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Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro 01/06/2026 08:17am • In the wake of last weekend's U.S. military action in Venezuela, the news media got something it has seldom heard from the Trump administration: a “thank you.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited news organizations that had learned in advance about Saturday's strike that led to the capture o Unearth the fascinating history behind DC's official rock 01/06/2026 04:25am • Scientifically, it's called "metagraywacke." Broadly speaking, it's a type of sandstone. But D.C.'s official rock, Potomac bluestone, is a metamorphic material you can actually find all over the city — in places like the White House, Tidal Basin, St. Albans School and the focus of today's e How to Get a Specialist Referral 01/05/2026 07:00pm • Your primary care provider is more than just your annual stop for routine checkups. 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Trail running legend Kilian Jornet advises beginners to enjoy the view and go easy 01/05/2026 09:50am • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Hikers navigating rugged terrain may have noticed more people speeding along the same trail while leaping over rocks and roots like two-legged mountain goats. Trail running has exploded in popularity in recent years. The sport encompasses everything from off-road jogs on un Violent weekend in Prince George’s County stands in contrast with regionwide declines in crime 01/05/2026 07:52am • It’s been a violent start to the new year in Prince George’s County, Maryland, which saw three people shot and killed outside a banquet hall in the Marlow Heights area early Saturday morning. Police responded to the shooting shortly after 2 a.m. in the parking lot of the venue in the 4300 blo