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Ground cumin recalled in 16 states, including Va. over salmonella risk 04/24/2023 10:56am • Check your spice cabinet, Lipari Foods is recalling a lot of its ground cumin in Virginia over concerns it could make people sick. Some Lipari Branded Ground Cumin Tubs are being voluntarily recalled over a possibility they were contaminated with salmonella, according to a company announcement po ACLU and Spotsylvania Co. schools face off over removed library books 04/23/2023 09:09pm • The political dust storm over 14 books removed from high school libraries in Spotsylvania County continues as the American Civil Liberties Union labels the action unlawful and unconstitutional. The group is now petitioning the Virginia state board to intercede. In March, 14 books were removed fro Tips for Interviewing via Zoom 04/23/2023 08:00pm • If you feel anxiety over job interviews, you're not alone. According to a survey from JDP, 93% of Americans have experienced anxiety related to a job interview. Virtual interviews can increase feelings of anxiety and uncertainty due to unexpected distractions, Zoom fatigue and the feeling that it's On Earth Day, protesters call on DC to end dependence on fossil fuels 04/23/2023 04:00pm • Climate activists marched to the White House on Earth Day, demanding that the nation's capital wean itself off of "dangerous" fossil fuels. A diverse coalition of groups organized Saturday's march, including Greenpeace, Oxfam America, Sunrise Movement, The Sierra Club, Code Pink, Zero Hour, MoCo Unhealthy air alerts in eastern North Carolina as fire rages 04/22/2023 04:16pm • NEW BERN, N.C. (AP) ��� Air quality across much of eastern North Carolina has reached unhealthy levels in several coastal counties as a 55-square-mile (140-square-kilometer) wildfire burns the Croatan National Forest, the state Department of Environmental Quality said Saturday. Twenty-one counties h Montana House speaker silences trans lawmaker for 2nd day 04/21/2023 07:59pm • HELENA, Mont. (AP) ��� A transgender Montana lawmaker was silenced for a second day Friday as her Republican colleagues refused to let her speak on the chamber���s floor until she apologizes for saying lawmakers would have ���blood on their hands" if they passed a law to ban gender-affirming medical DC region fails to break springtime high record; weekend makes up for drought with storms, gusts 04/21/2023 06:20pm • Friday's weather came close to breaking record highs in the D.C. region with temperatures nearing 90 degrees. Now, we're looking ahead to a wet and wild weekend. After Thursday's dry heat, Friday was "manageably hot," at least according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin. Rudin sai Judge stays on Catholic bankruptcy despite church donations 04/21/2023 05:22pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) ��� A federal judge refused Friday to recuse himself from the New Orleans Roman Catholic bankruptcy after an Associated Press report that he donated tens of thousands of dollars to archdiocese charities and consistently ruled in favor of the church in the contentious case involving UK deputy prime minister quits after bullying investigation 04/21/2023 03:53pm • LONDON (AP) ��� U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab grudgingly resigned Friday after an independent investigation found he bullied civil servants, though he criticized the findings as ���flawed.��� Raab's announcement came the day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak received the investigation repo Kings Dominion introduces chaperone policy for young people, citing increase in 'unruly' behavior 04/21/2023 02:00pm • Just in time for summer vacation, Kings Dominion amusement park in Virginia is enforcing a new code of conduct starting this weekend that will limit some teens' access to the park. Under the new policy going into effect on Saturday, all guests ages 15 or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone Part party, part call to action: A look at pot holiday 4/20 04/21/2023 03:21am • SEATTLE (AP) ��� Thursday marks marijuana culture���s high holiday, 4/20, when cannabis fans gather in clouds of smoke at music festivals, celebrate with all-you-can deals on chicken wings and other munchies, and take advantage of pot shop discounts in legal weed states. This year���s edition pro Texan princess evicted from Rome villa, Caravaggio stays 04/20/2023 08:44pm • ROME (AP) ��� A Texas-born princess piled her four yapping bichon frise dogs into a taxi Thursday after being evicted, following a bitter inheritance dispute, from a historic villa in Rome that contains the only known ceiling painted by Caravaggio. Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi, nee Ri Time to Say Goodbye to Income Taxes? Examining the National Consumption Tax 04/20/2023 08:00pm • House Republicans introduced the FairTax Act of 2023 in January, and if it passes, a national consumption tax would replace the current tax system. Keep reading to find out how it would work and what you need to know. What Is the National Consumption Tax?"The national consumption tax is a proposed t DC's weekend forecast promises heat (potentially record-breaking) and much needed rain amid drought 04/20/2023 05:45pm • Listen to WTOP for the latest weather updates on the 8s and when it breaks. This week's cool, springlike temperatures and sunny skies will be overtaken by a dry heat on Thursday, turning into a sizzling heat Friday and then a long-awaited rain Saturday. Here's a look ahead at the weekend's foreca Roberts asked to testify on court ethics amid Thomas reports 04/20/2023 04:09pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Senate Judiciary chairman has invited Chief Justice John Roberts to testify next month on ethical standards at the court, a hearing that would undoubtedly focus on business transactions and travel involving Justice Clarence Thomas. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., said that there