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FAQ: How to check out Washington Commanders training camp 07/24/2024 04:12pm • Starting July 24, get live updates on the Washington Commanders training camp from WTOP's George Wallace. Listen live at :25 and :55 past the hour. You can also follow George on X and Instagram for the latest updates from camp. The Washington Commanders are embarking on a new season as they t Connecticut woman found dead hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband 07/24/2024 03:24pm • A 76-year-old Connecticut woman was found dead at her home Wednesday, hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband and hiding his body for months while continuing to collect his paychecks. State police said they were investigating the “untimely death" of Linda Kosuda-Bigazzi after Democrats hope Harris' bluntness on abortion will translate to 2024 wins in Congress and White House 07/24/2024 01:48pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but Vice President Kamala Harris sure does. She's also toured a Minnesota Planned Parenthood clinic where the procedure is performed and routinely links the fall of EU executive criticizes rule of law issues in Hungary, Slovakia, Italy; lauds reforms elsewhere 07/24/2024 11:49am • BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive commission Wednesday criticized rule of law developments in Hungary, Italy and Slovakia, but welcomed reforms in Poland and Spain in its latest democracy health check across the 27-nation bloc. Across the board, EU countries had fully or partly addres Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure 07/24/2024 11:03am • LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday night ordered the state to begin counting signatures submitted in favor of putting an abortion-rights measure on the ballot — but only ones collected by volunteers for the proposal's campaign. The one-page order from the majority-con Climate activists glue themselves to a taxiway at Cologne-Bonn Airport, flights suspended 07/24/2024 10:50am • BERLIN (AP) — Climate activists glued themselves to the ground at Cologne-Bonn Airport in western Germany on Wednesday, forcing officials to suspend flights for a few hours, authorities said. Police said five people glued themselves to a taxiway at the airport early in the morning, German news age New to volunteering? A how-to guide to find the right fit 07/24/2024 10:13am • How to look for a volunteer opportunity that is a good fit for you: Know yourself Assess your goals, skills and passions. Are you seeking to find new friends, learn something new or make a change in a specific area? Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, urges people Northwestern coach David Braun returns to Indianapolis with plenty of support and no interim tag 07/24/2024 06:00am • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Northwestern coach David Braun walked to the podium and told everyone he was excited to be back at the Big Ten preseason kickoff Tuesday, he meant it. Every word. Few attendees at last year's Big Ten media days figured Braun, then saddled with an interim tag, could turn a Check Point: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/24/2024 05:09am • TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $197.4 million. On a per-share basis, the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had profit of $1.74. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, Surfers, staff and locals make final preparations in Tahiti before the Paris Olympics begin 07/24/2024 04:11am • TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — From wiping out on waves to building homemade speed bumps on local dirt roads, surfers, residents and Olympic workers across Tahiti, French Polynesia, are using the final days before the start of the Paris Olympics to brace themselves— and the island— for the upcomin O'Neill's 2 HRs, Criswell's 7 shutout innings lead Red Sox over Rockies, 6-0 07/24/2024 12:24am • DENVER (AP) — Tyler O’Neill homered twice, Cooper Criswell pitched seven shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game skid. O’Neill hit a two-run shot in the first inning and then crushed an 89 mph sinker from Ty Blach (3-6) 465 fee Federal court won't block New Mexico's 7-day waiting period on gun purchases amid litigation 07/23/2024 08:37pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico can continue to enforce a new, seven-day waiting period on gun sales while a court challenge backed by the National Rifle Association moves forward. In a ruling Monday, Albuquerque-based U.S. District Court Judge James Browning denied How employers are taking steps to safeguard workers from extreme heat 07/23/2024 08:20pm • McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — At the start of every work day, construction worker Charles Smith puts on the essentials: hard hat. Safety glasses. A reflective vest. And a small, watch-like band for his wrist. But rather than track time, its purpose is to ensure he doesn't overheat while working during s eBay Breaks Up With American Express Over 'Unacceptably High Fees' 07/23/2024 08:00pm • Online auction giant eBay announced that, as of Aug. 17, American Express will no longer be accepted for payment. It cited "unacceptably high fees" as the reason for discontinuing acceptance of American Express cards. Customers of eBay can use other forms of payment, like Visa, Mastercard, Discover, 6 Best Jobs Working Outside 07/23/2024 08:00pm • Sitting in an office for eight hours a day is not for everyone. If you thrive on being up and about and doing different things throughout the day, you may prefer an outdoor job that allows you to move around. "It may be that fresh air, sunlight, and the sights and sounds of the outdoors inspire work