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Man shot with his own gun, critically wounded in fight aboard New York City subway, police say 03/14/2024 10:04pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A man was shot multiple times and critically wounded on a New York City subway train as it arrived at a busy station in downtown Brooklyn on Thursday, panicking evening rush hour passengers. The shooting came a week after Gov. Kathy Hochul sent the National Guard into the subway s James Crumbley, who bought gun used by son to kill 4 students, guilty of manslaughter in Michigan 03/14/2024 09:53pm • PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The father of a Michigan school shooter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Thursday, a second conviction against the teen’s parents who were accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to address acute signs of his mental turmoil. The jury verdict Rory McIlroy shoots a 65 with 2 tee shots in the water and 1 uncomfortable dispute 03/14/2024 09:07pm • PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy began The Players Championship with a 65 on his scorecard, two tee shots that went into the water and one lengthy dispute about where to take a penalty drop on Thursday. McIlroy ended the day with 10 birdies for his lowest start ever at the TPC Sawgrass, How to Avoid Scholarship Scams 03/14/2024 08:00pm • While a junior in high school, Jocelyn Pearson spent many nights applying to dozens of college scholarships. Each took no longer than 15 minutes to complete and required nothing more than her basic information and a short essay. Before long, her inbox was flooded with emails from the scholarship com 7 Stages of Alzheimer's: What to Expect 03/14/2024 08:00pm • The statistics for Alzheimer's disease-related deaths dwarf the casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 1 million Americans have died of COVID-19, but about 45 million Americans will die of Alzheimer's disease if effective prevention and treatment are not developed, says Dr. Dale Bredesen, a How to Take Out a Loan in 5 Steps 03/14/2024 08:00pm • Whether you're looking to consolidate high-interest debt, finance home improvements or pay for a big-ticket expense, a personal loan can help you accomplish your goal. Personal loans offer relatively low interest rates and fixed monthly payments. Plus, you can use the funds for almost any purpose. S What Are the Top Questions to Ask Pharmacists About OTC Medications? 03/14/2024 08:00pm • If you're like most Americans, you likely live within five miles of a local pharmacy and have used them to pick up prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs that you rely on for your health. Whether you're there because your doctor prescribed you a short course of antibiotics, you're refil Can't Find a Tax Accountant This Season? Here's What to Do 03/14/2024 08:00pm • Tax accountants are getting harder to find each year. Although April 15 is fast approaching, don't fret if you haven't hired a tax preparer yet. We've consulted with tax experts who share how to find a professional to assist you. Here's a deeper dive. Tips for Finding a Tax Prep ProTax prep services Woman's 'illegal buying spree' armed killer of 3 Minnesota first responders, prosecutor says 03/14/2024 06:00pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A woman's “illegal buying spree” armed a man with the high-powered firearms that he used to kill three Minnesota first responders during a standoff at a home where seven children were inside, federal authorities said Thursday. The guns bought by Ashley Anne Dyrdahl included February retail sales up 0.6%, yet fissures emerge in what has been a driving force for US economy 03/14/2024 05:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Americans picked up their spending a bit in February after pulling back the previous month. But last month’s gain was weaker than expected, and January’s decline was revised even lower, suggesting that many are growing more cautious with their money. Retail sales rose 0.6% last See a crash or close call involving a pedestrian? You can now report it using this tool 03/14/2024 01:31pm • A new crash tracker and digital reporting form will enable people involved in, or witness to, a crash or near-miss to share details, in hopes of ensuring safer roads for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association has launched the phone-friendly reporting form "because o Bracket Racket IV: Wild Wednesday sees Maryland surviving, Georgetown not advancing 03/14/2024 11:35am • Dave Preston is an AP Top 25 voter. Check out his ballots here. "Survive and advance" is a basketball mantra that's been around forever and probably took hold in 1983 when the North Carolina State men needed a good showing in the ACC Tournament to even make the field. Then-coach Jim Valvano's Wol How will DC's cherry blossoms react to a cold front after an unseasonably warm week? 03/14/2024 08:28am • As the spring weather continues to trend warm, you maybe wondering to yourself … 'how does this affect D.C.'s beloved cherry blossoms?' Afternoon high temperatures were forecast to be in the mid-to-high 70s on Thursday, marking the third day of high temperatures, which will continue Friday. Things to do in the DC area: St. Patrick's Day events, Shrek dance party … and more! 03/14/2024 06:16am • 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. Celebrate the luck of the Irish in the coming days with this selecti Where to get the best pies in the DC area to celebrate Pi Day 03/14/2024 05:40am • Get a slice of some of the best pies in the region this Thursday for Pi Day. The annual holiday on March 14 was created by math enthusiasts to celebrate π, a symbol that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is approximately 3.14. For those in search of som