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Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving 11/26/2025 02:36pm • She had it figured down to the last dollar. The looming insurance payment, balanced against the hard-earned paycheck. The cost of keeping her children fed, covered mostly with government SNAP assistance. And when Shelby Williams reviewed the family budget for November, she told herself that this mon Frustrated by missing mail, one American took the Postal Service to court 11/26/2025 07:02am • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As a general rule, it's difficult to sue the U.S. Postal Service for lost, delayed or mishandled mail. But a case before the U.S. Supreme Court involving a Texas landlord who alleges her mail was deliberately withheld for two years is looking to challenge that, in a proceedi How to Choose the Best Maternity Hospital for You 11/23/2025 07:00pm • If you're considering getting pregnant or in the early stages of pregnancy, chances are you're already researching hospitals for where you want to deliver your baby and what to expect at the hospital. You start searching online and find endless options. The photos look charming, but which facility i A new crash test dummy that better resembles women gets key government endorsement 11/21/2025 02:10pm • The U.S. government announced major design changes it wants to implement to make the female version of the vehicle crash test dummy more lifelike, potentially replacing a model used for decades that is based almost entirely around the body of a man despite higher injury risks for women. Departmen What’s the best car brand for 2026? 11/21/2025 10:04am • If you’re thinking about buying a new car in 2026, U.S. News and World Report is out with its 2026 Best Vehicle Brands report. Analysts evaluated 39 car brands, taking into consideration a range of data points like safety ratings and reliability data, as well as the consensus opinion of the How to Pick a Health Insurance Plan: Your Open Enrollment Guide 11/20/2025 07:00pm • Whether you're new to picking a health insurance plan, or you've already had to do it many, many times, it can be a bit of a slog. There's so much to look through and many decisions to make, but it's well worth taking your time and going through the trouble of choosing a good health insurance plan. Autoimmune diseases can strike any part of the body, and mostly affect women. Here's what to know 11/20/2025 01:52pm • Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — even the brain — and tens of millions of people Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut 11/18/2025 04:22pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy's health and whether stubborn inflation or weak hiring represent a bigger threat. In several speeches in the past NTSB to hold hearing on Key Bridge collapse that killed 6 workers 11/17/2025 03:04pm • The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday is holding a public hearing into the March 26, 2024, crash and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge across the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland. The NTSB said its board will vote on findings, probable cause and safety recommendations d Local advocates push for safer streets in honor of lost loved ones 11/16/2025 07:36pm • Victims of road traffic crashes, their loved ones and community advocates gathered Sunday outside The George Washington University Hospital ahead of a walk to the Lincoln Memorial. The gathering, organized by D.C.’s Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and D.C. Families For Safe Stree Best Credit Cards for Car Rentals This Holiday Season 11/16/2025 07:00pm • Renting a car during the holidays can be pricey, especially with insurance costs. Many credit cards offer rental car coverage as a complimentary benefit, which you can use to skip extra charges while staying protected. These cards often sweeten the deal with rental car status, rewards, travel protec White House's 50-year mortgage proposal has one notable benefit but a number of drawbacks 11/11/2025 01:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The White House says it is considering backing a 50-year mortgage to help alleviate the home affordability crisis in the country. But the announcement drew immediate criticism from policymakers, social media and economists, who said a 50-year mortgage would do little to resolve oth Help and assistance programs for furloughed federal workers in the DC region 11/11/2025 11:21am • We want to know your thoughts on the government shutdown. How are you and your family affected? Share your story — Send us a message or a voice note through the WTOP News app on Apple or Android. Click the “Feedback” button in the app’s navigation bar. Some companies and local governments What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA's flight cancellations 11/09/2025 05:23pm • If you have upcoming travel plans anytime soon, you might notice fewer options on the airport's departure board. Airlines are scaling back flights at dozens of major U.S. airports to ease the pressure on air traffic controllers, who have been working unpaid and under intense strain during the ongoi Crossing guards face life-threatening dangers on the job 11/07/2025 06:33pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Anthony Taylor will never forget the look of horror on the student’s face. The school crossing guard was walking into the crosswalk in front of Washington Township High School in Indianapolis when a car with a young boy and his mom, who was dropping him off at school, suddenly