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Nationals' Drew Millas fractures finger on catcher's interference vs. Yankees 08/27/2025 03:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Washington Nationals catcher Drew Millas fractured a finger Wednesday against the New York Yankees on a catcher’s interference play. Millas was called for interference in the third inning as his glove made contact with Austin Wells’ bat. Interim manager Miguel Cairo and head at How to make Washington Business Journal a preferred source on Google 08/27/2025 12:46pm • Want to get more headlines on the latest happenings, biggest real estate deals and developments, C-suite moves and innovative companies from across D.C., Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland? You can now add the Washington Business Journal as a preferred source on Google, which will increase the Potential link between extreme long distance running and colon cancer in younger adults, study finds 08/27/2025 12:35pm • A new study shows a potential link between extreme endurance exercise and increased risk of advanced colon cancer in younger adults, according to research at Inova Schar Cancer Institute, in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Tim Cannon, a medical oncologist, told WTOP after examining several young endurance Emboldened Democrats are starting to push back on Trump's immigration plans 08/27/2025 07:48am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats were plunged into political crisis, especially splintered on immigration and border security, after their thorough defeat last year in an election in which President Donald Trump made hard-line immigration action a centerpiece of his campaign. That may be changing. From Laureano’s grand slam powers Padres past Mariners 08/27/2025 12:47am • SEATTLE (AP) — Ramon Laureano hit a grand slam in the first inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 7-6 on Tuesday night. Laureano, acquired from the Baltimore Orioles ahead of last month’s trade deadline, turned on an elevated fastball from Mariners starter Luis Castillo in t Fatal road rage shooting of pregnant 17-year-old in Louisiana sparks outrage from officials 08/26/2025 11:15pm • BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana officials are expressing indignation over a road rage shooting that killed a pregnant teenager and caused her baby to be delivered early. Katelynn Strate, 17, was a passenger in the car and seven months pregnant when she was struck in the head by a bullet fired by Editorial Roundup: United States 08/26/2025 10:44pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Aug. 26 The Washington Post on the precedent of politicizing the Federal Reserve It’s not hard to find mistakes in the Federal Reserve’s recent history, but Donald Trump’s latest attempt to erode the institution’s independe Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter 08/26/2025 10:39pm • Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who signed a public letter of dissent earlier this week were put on administrative leave Tuesday evening, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press. More than 180 current and former FEMA employees signed the letter sent to the F Microsoft protesters occupy president's office as company reviews its work with Israel's military 08/26/2025 08:56pm • REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Police arrested seven people Tuesday after they occupied the office of Microsoft President Brad Smith as part of continued protests over the company's ties to the Israel Defense Forces during the ongoing war in Gaza, organizers said. Current and former Microsoft employees wer 15 In-Demand Jobs for Seniors 08/26/2025 08:00pm • If you're looking for a job at age 65 or older, consider these career options. The following fields have large numbers of older employees, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Here are 15 in-demand jobs for seniors: 1. Health services2. Wholesale and retail trade3. Professional and bus Trump's CFPB Has Dropped More Than 20 Cases. Consumers Could Miss Out on 'Potentially Over $3 Billion' 08/26/2025 08:00pm • Few federal agencies have experienced the upheaval that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has faced so far in 2025. The Trump administration has attempted to fire much of the agency's workforce. Meanwhile, the financial watchdog's daily operations have reportedly slowed significantly. One thi How Many Bank Accounts Should I Have? 08/26/2025 08:00pm • The ideal number of bank accounts depends on your financial habits and needs. You might be happy with just two accounts -- checking and savings -- or you may want multiple accounts to separate business and personal expenses, share a bank account with a partner or maintain separate accounts for vario How to Help Your Elderly Parents Start Decluttering and Downsizing 08/26/2025 08:00pm • Maintaining a home is hard work. And as you age, house maintenance tasks can feel even harder. If you or a loved one is struggling to take care of or live safely in your current home, it may be time to downsize. Of course, downsizing a home with a lifetime of memories -- and stuff -- is no easy task What Is a Fiduciary Advisor? 08/26/2025 08:00pm • The fiduciary rule has faced decades of debate, but its core promise remains the same: Put the client first. What it means to be a fiduciary advisor has a long and convoluted history. The original fiduciary rule was introduced by the U.S. Department of Labor in 1975 -- the same year moviegoers lined LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier aims to show why patience and loyalty was the right road for him 08/26/2025 05:45pm • BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier can see why he might appear conceited when periodically imploring teammates to hop on the “Nuss Bus.” The prolific passer and potential Heisman Trophy candidate, whose ninth-ranked Tigers open the season at No. 4 Clemson on Saturday nig