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WATCH: Acorns are surprisingly edible. New exhibit at GW champions the 'humble little nut' 12/05/2023 07:37am • We hear a lot about chestnuts this time of year, but in today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax tells us why it’s acorns you should really be thinking about. From mashing to boiling to seasoning and cooking, D.C.-area artist, educator and author Shawn Shafner says After racist shooting that killed 3, families sue Dollar General firms and others over lax security 12/05/2023 07:12am • JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Family members of three Black people fatally shot at a Dollar General store in north Florida by a racist gunman have sued the store's landlord, operator and security contractor for negligence, claiming lax security led to their loved ones' deaths. The 21-year-old gunman h Buchnevich scores 38 seconds into overtime, Blues top Golden Knights 2-1 12/05/2023 01:37am • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pavel Buchnevich scored 38 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Monday night. Alexey Toropchenko scored in regulation for the Blues and Jordan Binnington made 33 saves. The Blues improved to 12-0-0 when scoring the first goal of the ga Lebanon's Christians feel the heat of climate change in its sacred forest and valley 12/05/2023 01:05am • BCHARRE, Lebanon (AP) — Majestic cedar trees towered over dozens of Lebanese Christians gathered outside a small mid-19th century chapel hidden in a mountain forest to celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, the miracle where Jesus Christ, on a mountaintop, shined with light before his discipl Jets not yet set on who'll start at quarterback Sunday against the Texans 12/04/2023 07:06pm • This is where the New York Jets are at right now: Someone will start at quarterback Sunday against the Houston Texans. Well, unless they run the wildcat all game. You never know in what has become a brutally bad year on offense for the Jets (4-8), who have lost five in a row and appear headed to a 1 How Do Pawnshop Loans Work? 12/04/2023 07:00pm • If you need cash right away and you own something of value, you might consider taking out a pawnshop loan. These secured loans are relatively quick and easy. You'll head to a pawnshop and bring your property as collateral in exchange for cash. But a pawn loan is different from other types of debts b The 9 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica 12/04/2023 07:00pm • Known for its white sand beaches, variety of water sports (including world-class scuba diving), jerk chicken and reggae music, Jamaica is a destination filled with incredible all-inclusive resorts. If you're looking for an adults-only all-inclusive resort for a child-free vacation, there are plenty Does Medicare Cover Eye Exams? 12/04/2023 07:00pm • When it comes to health, your eyes can certainly tell a story about your overall well-being. As you get older, that story gets more chapters -- and becomes more complex. Staying on top of your eye health is important, but Medicare doesn't cover all vision care needs. Before you head to the eye docto How to Get Your Lawn and Garden Ready for Winter 12/04/2023 07:00pm • As George R. R. Martin wrote, "Winter is coming." And the chilling effect it had on his characters is similar to the oncoming hard transition on your plants. If you, like much of the country, live in a place where winter means ice, snow and subfreezing temperatures, protecting the lives of the veget Cardinals are 2-2 since Kyler Murray's return, giving hope that rebound is coming in '24 12/04/2023 06:46pm • TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Quarterback Kyler Murray is getting more comfortable in his return from a serious knee injury, tight end Trey McBride could be a future star and, suddenly, the Arizona Cardinals look like a halfway decent team. That's not the end goal, but it's certainly a start. The Cardinals Man in Washington state killed wife, 2 daughters and brother before killing himself, authorities say 12/04/2023 06:45pm • VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A man fatally shot his wife, their two adult daughters and his brother before killing himself at a Washington state home, authorities said Monday. The Clark County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating the case as a murder-suicide. Authorities received a call around 1 Eagles' blowout loss to Niners tightens race for top spot in NFC, with Cowboys also in the mix 12/04/2023 05:16pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles can take solace they are the lone 10-2 team in the NFL. Yes, that's still the best record in the league. But a humbling, harrowing defeat at home to the San Francisco 49ers did more than tighten the race for the top spot in the NFC. It showed the Eagles that a trip b Editorial Roundup: United States 12/04/2023 02:23pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Dec. 2 The Washington Post on the U.S. economy: It has been a miracle year for the U.S. economy. Inflation has plummeted without triggering a recession. Many experts said that could not happen without widespread layoffs and a downturn. Season's fleecing: Beware of fake holiday charities 12/04/2023 12:58pm •  The winter holidays typically bring out the best in people, with more giving to charities. But they also bring out the worst, with scammers stealing donations that are intended to help the less fortunate. With Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa nearing, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lot 12/04/2023 12:48pm • At stake over the next week in the NBA: a trip to Las Vegas for four teams, a chance to be the first team to hoist the league’s newest trophy, medals for each of the players on the champion team, along with bragging rights for winning the inaugural in-season tournament. And money. A lot of money.