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3 people found dead in Northeast DC apartment 02/15/2024 10:20am • Two women and a man were found dead in an apartment in Northeast D.C. Wednesday night, according to authorities. Ramey Kyle, assistant chief of D.C. police, outlined at a press conference that night how police had found the three people during a "wellness check." Officers responded to a call a Things to do in the DC area: Comedy for a cause, Mother Tongue Film Festival … and more! 02/15/2024 06:07am • 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. On Feb. 21, the Arlington Drafthouse in Arlington, Virginia, will host the Not your average paint and sip: Purcellville Drink and Draw events take embracing your inner artist to a new level 02/15/2024 05:22am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 10px;padding: 20px 10px;background: #D30000;text-align: center;font-weight: bold;color: #fff;border-r At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed 02/15/2024 12:12am • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire in a shooting at the end of Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win, authorities said, sending terrified fans running for cover as yet another high-profile public event was marred by gun viole Hellebuyck gets third shutout of season and 35th of his career as Jets beat Sharks 1-0 02/15/2024 12:08am • WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stops 17 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets beat the San Jose Sharks 1-0 on Wednesday night. Morgan Barron scored as the Jets won their second straight after a season-high five-game skid. Hellebuyck got his 35th career shutout Thom Browne closes out NY Fashion Week with a black-and-white flourish and a nod to Edgar Allan Poe 02/14/2024 11:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Thom Browne, ever the master showman of American fashion, closed out New York Fashion Week on a blustery day with his own wintry landscape, blanketing the floor with fake snow and presenting his latest inventive designs to the words of Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling “The Raven.” 7 Best Packing Cubes of 2023, Chosen by Travel Experts 02/14/2024 07:00pm • Even the most seasoned travelers can struggle to pack efficiently, which is why packing cubes -- organizational containers for your luggage -- are so popular. You don't have to spend a lot of money for a quality set, either; in fact, some of the best packing cube sets are available for less than $20 The Average Savings Account Balance 02/14/2024 07:00pm • Are you curious how your savings stack up to other Americans? According to the Federal Reserve's most recent Survey of Consumer Finances, the median savings account balance for all families was $8,000 in 2022. Savings account balances can vary greatly depending on income, age, education and race. Fo How Much Physical Activity Do You Need? 02/14/2024 07:00pm • A person's physical activity requirements depend on a number of variables, including their current health status and personal goals. The simple answer is that some is better than none, and more is usually better than some. That sentiment doesn't change as we age. In other words, if you aren't curren 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2024 02/14/2024 07:00pm • The most pressing question facing the markets today is the path of interest rates. Recently, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Federal Reserve would be set to slash interest rates in 2024. However, hotter-than-expected economic data has shaken this conviction and led to some market volat Assisted Living vs. Home Care: What's the Difference? 02/14/2024 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 is time to get some help. How do you decide if home care or assisted living might be the right answer? Home Sweet Home Special counsel asks Supreme Court to let Trump's 2020 election case proceed to trial without delay 02/14/2024 06:58pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to let former President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case proceed to trial without further delay. Prosecutors were responding to a Trump team request from earlier in the week asking for a continued New York City files a lawsuit saying social media is fueling a youth mental health crisis 02/14/2024 06:54pm • New York City, its schools and public hospital system announced a lawsuit Wednesday against the tech giants that run Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, blaming their “addictive and dangerous” social media platforms for fueling a childhood mental health crisis that is disrupting l Artificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot 02/14/2024 06:22pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced a “ton” of romantic feelings but he also knew it was an illusion. That's because his girlfriend was generated by artificial intelligence. Carrier wasn't looking to develop a relationsh Human rights groups in Venezuela demand release of prominent detained attorney and activist 02/14/2024 06:19pm • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Human rights organizations in Venezuela on Wednesday demanded the release of a prominent attorney and activist whose detention last week has heightened concerns over the government's use of repression against real and perceived adversaries. The representatives of several