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A small oasis opens up in a Southeast DC food desert 06/07/2024 01:34pm • Southeast D.C. is a well-known food desert, with just one typical grocery store operating east of the river. For years, a constant complaint has been the difficulty that area of the city has in accessing the fresh produce taken for granted in richer parts of the city. Now a local nonprofit is Joe Manchin isn't a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mind 06/07/2024 01:06pm • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) ��� Every election cycle, it seems, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia tries to find the best fit for himself, dragging both sides of the political aisle ��� and an entire home-state electorate ��� along for a wobbly ride. Five months before the general election, he's still not Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes 06/07/2024 01:01pm • ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) ��� President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he sees no current threat to Russia���s sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but again warned that Moscow could send arms to countries or groups to strike Western targets. Speaking at the St. Petersburg I Will recreational pot go on sale soon in Ohio? Medical marijuana stores can now apply to sell it 06/07/2024 01:01pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) ��� Recreational pot sales are nearing reality in Ohio. The state Division of Cannabis Control began accepting applications Friday for new dual licenses that will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to also sell nonmedical cannabis. Friday was the deadline for making Liverpool chairman hopes for Premier League games in New York as FIFA reviews traditional rules 06/07/2024 12:56pm • The chairman of Liverpool is ���determined one day��� to see the storied English soccer team play a Premier League game in New York ��� an idea that met immediate resistance from fans on Friday. The topic of top European leagues staging games abroad has been revived after FIFA recently opened a revi Viewpoint: Corporate America faces a new Pride Month reality 06/07/2024 12:15pm • June is here, signaling the arrival of the annual tradition know as LGBTQ Pride Month. And, unlike in previous years, corporate America is facing a highly uncertain turbulent climate, needing to balance sound, profit motive business decisions with ever-changing cultural landscapes. Just two years a A new account rekindles allegations that Trump disrespected Black people on 'The Apprentice' 06/07/2024 12:03pm • Gene Folkes had just been jettisoned as a contestant on ���The Apprentice��� and was commiserating with a crew member at a bar inside the lobby of Trump Tower. He was indignant ��� and not just at having been kicked off the reality show after its star, Donald Trump, had delivered his catchphrase: �� Blue crab populations are down, but experts are not worried 06/07/2024 11:39am • The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay is down slightly from last year, to 317 million, but researchers said the numbers are manageable and they see ���no serious reason for concern.��� The population estimates come from the annual winter dredge survey released last month by the Maryland NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 06/07/2024 11:35am • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. ___ Video edited to make it appear Biden tried to sit down when there was AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina's state primaries 06/07/2024 11:31am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Federal and state lawmakers in South Carolina will go before voters on Tuesday in primary elections, where the latest skirmish in an ongoing feud involving a former Republican U.S. House Speaker will play out. Voters will decide nearly 90 contested primaries for the House of Repr Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the diving competition 06/07/2024 11:12am • A roadmap to follow for the diving competition during the Paris Olympics: Athletes To Watch ���Wang Zongyuan, China: The Tokyo silver medalist on 3-meter springboard behind teammate Xie Siyi, Wang has established himself as the favorite heading into Paris with three straight world championships. ��� Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women's final 06/07/2024 11:11am • PARIS (AP) ��� The contrasts between the French Open finalists are obvious: Iga Swiatek, who turned 23 last week, already owns four Grand Slam titles, including three in Paris. Jasmine Paolini, 28, had never been past the second round at any major tournament until this season. Entering Saturday, Swi China's exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions 06/07/2024 10:05am • HONG KONG (AP) ��� China���s exports in May grew at their fastest pace in more than a year despite trade tensions, though imports fell short of analyst expectations, according to customs data released Friday. Exports jumped 7.6% in May from the same month last year to $302.35 billion, rising at the Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her 16th Grand Slam title by winning the French Open 06/07/2024 10:00am • June 8 1935 ��� Omaha, ridden by Willis Saunders, becomes the third horse to win the Triple Crown by capturing the Belmont Stakes with a 1��-length victory over Firethron. 1950 ��� Boston beats the St. Louis Browns 29-4 at Fenway Park, and the Red Sox set six major league records: most runs scored b Sports on TV for June 10 - 16 06/07/2024 10:00am • Adv08 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, June 10 COLLEGE BASEBALL Noon ESPN2 ��� NCAA Tournament: TBD, Super Regional 3 p.m. ESPN2 ��� NCAA Tournament: TBD, Super Regional 7 p.m. ESPN ��� NCAA Tournament: TBD, Super Regional 8 p.m. ESPN2 ��� NCAA Tournament: TBD,