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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he will order flags flown at half-staff at state government buildings Saturday in memory of Whitney Houston. The governor says Houston was a “cultural icon” who belongs in the same category in New Jersey music history as Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Bruce Springsteen. TO READ […]
Ten of the nation's 15 wealthiest counties are located in the Washington, DC area.
A 62-year-old Elkton-area woman will serve six months of home detention for illegally giving an abortion pill to a pregnant 16-year-old.
DC police are investigating at least four robberies that took place last night in various parts of Northwest.
NEWARK, N.J. — Whitney Houston’s funeral service will be held Saturday in the church where she first showcased her singing talents as a child. The owner of the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark said Tuesday that Miss Houston’s funeral will be held at noon at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark. The funeral home […]
A Northwest resident has obtained petitions to kick off his arduous mission of recalling Mayor Vincent C. Gray and council Chairman Kwame R. Brown. Frederick Butler, a 28-year-old Ward 2 resident, told the Board of Elections and Ethics on Monday that he approves the language in his notice of intent to recall the pair of […]
According to the Nielsen Co., Whitney Houston’s signature hit, “I Will Always Love You,” was played 2,137 times on U.S. radio stations between Saturday and Monday – up from 134 plays of the song during the same time period last week. With her ringing declarations of eternal devotion set to stirring melodies, Whitney Houston was, […]
Another day, another gas price prediction, it often seems. But the latest projection of $4-a-gallon gas by summer or even sooner is gaining traction. A national average of $4 a gallon means much higher prices — at least 50 cents more — in places like Los Angeles and New York. TO READ THE WHOLE STORY […]
ATLANTA — Earl Lloyd remembers when he suited up for the Washington Capitols more than 60 years ago as the first black to play in an NBA game and wondering if he would make a good enough impression to stick around. Lloyd and the Capitols lost the game. But he played well enough to earn […]
President Barack Obama today announced his intention to nominate Larry Leon Palmer as Ambassador to Barbados, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Palmer, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, served as President and CEO of the Inter-American Foundation from 2005 to 2010. He […]