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Presto's Picks: Leftovers include Virginia-Virginia Tech for a bowl bid, while the Big 12 devours itself 11/28/2024 07:50am • Here's hoping everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! This weekend's menu of games includes Virginia and Virginia Tech playing for December; Navy looking for momentum heading into their off week before facing Army; plus Maryland and James Madison attempting to play spoiler. Like well-heated Thanksgivi Is your turkey thawed yet? (Don’t worry, it’s not too late!) 11/27/2024 08:50pm • While you’re getting text messages from friends and family wishing you a happy Thanksgiving, the phones will still be ringing at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, a free service available to people who are worried they messed up their turkey. Oftentimes, the calls come pretty early in the cookin Ahead of Thanksgiving, DC police chief, volunteers pack food boxes for low-income seniors 11/27/2024 06:30pm • At the Capital Area Food Bank in Northeast on Wednesday, D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith and her executive team stood in line to pack food into cardboard boxes. At one end of the line, Smith and other volunteers added milk, fruits and rice. At the other end, Smith’s staff taped up the finish Daughter of pilot who died in crash while rescuing dogs speaks out about his death 11/27/2024 12:45pm • ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Leah Kim remembers her dad for his infectious smile and loving heart."His legacy is for people to live their lives with joy," she told ABC News.Seuk Kim, 49, was a pilot, animal rescuer and father of three. He began flying during the pandemic and, having a passion for animals, Missed opportunities end Spirit's NWSL championship dreams, but future remains bright in DC 11/27/2024 09:29am • With seconds remaining in the National Women's Soccer League Championship, Trinity Rodman rushed forward toward the penalty area, looking to make one more play to help the Washington Spirit tie the game. As she ran closer towards the goal, an Orlando Pride defender slide-tackled the ball away fr Trump Impact: What does President Trump's 1st term suggest for federal workers in his 2nd term? 11/27/2024 04:44am • This story is part of WTOP’s ongoing series, Trump Impact, which looks at how the new administration could change the D.C. region. President-elect Donald Trump has big plans to make the federal government smaller when he returns to the White House in January for his second term. His new Dep How you can make your Thanksgiving meal a little bit healthier 11/26/2024 10:50pm • Thanksgiving is the day diets go to die. And while you have every right to eat as much as you want — that's what the day is all about for many people — that doesn't mean you can't make some subtle changes to add new flavors, and a few health benefits, to your side dishes. Jennifer Dixon Cr Airports are going to be slammed this week. Did you pack your bags the right way? 11/25/2024 07:38pm • Federal aviation officials are anticipating nearly 3 million people to fly both Tuesday and Wednesday this week, and even more are expected Sunday, as Americans get ready to wind down a hectic year by visiting friends and family for the holidays. By now you know not to bring much in the way o White House quarterly magazine offers glimpse into Inauguration Day traditions 11/25/2024 05:10pm • D.C. is a city concerned with tradition, and some surprising, humorous and touching traditions surrounding Inauguration Day are highlighted in the 75th edition of the White House Historical Association's History Quarterly, which has just been released. Former ABC News White House correspondent An The Health Care Agenda 2024: Action needed to avoid ‘oncoming crisis’ in medical care, AMA president, Rep. Murphy caution 11/25/2024 02:32pm • This content is sponsored by the American Medical Association. The United States faces a major shortage of doctors, at a time when an aging baby boomer population increasingly is placing greater demands on the medical system. Doctors are dealing not only with a surge in senior patients, bu Republicans subcommittee to collaborate with DOGE on cutting federal jobs 11/25/2024 01:27pm • This story is part of WTOP's ongoing series, Trump Impact, which looks at how the new administration could change the D.C. region. Congressional Republicans are establishing a new subcommittee to root out waste in federal spending and cut government jobs, which will work with the new Department What's open, closed for Thanksgiving in the DC area? 11/25/2024 11:25am • Trying to work out plans for the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping that follows? To give you a head start, here's what will be open and what will be closed in the D.C. area for the holiday. What department and grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day? Metro sai Forget how grandma did it: USDA says don't wash the turkey 11/25/2024 05:30am • To help families avoid falling ill this Thanksgiving, food safety experts are working to dispel commonly held myths. The most common holiday food safety mistake? Washing the bird, said Janell Goodwin, a technical information specialist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. "You're actually sp Car Review: Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have what it takes to challenge the top compact crossovers after a big redesign? 11/25/2024 05:17am • General Motors has given the popular compact crossover — Chevrolet Equinox — a full redo for the 2025 model year. It’s been gaining in sales and now it looks to take a few buyers from stalwarts Toyota and Honda. A new tough and rugged, less car-like look sets it apart from the previous Equ Washington Spirit lose 1-0 to Orlando Pride for 2024 NWSL championship 11/23/2024 11:59pm • After a rough battle to assert dominance, the Washington Spirit succumbed to superior footing in the second half, losing 1-0 to Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League championship game. WTOP's José Umaña was on the scene Saturday at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City as the team faced the