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Know your rights before heading out to vote on Election Day, expert says 11/05/2024 05:13am • Whether you recently moved or you never got around to registering to vote before your state's deadline, there are things voters can do to help make sure their voting experience on Tuesday goes smoothly. To check your voter registration, the National Association of Secretaries of State has a websi Virginia Election 2024 results (live updates) 11/05/2024 02:00am • Voters in Virginia are casting ballots to elect members of Congress and to voice their pick for the next president of the United States. Virginia's election results will be posted as they come in after polls close Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more on what's happening in your neighborhood, check out t Knight's Choice wins 164th running of Australia's Melbourne Cup at 80-1 11/05/2024 01:27am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australia-trained gelding Knight's Choice has won the 164th running of Australia's premier horse race the Melbourne Cup at odds of 80-1. The unfancied five-year-old was well back turning for home in the two mile handicap at the Flemington racecourse. But Ireland-bor Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes says he's sore but OK after hurting ankle in win over Bucs 11/05/2024 12:56am • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes landed awkwardly on his left ankle while throwing a tying touchdown pass against Tampa Bay on Monday night, and just about everyone in Arrowhead Stadium seemed to hold their breath as he lay on the ground. They didn't feel a whole lot bett Mahomes throws 3 TD passes, Hunt scores TD in overtime as Chiefs beat Buccaneers 30-24 11/05/2024 12:45am • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid watched as the Buccaneers drove down the field in the final minute of regulation, and Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass that put Tampa Bay within a 2-point conversion of ending Kansas City's perfect start to the season. Bucs coach Todd Bowles admi A courtroom of relief: FBI recovers funds for victims of scammed banker 11/04/2024 08:21pm • WICHITA, KANSAS (AP) — Sobs of relief broke out in a federal courtroom in Kansas on Monday as dozens of people whose life savings had been embezzled by a bank CEO learned that federal law enforcement had recovered their money. "I just can’t describe the weight lifted off of us,” said Bart Cami The common problem that could lead to a water bill as high as $10K 11/04/2024 08:00pm • For Nicole Hines of Germantown, Maryland, it was quite a shock when she called WSSC Water to check her bill and an automated voice read a total of nearly $1,700 for a three-month period. “I'm listening to the recording, I'm thinking, 'surely there's a mistake,'” Hines told WTOP. "'This has to Coping With Death as a Future Doctor 11/04/2024 07:00pm • Most prospective medical school students set out to become doctors because they want to heal the sick, often forgetting that patients, young and old, sometimes die. Death is a very real and natural part of medicine that you will not only face, but also need to learn how to handle. Before you start m 19 Best Holiday Travel Hacks for 2024 11/04/2024 07:00pm • Holiday travel can lead to some of the most wonderful times of the year, but it can also bring its share of challenges. From inevitable flight delays and cancellations to being flagged at security for a gift that doesn't meet TSA requirements or trying to squeeze heavy winter coats and clothing into 21 Top Things to Do in Texas 11/04/2024 07:00pm • As the second-largest state, Texas covers an extraordinary amount of the geographical area in the U.S., able to fit 15 of the smallest states together in its boundaries. Because of the size of the state, it's often said that "everything is bigger in Texas" -- and this certainly rings true. Texas is Assisted Living vs. Home Care: What's the Difference? 11/04/2024 07:00pm • It's a common scenario. Mom or Dad has a fall, forgets to eat, mixes up their medications or leaves the stove on. As these incidents happen more frequently, it becomes clear that it's time to get some help. How do you decide whether assisted living or home care is the right choice? What Is Senior Ho Oprah Winfrey, President Biden, VP Harris, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones 11/04/2024 06:17pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the death of Quincy Jones, who died Sunday at age 91: — "My beloved Q. The world’s beloved Q. The one and only Quincy Jones “discovered” me for “The Color Purple” movie in 1985. My life changed forever for the better after meeting him. I had never experienc Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code WTOP1000 Unlocks $1K MNF Bonus 11/04/2024 03:30pm • Create an account with our Caesars Sportsbook promo code WTOP1000 to get a $1,000 MNF bet. New customers can sign up here to bet on Buccaneers vs. Chiefs. Sign up using our Caesars Sportsbook promo code WTOP1000 and bet up to $1,000 on MNF. 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