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Lawmakers seek to prop up Delaware medical marijuana industry after legalizing recreational use 03/28/2024 06:35pm • DOVER, Del. (AP) — Senior citizens in Delaware will be able to get medical marijuana without a prescription or referral from a doctor under a bill heading to Democratic Gov. John Carney. Legislation approved by the state Senate on Thursday also eliminates a requirement that a person must have a � 4th person charged in ambush that helped Idaho prison inmate escape from Boise hospital 03/28/2024 06:20pm • A fourth person has been charged in connection with an ambush that allowed a white supremacist Idaho prison gang member to escape as he was being discharged from a Boise hospital. Tia J. Garcia, 27, of Twin Falls, owned the car that inmate Skylar Meade and his accomplice, Nicholas Umphenour, fled in Man shot and killed by off-duty DC police officer in Prince George's Co. 03/28/2024 05:46pm • A man is dead after being shot by an off-duty D.C. police officer in Prince George's County, Maryland, on Wednesday, officials said. Maryland State Police said this all started when troopers went to the area of Crain Highway at Village Drive around 5 p.m. in response to a two-vehicle crash. The d Dashcam video shows deadly Texas school bus crash after cement truck veers into oncoming lane 03/28/2024 05:24pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dash camera video released Thursday by a Texas school district shows the moment a cement truck veered into oncoming traffic, hitting a school bus carrying more than 40 pre-K students returning from a zoo field trip. The deadly collision on March 22 sends the bus rolling over o Trump attends wake of slain New York officer, calls for 'law and order,' to show contrast with Biden 03/28/2024 05:10pm • MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Donald Trump attended Thursday's wake of a New York City police officer gunned down in the line of duty and called for “law and order,” as part of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's attempt to show a contrast with President Joe Biden and focus on cri Older Florida couple found slain in their home; police believe killer stole their car 03/28/2024 04:50pm • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida police are seeking the public's help in finding a car stolen from an older couple who were found shot to death in their home. Fort Lauderdale Police on Thursday reissued an all-points bulletin for a red 2014 Ford Fusion that belonged to Major Melvin, 89, and h California proposal would change how power bills are calculated, aiming to relieve summer spikes 03/28/2024 04:48pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It's become a rite of summer in sunny California: When the temperature spikes, so do electricity bills, leaving some customers with monthly payments over $500. A big reason for that is the way California's largest power companies calculate rates. The more power you use, t Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant 03/28/2024 03:15pm • SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia lawmakers gave final passage Thursday to a change in state law that would allow a private utility to provide water service for new homes near Hyundai's upcoming electric vehicle plant without first getting permission from local governments. The state Senate approved Ho Rio de Janeiro declares a dengue health emergency days ahead of Carnival 03/28/2024 02:01pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro on Monday has declared a public health emergency because of an outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever, the city announced Monday, just days before Carnival celebrations kick off across Brazil. The outbreak wasn't expected to derail Carnival, which officially s Black lawmakers in South Carolina say they were left out of writing anti-discrimination bill 03/28/2024 01:40pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has passed a bill to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities over the objections of Black lawmakers who said they weren't included in crafting the proposal. The House's most conservative wing celebrated Things to do in the DC area: Building bouquets with meaning, zine make 'n trade … and more! 03/28/2024 01:09pm • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. In a celebration of Women's History Month, community organization an Driving along ... and the roadway vanishes beneath you. What's it like to survive a bridge collapse? 03/28/2024 12:37pm • You're driving along, and without warning, the roadway drops from beneath you. There are a few seconds of falling, with thoughts possibly racing about family or loved ones, followed by a jarring impact, and most likely injury. Tuesday's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore fol China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi 03/28/2024 11:52am • BEIJING (AP) — Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country's booming but crowded market for electric cars with a sporty high-tech sedan. The tech company began accepting orders in China via an app on Thursday night, after founder Lei Jun wrapped up a m Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them 03/28/2024 11:22am • LONDON, Ohio (AP) — Within 24 hours of buying his red Ford Mustang Mach-E, Liam Sawyer set off on a camping trip. Sawyer, who bought the electric SUV “because I think the technology is cool and the range is just long enough,” searched ahead of time for convenient charging stations between his Today in Sports - Week Ahead, March 29 - April 4 03/28/2024 10:00am • April 2 1939 — Ralph Guldahl beats Sam Snead by one stroke to capture the Masters golf tournament. 1969 — Toronto center Forbes Kennedy sets a Stanley Cup playoff record for most penalties in one game with 8. 1978 — Czech tennis star Martina Navratilova wins her first WTA Tour Championship. 19