grill chicken. Still, it’s all too easy to end up with a dry, tough bird (or worse, an...

Walz’s congressional testimony leaves Minnesota with $430k in legal bills

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, all Democrats, face questioning at a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on June 12 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Julia Demaree...

PROLIFIC PROFANITIES: Trump sparks dementia fears yet again after expletive-filled Cabinet meeting

President Donald Trump displayed uncertainty about the decision to halt weapons supplies to Ukraine from Washington D.C., amidst his increasing aggravation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with many insisting his anger is showing signs of...

Local veterans honored with flight to Washington, D.C.

Gary Lawrence, right, trades stories with Sergeant Chad Blinn of the Lake Placid Police Department on Friday, June 27 before departing for this weekend’s honor flight. (News photo — Grace McIntyre)LAKE PLACID — Three Tri-Lakes veterans — Gifford...

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invites Essence Fest crowd to visit Supreme Court in D.C.

Atlanta United offense keeps sputtering in draw at D.C. United

Atlanta United’s defense, which had given up nine goals in its previous three matches, earned its second shutout. Efrain Morales did a good job in shutting down D.C. United’s Christian Benteke in his first start since a return from injury. Atlanta...

RSVP Gallery Is Bringing Back Don C’s Nike Air Force 1 For 15th Anniversary

More than just a retail space or clothing brand, Chicago’s RSVP Gallery represents two of the Windy City’s most totemic modern sons and two hallowed figures in Beaverton: Don C and the late Virgil Abloh. Though shifting from their original...

Boone County Commissioner travels to Washington, D.C. to express concerns over 'big, beautiful' tax bill

Boone County Missouri's Northern District Commissioner Janet Thompson made a visit to Washington D.C. last week to advocate for county priorities in two key aspects of budget reconciliation legislation. According to a news release from the Boone...

B.C. killer Pickton died after inmate shoved broken broom handle into face

A new report from the Correctional Service of Canada's investigation board details the events leading up to the death of B.C. serial killer, Robert Pickton. A new report from the Correctional Service of Canada's investigation board details the...

Buffalo Bills rookie C Jacob Bayer must prove versatile to stick with team in 2025

The Buffalo Bills tend to stockpile their offensive line with athletic prospects, not necessarily players who played at prestigious NCAA powerhouse programs. For general manager Brandon Beane, the traits take precedence over the pedigree, as he...

July 9 - Minimum wage increases in 15 cities, states despite lawmaker pushback

The minimum wage increased in 15 states and cities on July 1, though lawmakers in other states have worked to slow down wage hikes. Wage floor increases that began July 1 in Alaska, Oregon and Washington, D.C., will benefit more than 880,000...

UMass intern killed in Washington D.C. remembered as rare, standout person

GRANBY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A 21-year-old UMass student and Granby resident was killed in a triple shooting in Washington D.C. earlier this week. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was on the way to achieving his dreams by spending the summer in Washington...

Community members invited to meet new Cameron President C. Shane Hunt

Community members from Southwest Oklahoma are invited to meet Dr. C. Shane Hunt, Cameron University’s new president, at a reception at Cameron University-Duncan. Hunt will meet community members from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 10. Parking is...

Atlanta United prepares for crucial matches against D.C. United and Toronto FC

It's uncommon for two of Atlanta United's prominent figures to address the media simultaneously, but that was the case on Thursday morning. Following a training session at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground, head coach Ronny Deila...

Florida DOE unveils 2024-2025 school grades; Sabal Palm Elementary School soars from D to A

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Florida Department of Education has released school grades for the 2024-2025 school year. The school grades come as testing methods have evolved across the Sunshine State. Last month, Governor Ron DeSantis announced...

Everyone is watching Musk’s influence on D.C. politics. But what about Texas?

He painted a bleak picture of what could happen if they didn’t give him his way. “We would, I’m afraid, we would fail,” Musk told the assembled representatives. “So for us, it’s a matter of life or death.” Clad in a dark suit instead of his now...