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I-95 shootout suspect charged with attempted capital murder of law enforcement officer
04/27/2023 09:58am • The Virginia man charged with abducting a woman in New York leading to a deadly police shootout on Interstate 95 in Prince William County earlier this month is now facing more charges. Michael C. Davis, 34, of North Chesterfield has been charged with one felony count of attempted capital murder o
US economy grew at weak 1.1% rate in Q1 in sign of slowdown
04/27/2023 09:54am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy slowed sharply from January through March, decelerating to just a 1.1% annual pace as higher interest rates hammered the housing market and businesses reduced their inventories. Thursday’s estimate from the Commerce Department showed that the nation’s gross d
How will we know if the US economy is in a recession?
04/27/2023 09:13am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s report Thursday that the economy grew at a 1.1% annual rate last quarter signaled that one of the most-anticipated recessions in recent U.S. history has yet to arrive. Many economists, though, still expect a recession to hit as soon as the current April-June qu
Hamilton excited for new-look F1 sprint race in Azerbaijan
04/27/2023 08:41am • BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Formula One is back, with a new-look race weekend. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is the first of six F1 events this season with a sprint race, with a new twist. There's a second qualifying session as part of rule changes to discourage teams and drivers from playing it safe, and
3 teenagers hospitalized after car crash in Mount Airy
04/27/2023 07:53am • Three teenagers have been hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Mount Airy, Maryland. The WTOP Traffic Center reported that the crash happened on Ridge Road near Wind Song Way just after midnight. One of the teens was flown to the University of Maryland's R. Adams C
China pushes to digitize mines in attempt to make them safer
04/27/2023 06:38am • SHENMU, China (AP) — China is using “smart” technology to try to improve its safety record in coal mines, as part of a push by the National Energy Administration to bolster output and stem frequent accidents and collapses. Smart-mine sensors monitor aspects such as gas buildup and flooding or
Brian Walshe denied bail after prosecutor says he stood to gain $2.7 million in life insurance for the death of Ana Walshe
04/27/2023 04:58am • A Massachusetts father accused of killing and dismembering his wife was denied bail Thursday, almost five months after she disappeared.But the whereabouts of Ana Walshe's body remain a mystery.Brian Walshe shook his head as his murder charge was read aloud in Norfolk Superior Court. He pleaded not g
King's coronation part of long evolution for Queen Camilla
04/27/2023 02:44am • LONDON (AP) — When Camilla, Britain's queen consort, is crowned alongside her husband next week, the moment will mark the culmination of a remarkable - and painstakingly slow - transformation over five decades of a figure once reviled as the other woman and considered a huge liability to the Briti
Today in History: April 27, deadly Alabama tornadoes
04/27/2023 12:01am • Today in History Today is Thursday, April 27, the 117th day of 2023. There are 248 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 27, 1994, former President Richard M. Nixon was remembered at an outdoor funeral service attended by all five of his successors at the Nixon pre
Polarization means punishment for minority party lawmakers
04/26/2023 08:23pm • HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was silenced by her Republican colleagues on Wednesday in a vote that bars her from participating on the House floor for the remainder of the 2023 session. The crackdown followed a standoff between Montana Democrats and Republicans af
23 Top Things to Do in Tennessee
04/26/2023 08:00pm • Tennessee's abundant beauty, rich history and music culture are just a few reasons to visit the Volunteer State. There are also natural wonders, outdoor adventures and top-notch attractions beckoning nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. During your visit, be sure to sample the state's famous barb
What Is a Personal Line of Credit?
04/26/2023 08:00pm • Many are familiar with personal loans and credit cards, but they aren't the only options if you need to cover an unforeseen expense. Personal lines of credit are a way to borrow funds based on the amount you need over a set period of time, without putting up any collateral. "A personal line of credi
What's in the GOP bill to lift debt limit, cut spending
04/26/2023 07:34pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are trying to exact a price from Democrats for agreeing to increase the nation's borrowing authority and prevent the government from defaulting on the obligations it has accrued over decades. They're arguing for their priorities and going after President Joe Bid
Colorado road rage shooter convicted of 1st-degree murder
04/26/2023 07:13pm • BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man who shot and killed a 13-year-old boy after a road rage confrontation and wounded the boy’s mother, brother and a witness was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday and sentenced to life in prison. A jury deliberated for less than three hours before c
Senate talks terror prevention since Boston Marathon bombing
04/26/2023 03:37pm • BOSTON (AP) — The chair of the U.S. Senate subcommittee on emerging national security threats said at a hearing Wednesday that much has been learned about enhancing emergency response and counterterrorism efforts in the decade since the Boston Marathon bombing, but more can still be done. Democrat
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