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Aug 5 (Reuters) - Scientists say that climate change is increasing the likelihood of lightning strikes across the United States, after lightning struck at a square near the White House, leaving three people dead and one other in critical condition.

WASHINGTON — The FBI searched former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, people familiar with the matter said Monday. Trump disclosed the action in a lengthy statement, asserting that agents had broken into his safe in a search he decried as evidence of “dark times for our nation.”

The reporters on the ground at Commanders camp all seem to be noting Carson Wentz’s accuracy issues. They also think there’s still plenty of time to fix them.

Ever since Daniel Snyder obtained team ownership in 1999, the Washington football franchise has been shaky to say the least. Not only does their record reflect so with the 156 wins verses 212 losses in that time, but they have not advanced past the divisional round since he took over. The newly named Commanders have only made the playoffs and recorded a winning record a total of five times in his tenure. Ten different head coaches have been brought in over that 21 year span as well. Many now wonder if Snyder is on his way out.

SILVER SPRING, Md. - Montgomery County Police executed a search warrant at a short-term rental property in a Silver Spring neighborhood on Friday, August 5th after allegations of hidden cameras and video recordings. Neighbors who live near the house along the 1100 Block of Dale Drive told FOX 5 they...

Montgomery County Police have released a summary regarding the anti-Semitic vandalism that occurred in Bethesda and Kensington on Sunday, August 7. County Executive Marc Elrich has also released a statement on the vandalism. Per MCPD: On Sunday, August 7, 2022, at approximately 6:46 a.m., MCP officers responded to the Bethesda...

WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors appealed a district court judge’s ruling on a critical obstruction charge Monday and asked the D.C. Circuit Court to reinstate those counts against three defendants charged in the Capitol riot. The filing consolidates appeals in the cases against Garrett Miller, Joseph Fischer and Edward...

A retired police lieutenant allegedly shot a library officer dead during a training exercise at the Anacostia Neighborhood Library in Washington D.C. on Thursday. The suspect — who was later identified as Jesse Porter, 58, a former police officer with the Metropolitan Police Department — was conducting ASP baton training with the library officers when the incident occurred, according to a statement from authorities on Friday.

Bowie State University and Saginaw Valley State have announced a unique collaboration that will highlight the history and experience of HBCUs. The post Bowie State and Saginaw Valley announce unique collaboration appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

The fourth person who was struck by lightning on Thursday during a lightning storm in Washington D.C. is recovering at a hospital in the nation's capital. Amber Escudero-Kontostathis, 28, was collecting donations just outside the White House last week to help Ukrainian victims. She was doing her part to help out others less fortunate than her on her birthday. Fortunately for Escudero-Kontostathis, she survived the lightning strike but three other people did not. Escudero-Kontostathis' parents left their home in Ventura County to be by their daughter's side at an area hospital.Family and friends told CBSLA Reporter Tena Ezzeddine that even though she is...

Following the release of the 2022 schedule, BetSided release their projected win totals for NFL teams. As expected, the Washington Commanders were (slightly) disrespected and ranked in the middle of the pack with 7.5 wins, with the over sitting at -125 (bet $125 to win $100) and the under at +105 (bet $100 to win $105).

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg said last week that former President Donald Trump did in fact request National Guard troops be deployed in Washington D.C. before the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Kellogg said he was present at the time of Trump’s request, and Congress should release his testimony to the public.

The Washington Commanders added two quarterbacks to the roster after not being pleased with the QB room a season ago.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Former President Donald Trump said in a lengthy statement Monday that the FBI was conducting a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump declined to comment on why the FBI executed the warrant on his resort but has said that the raid was unannounced.

These losing streaks have just been too commonplace, but hey, the Padres with Juan Soto haven’t won since he got there either. The Washington Nationals will give Anibal Sanchez the start tonight in Wrigley Field in Chicago. If you want the good news, you have to look at the...

A retired Washington DC police officer has been charged with manslaughter after a city library police officer was shot and killed during a training session.Officials say that Jesse Porter, 58, was conducting the session on baton use for special police officers at the Anacostia Neighborhood Library when he fired a shot that killed Maurica Manyan.First responders were called to the scene and found the 25-year-old victim had been shot in a conference room and was “unconscious and not breathing”.Mr Porter, who retired as a Metro PD lieutenant in 2020, was working as a private contractor and leading a...

We had some downtown before the 3rd ECNL Playoff game so we headed over to the University of Washington campus to give ourselves a self guided tour.

Volunteers who met the immigrants in Washington, DC, described how "shell-shocked these people were coming out of the buses."

Former Maryland men’s basketball star Greivis Vasquez will be officially inducted into the Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2022, Gary Williams revealed to his former star player in an emotional video call meeting. “In the 42 years I coached, I thought you were...

ALEXANDRIA, VA – If you have a disability and rely on Alexandria’s paratransit service, DOT, to get around, there is some great news. In an effort to make it easier for riders to book trips, the city recently released a smartphone app. According to an Alexandria eNews bulletin...