Category Archives: WMAL News Now Headlines

7 Russian Swimmers Banned From Rio Amid Doping Scandal
WASHINGTON — (CNN) The governing body of world aquatics has banned seven Russian swimmers from the Rio Olympics because of doping violations, the group said Monday.The Federation Internationale ...
Syndicated Author Jul 25, 2016

Bernie Sanders Tries To Calm Skeptical Supporters: ‘We Have Got To Elect Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine’
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders tried Monday to calm a crowd skeptical of Hillary Clinton, using a rally in advance of his convention speech to call fo...
Syndicated Author Jul 25, 2016

U.S. Navy’s New $13B Aircraft Carrier Can’t Fight
WASHINGTON — (CNN) The $13-billion USS Gerald R. Ford is already two years behind schedule, and the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier is facing more delays after the Pentagon’s top...
Syndicated Author Jul 25, 2016

State Department Spokesman Calls Out Reporter For Playing Pokemon GO In Briefing
WASHINGTON — (CNN) The Pokemon GO craze came to the State Department on Thursday, when a reporter was called out for playing the popular game during a briefing. “You’re playing the P...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2016

NBA To Move All-Star Game Over North Carolina Law
WASHINGTON — (CNN) The 2017 NBA All-Star Game will move from Charlotte, North Carolina, because of that state’s controversial transgender bathroom law, the league announced Thursday. The l...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2016

Hillary Clinton VP Search In Final Hours
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Hillary Clinton’s methodical search for a running mate is nearly complete, several Democrats close to the vice presidential process say, and she is planning to introduce...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2016

Miami Shooting: Man Says Cops Shot Him While He Was Lying Down With Hands Up
WASHINGTON — (CNN) “All he has is a toy truck,” the man shouts. “I am a behavior therapist at a group home.” Charles Kinsey said the footage, released by his attorney, sh...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2016

Defiant Ted Cruz Stands By Refusal To Endorse Trump After Being Booed During Convention Speech
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Ted Cruz on Thursday strongly defended his refusal to endorse Donald Trump during his Republican National Convention speech, saying he’s not “in the habit” o...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2016

Roger Ailes Leaves Fox News
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Fox News chief Roger Ailes is leaving the network following sexual harassment allegations, 21st Century Fox confirmed Thursday. Rupert Murdoch himself is now acting CEO. Ailes...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2016

Turkey Formally Requests Extradition Of Cleric From U.S. As Purge Widens
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Turkey has formally requested the extradition of cleric Fethullah Gulen from the United States, the Prime Minister said Tuesday, as the government widens its purge following a...
Syndicated Author Jul 19, 2016
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