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VIDEO: Migrants plead as Texas Guard member fires projectiles near Rio Grande
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A video widely circulated on social media shows a Texas Army National Guard member firing projectiles behind razor wire along the Rio Grande as people off-camera yell, “¡Hay niños! ¡Hay niños!” (There are children!) The guardsman first stands in front, then behind a black truck. Popping noises can be […]
Hyattsville man pleads guilty to string of robberies in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Columbia said that a 30-year-old Hyattsville man pleaded guilty to 10 armed and attempted robberies that happened in D.C. between Aug. 22, 2023, and Jan. 8, 2024. The USAO said that 30-year-old Roberto McBean admitted to committing all of the […]
All signs point to Baldwin’s return next year
(Nittany Nation) — Wednesday’s NCAA basketball transfer window closed without Penn State’s Ace Baldwin entering the portal, another sign that the Big Ten’s defensive player of the year will return for another season in Happy Valley. The May 1 deadline signifies the final date players intending to leave can enter the portal, though the names […]
Trump tees off on ‘bulls‑‑‑’ legal cases at Michigan rally
Former President Trump on Wednesday used his off day from attending court in New York City to lambast the criminal cases against him as “bullshit” during one of his first battleground events since going on trial. Trump spoke to supporters in Freeland, Mich., where he lashed out at length about his legal problems and attacked […]
Raccoon in College Park tests positive for rabies, health officials say
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — Health officials said that a rabid raccoon was found in College Park in April. The Prince George’s County Health Department said that the College Park Animal Service Division captured the raccoon alive in the 9500 block of 50th Pl. on April 23 between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. […]
Economist: Even if schools divest in companies tied to Israel, it’s unlikely to produce results protestors are hoping for
With pro-Palestinian protestors demonstrating on college campuses across Virginia and the country, it’s worth asking -- what exactly do students want their schools to do about the ongoing war in the Middle East?
Rockville police giving away free steering wheel locks
ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) will be giving away free steering wheel locks. The giveaway will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the RCPD police station, located on 2 W. Montgomery Ave. The steering wheel locks can be used on any […]
Florida-bound flight from Reagan National diverted to BWI after possible bird strike
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A flight heading from Virginia to Florida took an unexpected detour Wednesday after the plane possibly hit a bird while both were in flight. American Eagle Flight 4186, which was operated by Envoy, took off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), heading to Key West Internatinoal Airport […]
9 displaced after house fire damages 3 homes in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Approximately 100 emergency workers were at a house fire in Northeast D.C. Wednesday afternoon. DC Fire and EMS said the home was located in the 3700 block of 24th St. NE. Two people who live in inside the two-story house had to evacuate it. The fire, which caused extensive to […]
Frederick County Public Schools students sign with employers on career signing day
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — We’ve all heard of college signing day, but Frederick County Public Schools offers something similar to its Career and Technology Education students. On Wednesday, these students got the chance to officially sign on with local companies that they will be working for after graduation. “Not everyone goes to […]
What you need to know about early voting in Maryland
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — Maryland residents will be able to cast their vote in the presidential primary election starting Thursday, May 2 through Thursday, May 9 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You’ll be able to vote in the presidential primary and general elections by going to the polling place in your county. If […]
National Park Service welcoming volunteers to spruce up C&O Canal for summer season
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. (DC News Now) — The National Park Service is inviting volunteers to get the trails in shape for the season in western Maryland along the C & O Canal. With the warmer weather, officials say now is the best time to spruce up the canal. “We’d love to have a thousand volunteers to […]
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