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Things to do in the DC area: Building bouquets with meaning, zine make 'n trade … and more! 03/28/2024 01:09pm • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. In a celebration of Women's History Month, community organization an Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill? 03/28/2024 11:23am • Carl Grant, a Vietnam veteran with dementia, wandered out of a hospital room to charge a cellphone he imagined he had. When he wouldn’t sit still, the police officer escorting Grant body-slammed him, ricocheting the patient’s head off the floor. Taylor Ware, a former Marine and aspiring college Activists form human chain across Nashville, Tennessee, on Covenant school shooting anniversary 03/28/2024 11:07am • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Thousands of people linked arms across Nashville on Wednesday, forming a human chain on the one-year anniversary of a shooting at the Covenant School that killed three 9-year-old children and three adults. The event organized by gun safety advocates included families from t Black pastors see popular Easter services as an opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance 03/28/2024 08:09am • WASHINGTON (AP) — At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many churches moved their services online, the Rev. William H. Lamar IV initially shuddered at the thought that he needed to morph into a “video personality” to stay engaged with his parishioners. “I resisted kicking and screamin Venezuelans are increasingly stuck in Mexico, explaining drop in illegal crossings to US 03/28/2024 07:52am • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuelan migrants often have a quick answer when asked to name the most difficult stretch of their eight-country journey to the U.S. border, and it's not the dayslong jungle trek through Colombia and Panama with its venomous vipers, giant spiders and scorpions. It's Mexico. � McBride scores 29, Robinson returns from injury and Knicks rout reeling Raptors 145-101 03/27/2024 10:56pm • TORONTO (AP) — Miles McBride matched a career-high with 29 points, Jalen Brunson had 26 and New York never trailed in a 145-101 win over the slumping Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, the Knicks' biggest margin of victory this season. Precious Achiuwa had 19 points and 12 rebounds against his fo 4 people killed and 7 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody 03/27/2024 09:37pm • ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Four people were killed and seven were hurt when a man went on a stabbing rampage Wednesday across multiple locations in a northern Illinois community, authorities said. A 22-year-old man is in police custody and was being questioned, according to Rockford Police Chief Carla Knicks' Mitchell Robinson returns after 50-game absence because of left ankle injury 03/27/2024 08:52pm • TORONTO (AP) — New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson returned to the court Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors, his first action since a left ankle injury in December sidelined him for 50 games. Robinson checked in with 5:08 remaining in the first quarter, replacing Isaiah Hartenstein. Greens Powders: Benefits, Dangers and Dietitian Recommendations 03/27/2024 08:00pm • Greens powders are pulverized blends of vegetables, fruits, minerals and sometimes even probiotics. These powders have taken the wellness world by storm over the past few years. Social media influencers and reviewers claim that these powdered blends have cured their gut problems, skin issues, bloati Do You Owe the IRS? How to Find Out 03/27/2024 08:00pm • If you owe back taxes, it's important to act quickly and set up a plan to repay them. "The most important thing a taxpayer can do to help reduce penalties and expenses associated with an IRS notice is to take action right away," says Michael Raanan, an enrolled agent and the president of IRSvideos.c How to Handle a Bank Dispute 03/27/2024 08:00pm • Money can be an emotional subject, so it's no wonder people tend to get upset when they believe they've been wronged by their bank. Whether your dispute involves an unauthorized charge, incorrectly applied fee, fraudulent activity or some other type of problem, you'll need to take action to get it r How to Get Valuable Home Energy Tax Credits 03/27/2024 08:00pm • The federal government -- and many state governments -- can help you cover the cost of making energy-efficient home improvements. You can get tax breaks for installing energy-efficient windows, doors, and cooling and heating systems, and even bigger breaks for installing solar panels and water heate Monos vs. Away: Luggage Comparison Charts 03/27/2024 08:00pm • When it comes to purchasing new luggage, the final decision for many buyers often comes down to two brands: Monos and Away. Both brands offer similarly designed hard-sided luggage in the same price range. They've both been around for about the same amount of time as well -- Away launched in 2015, an What Is the Average American Net Worth by Age? 03/27/2024 08:00pm • Net worth is frequently used as an indicator of financial success. This number adds up your total assets -- whether liquid or not -- and subtracts any debts to give a picture of how much money you have. Working toward a high net worth involves increasing your assets and paying down debts, both of wh 7 Strategies to Dig Out of Student Loan Debt 03/27/2024 08:00pm • Earning a college degree is seen as a key component of the American dream, but that achievement often comes at a steep cost. The average student loan debt among recent college graduates who borrowed is around $30,000, according to U.S. News data. For borrowers who attended graduate or professional s