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Trucker dies of injuries after fiery Loudoun Co. crash, additional charges given to other driver 10/04/2023 09:33am • The driver of a semi-truck involved in a fiery crash on Route 28 in Loudoun County, Virginia, last month has died. Now, the driver who caused the crash is facing more charges. The driver of a black Nissan Altima was traveling south on Route 28 when he crashed into the semi, causing it to overtur Wildfire destroys 3 homes in southeastern Australia and a man is injured by a falling tree 10/04/2023 03:14am • CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Three homes were destroyed by a forest fire and a man was injured by a falling tree in the Bega Valley region of southeastern Australia, prompting a government leader to warn on Wednesday that a “horror” wildfire season was approaching. Scores of wildfires have recen Haitian students play drums and strum guitars to escape hunger and gang violence 10/04/2023 01:07am • PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Woodberson Seïde held his stepsister's hand as they walked through Haiti 's capital on their way to an afterschool music program. They avoided cars, motorcycles, and territory controlled by the gangs whose predation prompted this week's U.N. Security Council vote for DC police don't know what's driving high rate of juvenile carjackings 10/03/2023 10:23pm • A day after Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Tx.) was carjacked Monday night by three armed attackers, D.C. police spelled out their efforts and the challenges they're facing in curbing the violent crime plaguing the city. Cuellar was not hurt and his car was quickly recovered. "I can say in refer Jury hears Manuel Ellis' last words at trial of Washington officers accused in the Black man's death 10/03/2023 09:16pm • TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Jurors heard the last words of Manny Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who was punched, shocked with a Taser, put in a chokehold and held face down, during opening statements Tuesday in the trial of three Washington police officers accused in his death. “I can't breathe, sir. I Can You Get a Loan Without a Job? 10/03/2023 08:00pm • Losing your job can be scary. You need your paycheck to cover essentials like housing, food and child care. If you're out of work, you may need to get an emergency loan to make ends meet. You can take out a loan without a job, but qualifying for one will be difficult unless you can show another sour Wildlife Management Degrees Attract Animal and Nature Lovers 10/03/2023 08:00pm • Students seeking a career that centers around the outdoors and the creatures that inhabit those spaces can choose from a number of wildlife-focused academic programs. Wildlife biology, wildlife ecology, zoology, and wildlife or natural resource management are among the degrees offered at colleges ac Maryland state trooper hospitalized after 2 men fleeing traffic stop crash into his vehicle 10/03/2023 06:56pm • A state trooper was hospitalized Tuesday after two men crashed into his vehicle while fleeing a traffic stop in Anne Arundel County, according to Maryland State Police. Walter Bandy, 56, of Glen Burnie was the driver of a Ford F-150 that police tried to stop shortly before 12:30 p.m. in the area How 'My Sister's Place' is working to aid domestic violence survivors in DC 10/03/2023 06:24pm • My Sister's Place has cut the ribbon on its new D.C. office space below its newest shelter, which it says will be able to host up to six families who are fleeing domestic violence situations. The living space opened in September 2022. The building will always be filled, Executive Director Merced US automakers' sales rose sharply over the summer, despite high prices and interest rates 10/03/2023 06:20pm • DETROIT (AP) — Automakers posted big increases in new vehicle sales during the summer, despite high prices, rising interest rates and even a limited strike against Detroit companies. Industry sales rose 16.3% from July through September as consumer demand stayed strong, even given an average new v Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future role with club after 11-year run 10/03/2023 06:18pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — For one of the few times in his life, Terry Francona won't have to follow a strict daily schedule. He's got freedom and flexibility. He'll no longer have to rush to Progressive Field early in the morning to review scouting reports. There's no required pregame media interviews anym Business Highlights: The US job market remains hot, Wall Street stocks tumble 10/03/2023 05:07pm • ___ More evidence that the US job market remains hot after US job openings rise unexpectedly in August WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose in August, another sign the U.S. labor market remains strong despite higher interest rates — perhaps too strong for the inflation fighters McLaren seeking at least $23 million in damages from IndyCar champion Alex Palou in UK court 10/03/2023 04:33pm • McLaren Racing is suing IndyCar champion Alex Palou for at least $23 million to recoup costs the team says it lost when the driver reneged on the contract he signed to join the team, Palou, a 26-year-old Spaniard, guaranteed that he had “no outstanding obligation under any contract or agreement� Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents 10/03/2023 04:32pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For months, Carlton Clemons endured crippling pain from a rotting wisdom tooth. He couldn’t sleep, barely ate and relied on painkillers to get by. The 67-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, could not afford to see a dentist on the $1,300-a-month his family gets in Social David Beckham reflects on his soccer career, mental health and meeting Posh Spice in Netflix doc 10/03/2023 03:38pm • LONDON (AP) — David Beckham delves back into the hateful treatment he received following his infamous 1998 World Cup red card — and its impact on him — in a new Netflix documentary series pegged to the 10th anniversary of his retirement. “This whole process has been like an emotional rollerc