WASHINGTON — It was a raw Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as celebrities paid tribute to legendary actor and comedian Eddie Murphy. Murphy was awarded the 18th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, an award that has gone to such comedy titans as Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Lily Tomlin, Steve Martin and Carol Burnett. “It’s […]
Source: Paul Chesley / Getty NORFOLK, Va. — Three former baggage handlers at Norfolk International Airport have been arrested on charges they stole cash, weapons and other valuables from passengers’ bags. Virginia media outlets report that indictments unsealed Wednesday reveal that 25-year-old Charles Arthur Perry Jr., 27-year-old Gregory Paul Wingard Jr. and 24-year-old Donte Chandler […]
WASHINGTON — A local teenager was physically restrained and handcuffed by D.C. police simply because he’s black, the boy’s lawyer claims. The incident, which happened earlier this week near Eastern Market, was captured on cellphone video and quickly led to outrage on social media. Jason Goolsby was eventually released and not charged with a crime. […]
WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia’s mayor is not endorsing a proposal to give residents up to 16 weeks of paid family leave. The proposal would create the most generous package in the nation among cities and states if approved by the City Council.“Certainly everybody wants to support families. But, we have some questions,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser […]
Forceful and confident in debate, Hillary Rodham Clinton may have heartened jittery Democrats who’ve spent the summer worrying that her mishandling of the email controversy demonstrates more fundamental problems with her campaign and political skills. And her strong performance Tuesday night just might be enough to spark second thoughts among one of her biggest potential […]
WASHINGTON — ESPN released its annual Ultimate Standings Tuesday, ranking all big four professional North American sports franchises based on a combination of competitiveness, management and fan experience. The Washington Washington Football Team ranked 120th of the 122 teams, and dead last in the NFL. The FedEx Field stadium experience was the worst individual ranking, coming in at 119. The […]
Former NBA and reality TV star Lamar Odom was hospitalized after he was found unconscious Tuesday at a Nevada brothel, authorities said. The former Los Angeles Laker and member-by-marriage of the Kardashian family was in a Las Vegas hospital Tuesday night and there was no immediate word on his condition, officials said. The Nye County […]
The Republican presidential contest has been aflutter for months, but now it’s time for the Democrats to spread their wings before a big national audience. Their first debate is Tuesday night on CNN. Grab your binoculars and bring along this field guide to the candidates. HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON Key features: Nearly everybody recognizes her. She’s […]
A D.C. police officer struck a pedestrian in Northwest D.C. Monday afternoon, sending both people to the hospital. Police say a police officer driving a Metropolitan Police Department SUV hit a man who was walking near the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and L Street in Northwest D.C. at about 1:45 p.m. D.C. Fire and EMS […]
Source: Picavet / Getty Police believe they have found the body of, the 80-year-old who went missing last month during a senior picnic, NBC4 reports. Maryland-National Capitol Park Police said that they found a body matching Phipps’ description in a soybean field near 300-acre Watkins Regional Park, where Phipps was attending a picnic for elderly citizens on […]