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Sports in ...
Paul Skenes made a striking debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates with triple-digit pitches and seven strikeouts, despite giving up three runs in over four innings.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Mohamed Gorrafa was arrested by DC police for making false 911 calls, including reports of distressed officers, sparking a city-wide resource-draining response.
D.C. police are seeking suspects in a Northeast armed carjacking incident at a gas station, where the driver was confronted and complied with the gun-wielding suspect's demands.
Two men were arrested for an armed robbery and assaulting a police officer in Northeast D.C., with one suspect firing a weapon during the confrontation.
Emmanuel Lewis, 34, was arrested by D.C. police, charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed in the killing of Kwame Keith, whose body was found in a garbage can.
D.C. police are investigating an armed carjacking by two individuals on Pennsylvania Avenue, urging public assistance to find the suspects and stolen vehicles.
Politics & Govt in ...
Vice President Harris announces a $5.5 billion plan to increase affordable housing and reduce homelessness as part of a broader economic growth strategy.
A 3-year-old girl, Ty’ah Settles, was fatally shot in Southeast D.C., leading to a community memorial and calls for justice in the city's violence crisis.
A 3-year-old girl, Ty'ah Settles, was killed by a stray bullet in Southeast D.C. during an exchange of gunfire. Police are seeking community help in the investigation.
President Biden extends ACA health care coverage to DACA recipients, acknowledging their important contributions to society and urging Congress to provide lasting immigration reform.
Demann Shelton of D.C. was convicted for unlawful gun and drug paraphernalia possession after a 2019 encounter with police. Sentencing is scheduled for July 2024.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Park Service approved the demolition of RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., concluding it would not significantly impact the environment. The site has been considered for a new stadium for the Washington Commanders.
AG Brian L. Schwalb leads 11 attorneys general in supporting a new trial for Richard Glossip, after Oklahoma AG admitted to prosecutorial errors in the capital case.
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