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'Pigeon Drop' scammer arrested for targeting seniors in Prince George's Co. 07/11/2023 09:00pm • A Temple Hills man has been arrested and charged with scamming several senior citizens out of thousands of dollars in a scheme known as a “pigeon drop.” Keith Twiggs, 59, was arrested on June 29 after Prince George’s County police said he had committed at least two of the scams in the 27 Top Places to See Fall Foliage in 2023 07/11/2023 08:00pm • There's no other time of year quite like fall. Brisk, cool mornings give way to sun-warmed afternoons, and the dropping temperatures create a kaleidoscope of colors as the leaves change before winter sets in. The displays of color are different across the U.S., but they're all brilliant when leaf-pe How to Build a Catio 07/11/2023 08:00pm • Being owned by a cat is a huge responsibility. Not only do you have to cater to their every whim, it's important to anticipate needs they don't even know they have yet. For some cat owners, this means building a special outdoor structure for their furry feline overlords. What Is a Catio?A catio is a 11 Quick Tips for a Successful Long-Distance Move 07/11/2023 08:00pm • Many people throughout the U.S. are rethinking how and where they live, and what will be necessary for healthy and happy living going forward. The ease of working from home has made many professionals more mobile than ever, while others may need to relocate to access optimal employment opportunities Understanding the Hidden Pitfalls of High-Yield Investments 07/11/2023 08:00pm • The idea of a high-yield investment sounds great. Who wouldn't want a stock or bond that generates above-average returns compared to other investments, whether through higher interest rates, dividends or potential capital gains? If that sounds suspiciously easy, you're on to something. High-yield in Costs to Consider When Adopting a Pet 07/11/2023 08:00pm • If you're thinking about getting a pet, how much it'll cost to care for your pet might be the last thing on your mind. That's understandable. Dogs, cats, hamsters and gerbils -- those are cute and adorable. You can't cuddle a pet budget. But thinking about pet costs before you adopt a pet could help DC Council passes crime bill, gives police green light for high-speed chases 07/11/2023 06:47pm • On a 12 to 1 vote, the D.C. Council passed a bill on Tuesday that supporters said would help address a spike in crime across the nation's capital. Homicides are up 17%, and violent crime overall has risen 33% when compared to the same time last year, according to police figures. "Most crime is SUV reported stolen with infant inside in Alabama may have rolled into thick brush, police say 07/11/2023 06:36pm • PARRISH, Ala. (AP) — An SUV that was reported stolen with an infant inside in Alabama may have instead rolled into thick brush where it lay hidden, AL.com reported Tuesday. Officers found the SUV in vines Tuesday morning, roughly 100 yards (90 meters) from where it was reported stolen about 12 hou Idaho sued over law making it a crime to help minors get abortions without parental consent 07/11/2023 06:23pm • BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two advocacy groups and an attorney who works with sexual assault victims are suing Idaho over a new law that makes it illegal to help minors get an abortion without their parents’ consent. Abortion is already banned in Idaho at all stages of pregnancy. But the law enacted i NATO summit host Lithuania is a small country with a loud voice, especially when it comes to Russia 07/11/2023 06:13pm • VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — A pair of colorful children’s scooters rest against the yellow tracks of a battle tank, parked in the shade of skyscrapers in the Vilnius business district. The area, usually busy with cars, cyclists and pedestrians, is closed to traffic and packed with heavy armored ve Mexico says protest was organized by a drug gang and a cartel car bomb killed National Guard officer 07/11/2023 05:30pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican security officials claimed Tuesday that a demonstration that blocked the main highway to the resort of Acapulco and led to the abduction of government officials was organized by a drug gang. They also said that a National Guard officer had been killed by a car bomb set b Sports car champ Tom Blomqvist to make IndyCar debut for Simon Pagenaud in Toronto 07/11/2023 04:33pm • Two-time defending Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona winner Tom Blomqvist will make his IndyCar debut this weekend in Toronto, where he will replace the injured Simon Pagenaud in the No. 60 car for Meyer Shank Racing. Pagenaud was hurt just over a week ago during practice at Mid-Ohio, where his brakes faile Report: Less COVID means fewer police officers dying in 2023 07/11/2023 03:52pm • Police officer deaths across the nation are down from last year, according to a new report from the the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The 2023 Mid-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report shows 52 federal, state and local police in the United States have died DP World Tour Schedule 07/11/2023 03:00pm • Nov. 24-27 _ Fortinet Australian PGA Championship (Cameron Smith) Nov. 24-27 _ Joburg Open (Dan Bradbury) Dec. 1-4 _ Investec South African Open Championship (Thriston Lawrence) Dec. 1-4 _ ISPS Handa Australian Open (Adrian Meronk) Dec. 8-11 _ Alfred Dunhill Championship (Ockie Strydom) Dec. 15-18 _ Louisiana judge tosses some charges against officers in deadly arrest of Black driver Ronald Greene 07/11/2023 01:49pm • A state judge has thrown out obstruction of justice charges against two of the five Louisiana lawmen indicted in the fatal 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene, a death authorities initially blamed on a car crash before long suppressed body-camera video showed the white officers beating, stunning and draggi