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'I want this plant to have a good life with me': How DC Plant Week can help keep your plants alive 08/19/2024 04:35pm • For many people, walking into a plant shop feels different from walking into any other kind of business. "Retail shopping is one thing, but stepping into a plant shop is a real experience," said Lillian Cox, co-founder of REWILD plant shop and organizer of D.C. Plant Week. "That sort of exhale fe House Republicans release their impeachment report on Biden but the next steps are uncertain 08/19/2024 11:10am • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report on President Joe Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice in the financial dealings of his son Hunter Biden and family associates. The nearly yearlong investigation by Republicans stops s No. 7 Notre Dame leaning heavily on new QB Riley Leonard to make expanded playoff field 08/19/2024 06:10am • SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Coach Marcus Freeman begins his third season at Notre Dame in a familiar spot. He has another new starting quarterback and another new offensive coordinator. Changes in the college football landscape — the expanded 12-team playoff field and a veteran quarterback at the he Clemson looks to regain championship form after last season's struggles, early schedule is stacked 08/19/2024 06:10am • CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney told anybody who'd listen to buy stock in his team last fall after the Tigers won five straight games after early struggles. It won't take long to see if Swinney's latest bit of braggadocio has legs. For now, Swinney likes how his team has handled bu Rookie Bo Nix strengthens his bid for the Broncos' starting QB job in a 27-2 win over the Packers 08/19/2024 12:48am • DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton isn't ready to name rookie quarterback Bo Nix his starter just yet. It sure seems it's just a matter of time, though. “Well listen, he's played well. I'm not announcing any starting quarterback tonight," Payton said after Nix made another strong cas Maryland native Frances Tiafoe reaches final in Cincinnati Open, to face top-ranked Sinner 08/18/2024 11:50pm • MASON, Ohio (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner outlasted Alexander Zverev in a third-set tiebreaker Sunday to reach the Cincinnati Open final, while No. 1 Iga Swiatek fell to No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka in the women's semifinals. In the final Monday, Sinner will play American Frances Tiafoe, and Sabalen Is the Chime Credit Builder Card Worth It? 08/18/2024 08:00pm • These are the golden times for people who want to fix their past credit problems or establish a credit history from the beginning. Options abound, from standard secured credit cards to specialized credit union loans. One option is the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa Credit Card, which is a type of Where 18 Famous Billionaires Went to College 08/18/2024 08:00pm • Billionaire paths to successBecoming a billionaire is an elite distinction. There are only 2,781 across the world, and 813 of them are in the U.S., according to the 2024 Forbes World's Billionaires List. From film directing and sports ownership to medicine and food delivery service, billionaires' ri Cash Back vs. Travel Rewards: Which Is Better for You? 08/18/2024 08:00pm • If you love to travel, you can easily put thousands of dollars in vacation expenses on your credit card every year. But the right rewards credit card can earn perks that reduce the sting of those bills. Some rewards cards put a little cash back in your pocket whenever you spend. Others offer the opp 10 Tips to Live to 100 08/18/2024 08:00pm • The secrets to living to 100 are more straightforward than you might think. You'll find centenarians who swear by a Dr. Pepper every day or some other unique food or drink combination. Yet overall healthy habits, like eating right and getting regular physical activity, can go a long way toward longe The 20 Best College Town Hotels 08/18/2024 08:00pm • Universities and the towns that surround them are full of energy and vibrancy. From classic must-visit eateries to stadiums that fill with fans, you'll have plenty to look forward to when planning a prospective student visit, a parents weekend trip, a homecoming gathering or a trip back for a big ga Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte aggravates sprained ankle in loss at Tampa Bay 08/18/2024 06:55pm • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte aggravated his sprained left ankle when he checked his swing Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Marte was out of the starting lineup after being the designated hitter Saturday following a three-game absence. The infielder entered as Carlson hits RBI single in 12th and Rays outlast Diamondbacks 8-7 after blowing 6-run lead 08/18/2024 06:38pm • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Dylan Carlson hit an RBI single in the 12th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 to complete a three-game sweep Sunday after blowing a six-run lead. Jonny DeLuca led off with a sacrifice bunt against Justin Martinez (5-4) that moved automatic Alexandria Restaurant Week is underway 08/18/2024 05:16pm • Municipalities seem to respect other area restaurant weeks — not overlapping, so they don't have to share diners. This restaurant week belongs to Alexandria in Virginia. More than 90 restaurants across Alexandria's neighborhoods are offering special menus now through Sunday, Aug. 25. In-p Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages 08/18/2024 04:12pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Check your freezer. Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products. According to Perdue and the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, th