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'Microphone Check' documentary explores 'Hidden History of Hip-Hop' at E Street Cinema in DC 07/18/2024 04:12am • UPDATE: The E Street Cinema screening was canceled after the publication of this article. Hip-hop recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, but who really created the genre? The new documentary "Microphone Check: The Hidden History of Hip-Hop" makes its D.C. premiere at the Landmark E Stre FACT FOCUS: Trump, in Republican convention video, alludes to false claim 2020 election was stolen 07/18/2024 12:23am • DONALD TRUMP, alluding that the 2020 vote was stolen: “Whether you vote early, absentee, by mail or in person, we are going to protect the vote. That’s the most important thing we have to do is protect the vote. Keep your eyes open because these people want to cheat and they do cheat. And frankl Rural Nevada judge who once ran for state treasurer indicted on federal fraud charges 07/18/2024 12:03am • LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada justice of the peace who ran unsuccessfully for state treasurer in 2022 has been indicted on federal charges alleging she used money donated for a memorial to slain police officers for political campaign costs, rent and her daughter’s wedding. The five-count indictment Tyler James Williams, Nikki Glaser, Eric André and more react to their Emmy nominations 07/17/2024 11:49pm • Reactions from select nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards, including some first-time nominees. Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary” “You want to do it with good people, and I’m happy that I get to be on this journey with good people and celebrate this with good people. So it’s not just 2024 Election Latest: Biden contracts COVID-19, Vance speaks at RNC 07/17/2024 11:35pm • The third day of the Republican National Convention shifted its focus to issues of national security and foreign policy. Republicans are focusing on Democratic President Joe Biden’s handling of the ongoing crises in Europe and the Middle East. Former Trump administration officials have also taken The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors on the Las Vegas Strip 07/17/2024 09:25pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — A final blast from The Mirage's signature volcano marked the passage Wednesday of an aging Las Vegas resort that wowed crowds when it opened in 1989 and went on to revolutionize the casino resort industry and reshape Las Vegas as a tourist destination. “What would The Mirage be Forex Trading for Beginners: How to Trade Currency and Avoid Forex Scams 07/17/2024 08:00pm • Foreign exchange trading, or forex, is full of both opportunity and danger for investors. Due to significant geopolitical uncertainty, this could be a very opportune time to trade currencies. However, as the promise of forex trading grows, so, too, does the volume of scams designed to steal money fr What Are Your Rights as a Co-Signer? 07/17/2024 08:00pm • If someone you're close to needs to borrow money to buy a home or start a business, you might want to help out by co-signing. Co-signing a loan can help the person you care about get ahead financially, but it's a significant commitment that you should enter into with your eyes wide open. You need to Exercising During Pregnancy 07/17/2024 08:00pm • If you're newly pregnant, you're probably noticing changes in your body. Depending on how far along you are, these might present in your physical appearance or energy levels. Maybe you've gone up a few pants sizes, or down a few intensity levels at the gym. Bodily changes can take a minute to get us The Best Places to Retire in the U.K. 07/17/2024 08:00pm • The United Kingdom -- which includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland -- is a dream destination for many people. But whether you imagine life in the big city or a charming village, those familiar with the country's immigration laws say you might not be able to plan a full-time retiremen What Credit Score Do I Need to Get a Credit Card? 07/17/2024 08:00pm • Some folks have credit scores that soar into the heavens. But many of us have scores that are a bit more down to earth. What type of credit score do we need to get the best credit cards, or any type of plastic at all? Your score will have a major impact on your ability to borrow, and at what terms. How Does Citi Flex Plan Work? 07/17/2024 08:00pm • Citi Flex Plan is a service that lets Citi credit card holders tap into their line of credit in creative ways. With Citi Flex Pay, cardholders can split a large purchase into fixed monthly payments. With Citi Flex Loan, cardholders can borrow from their available credit but avoid a cash advance fee. Nick Saban is back at SEC Media Days, 6 months after retiring and asking the questions now 07/17/2024 07:10pm • DALLAS (AP) — Nick Saban is at SEC Media Days again, six months after retiring as Alabama coach. This time he's asking the questions as part of ESPN's SEC Network coverage of the four-day event. “I’m still a coach at heart. So I want to ask the coaches questions so that they can actually talk Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War 07/17/2024 05:02pm • CONCORD, Mass. (AP) — Nearly 250 years ago, hundreds of militiamen lined a hillside in Massachusetts and started firing a barrage of musket balls toward retreating British troops, marking the first major battle in the Revolutionary War. The latest evidence of that firefight is five musket balls du Editorial Roundup: United States 07/17/2024 03:15pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: July 12 The Washington Post on young people in America and national service Polls suggest young Americans are less enchanted with their country than previous generations. Yet even those who want to serve their country, conducting some