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May 20 2026POLITICS

Cuba’s Raul Castro Faces U. S. Criminal Accusations Over 1996 Plane Shoot‑Down

Washington is set to file criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, a move that would heighten tensions between the U. S. and the Caribbean nation. The allegations stem from an incident in 1996 when Cuban jets downed two small planes operated by a Miami‑based exile group. The U. S.

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Can business leaders really run the government like a company?

Washington has seen a wave of people switching from private business to public service. Many are tech investors and entrepreneurs who rose to fame by backing high-risk, high-reward ventures. Now, they're in charge of huge budgets and policy decisions that could shape the economy for years. These le

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May 13 2026CRIME

How DC police reports might have changed real cases

Washington D. C. has a problem with how some crimes get labeled. A big internal review found that serious incidents often got downgraded to less serious offenses. This wasn’t just about numbers changing—it meant real cases got less attention. When crimes like shootings or robberies were called some

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

A Big Boost for DC’s Cycling Scene

Washington, DC is getting a major cycling upgrade. The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic just teamed up with the group that runs the famous Tour de France. That’s like getting the NFL to play in a new country or Formula One to race in the U. S. It’s a big deal for local sports. This race has been

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Apr 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Political Glam Night in Washington

Washington hosted its annual journalists’ dinner on Saturday, drawing a mix of reporters and top officials. The evening felt like a fashion showcase, with guests showing off sharp outfits rather than just political speeches. Karoline Leavitt stunned in a shiny black dress, her growing baby bump c

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Apr 18 2026RELIGION

Nation Reads the Bible Cover to Cover for 250th Anniversary

Washington, D. C. will host a unique gathering in late April as more than five hundred Christian leaders and Hollywood personalities come together to read the entire Bible aloud. The event, called America Reads the Bible, runs from April 19 to 25 at the Museum of the Bible and celebrates the United

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Apr 17 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Regulation Gets Closer: What’s Still Left to Figure Out

Washington is putting the final touches on a bill that could shake up how the U. S. treats cryptocurrencies. The proposed rules aim to clear up who’s in charge—whether it’s the SEC or the CFTC—for different types of digital assets like tokens and stablecoins. For years, the crypto world has operated

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Arrow and the DC TV World: A New Free Streaming Era

DC comics moved from page to screen over the last twenty years, turning comic books into movies and TV shows. In the early 2000s, superhero films were just starting to catch on, and TV networks began testing comic‑book shows. By the 2010s, The CW became the main hub for superhero fans, launching a s

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Apr 11 2026WEATHER

Warm Start, Hot Middle: What to Expect in DC Weather

DC enjoys a mild weekend, with Saturday highs staying comfortably in the mid‑to‑upper 60s and Sunday seeing a quick rise into the 70s. After a weak front brought cooler, drier air, the region will stay dry for several more days. This lack of rain keeps fire danger high as low humidity and sunny ski

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Gas Tax Pause? A Short‑Term Fix, Long‑Term Cost

Washington’s gas price is high. AAA says the average was $5. 30 last week, far above the national mean of $3. 98. The state’s tax is 55. 4 cents per gallon, the third highest in the U. S. , plus a federal tax of 18. 4 cents. A yearly 2 % bump on July 1 is built in to help counter inflation. Washingt

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