Abortion was slightly more common across the U.S. in the first three months of this year than it was before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and cleared the way for states to implement bans, a report released Wednesday found…… Read more
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WMAL’s The All-American Book Club August Reading with Duck Dynasty Stars
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024 – WMAL’s The All-American Book Club is thrilled to welcome Duck Dynasty stars Jep and Jessica Robertson and Brave Books feature ‘Dear Valor’ to the August Summer book lineup for the popular podcast series. ‘Dear Valor’ provides the elements that help children to better understand and empathize with the experiences of adopted children and their families…… Read more
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage. “During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions,” Emhoff said in a statement, first reported by CNN. “I took responsibility, and in the years since, we worked through things as a family and have come out stronger on the other…… Read more
Dow drops 860 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid U.S. economy worries
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 was down by 2.4% in midday trading and on track for its worst day since 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was reeling by 864 points, or 2.2%, as of 11:40 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite slid 2.7%…… Read more
US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, freeing Gershkovich and Whelan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a multinational deal that set two dozen people free, the White House said…… Read more
Israel says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas’ military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Thursday that it has confirmed that the head of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July. The announcement came a day after an apparent Israeli strike in the Iranian capital killed Hamas’ top political leader. The rapid events this week have…… Read more
Acting Secret Service boss says he ‘cannot defend’ why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured
WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service said Tuesday he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured. Ronald Rowe, testifying before two Senate…… Read more
In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces US protesters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday to achieve “total victory” against Hamas and denounced American opponents…… Read more
Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As state treasurer, Vivek Malek pushed Missouri’s main retirement system to pull its investments from Chinese companies, making Missouri among the first nationally to do so. Now Malek…… Read more
US-Russian journalist convicted in a rapid, secret trial, gets 6 1/2 years in prison, court says
A court has convicted Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, of spreading false information about the Russian army and sentenced her to 6½ years in prison after a secret trial, court records and officials said Monday…… Read more
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US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds
Abortion was slightly more common across the U.S. in the first three months of this year than it was before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and cleared the way for states to implement bans, a report released Wednesday found…… Continue Reading
WMAL’s The All-American Book Club August Reading with Duck Dynasty Stars
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024 – WMAL’s The All-American Book Club is thrilled to welcome Duck Dynasty stars Jep and Jessica Robertson and Brave Books feature ‘Dear Valor’ to the August Summer book lineup for the popular podcast series. ‘Dear Valor’ provides the elements that help children to better understand and empathize with the experiences of adopted children and their families…… Continue Reading
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage. “During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions,” Emhoff said in a statement, first reported by CNN. “I took responsibility, and in the years since, we worked through things as a family and have come out stronger on the other…… Continue Reading
Dow drops 860 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid U.S. economy worries
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 was down by 2.4% in midday trading and on track for its worst day since 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was reeling by 864 points, or 2.2%, as of 11:40 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite slid 2.7%…… Continue Reading
US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, freeing Gershkovich and Whelan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a multinational deal that set two dozen people free, the White House said…… Continue Reading
Israel says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas’ military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Thursday that it has confirmed that the head of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July. The announcement came a day after an apparent Israeli strike in the Iranian capital killed Hamas’ top political leader. The rapid events this week have…… Continue Reading
Acting Secret Service boss says he ‘cannot defend’ why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured
WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service said Tuesday he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured. Ronald Rowe, testifying before two Senate…… Continue Reading
In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces US protesters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday to achieve “total victory” against Hamas and denounced American opponents…… Continue Reading
Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As state treasurer, Vivek Malek pushed Missouri’s main retirement system to pull its investments from Chinese companies, making Missouri among the first nationally to do so. Now Malek…… Continue Reading
US-Russian journalist convicted in a rapid, secret trial, gets 6 1/2 years in prison, court says
A court has convicted Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, of spreading false information about the Russian army and sentenced her to 6½ years in prison after a secret trial, court records and officials said Monday…… Continue Reading