Category Archives: WMAL News Now

Oikos Yogurt Won’t Work With Cam Newton After Sexist Remark
CHARLOTTE, NC — Oikos yogurt is distancing itself from Cam Newton after his sexist remark to a woman sportswriter.The brand said Thursday that it was “shocked and disheartened”...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2018 Nominees Announced
To cast a vote for potential inductees, click HERE.CLEVELAND — The nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 were announced Thursday.This year’s group includes 1...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Ivana Trump Turns Down Ambassadorship: ‘I Have a Perfect Life’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s ex-wife, Ivana Trump, said Thursday she was offered the opportunity to be ambassador to her native Czech Republic, but turned it down to preser...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Facebook Invests $1 Billion in Virginia
HENRICO COUNTY, VA — Facebook keeps expanding its footprint in the United States. Next stop: Virginia. Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Thursday that Facebook will build its ne...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Passenger Dragged Off Flight Claims Racial Profiling
BALTIMORE — A woman seen on video being dragged off a Southwest Airlines flight in Maryland has said she believes she was a victim of racial profiling. Anila Daulatzai, who is Muslim, sai...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Secret Service Says No System For Keeping Track of Visitors at Mar-a-Lago
FLORDIA — The US Secret Service says there is no system for tracking visitors to President Donald Trump’s Florida resort at Mar-a-Lago, according to new court filings. The revelatio...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Iraqi Forces Say They’ve Recaptured Hawija City Center From ISIS
HAWIJA, IRAQ — Iraqi forces said Thursday they had retaken the city center of Hawija, one of the last major ISIS strongholds in Iraq. It was not immediately clear how much of Hawija remai...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Republicans May Be Willing To Discuss Restrictions On ‘Bump Stocks’
WASHINGTON — In a departure from years of opposition to new gun control measures, some congressional Republicans started to show cautious interest Wednesday in legislation that would restrict de...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Redskin Says Finger Flip Came After N-Word Assault Throughout Game
John MatthewsWMAL.comASHBURN, VA — (WMAL) Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor apologized via Instagram Thursday for dropping an f-bomb and making an obscene gesture to fans in the stands in Ka...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

FBI Exec On Russian Tampering: We Should Have Seen This Coming
BOSTON — The US government should have anticipated Russia’s efforts to meddle in the 2016 elections — but the FBI is nevertheless working to make sure Russia “pays” for i...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017
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