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Arthur Crudup wrote the song that became Elvis' first hit. He barely got paid 07/02/2024 09:04am • FRANKTOWN, Va. (AP) — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right,” an easygoing shrug to a lover, would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. Rod Stewart would sing it on a chart-topping album. Led Zeppelin would play it live. Top prospect James Wood singles in his first major league at-bat for the Nationals against the Mets 07/02/2024 06:49am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Prized prospect James Wood made his major league debut Monday night for the Washington Nationals and singled in his first plate appearance against the New York Mets. The 21-year-old outfielder finished 1 for 4 with a walk as Washington lost 9-7 in 10 innings. Afterward, he was GOP US Rep. Spartz, of Indiana, charged with bringing gun through Dulles airport security, officials say 07/02/2024 04:37am • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz has been charged with bringing a firearm through airport security, authorities said Monday. Spartz, 45, was charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia law, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said Monday. A TS He's always offering advice and spreading positivity. Fairfax Co. students are thanking him with his dream car 07/01/2024 08:40pm • Before and after they lift weights, football players at James Madison High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, stop and chat with school custodian Francis Apraku. He regularly keeps the area clean, something freshman Bennett Hibshman and his friends don't take for granted. If it weren't for Aprak 23 Top Things to Do in Montana 07/01/2024 08:00pm • Montana is the fourth-largest state in the U.S. by landmass, measuring more than 147,000 square miles. The Treasure State is also home to some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, including Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, Flathead Lake -- the largest natural freshwater lake west o 5 Ways to Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand Out 07/01/2024 08:00pm • It's no secret college is expensive. One way to alleviate the cost burden is through scholarships, a form of financial aid that doesn't need to be repaid. Scholarships can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, but winning them requires strong credentials and a well-crafted es Bed Rotting: Health Benefits and Risks of Spending All Day in Bed 07/01/2024 08:00pm • Social media is welcoming a new self-care ritual: bed rotting. Creators say the trend, which involves lazing in bed for hours to days at a time, can help with mental health. But while it can be rejuvenating to take a rest day every once in a while, experts warn that staying bedridden for too long ca How Do You Comfort a Dying Parent? 07/01/2024 08:00pm • Caring for a parent who is dying can be emotionally taxing. There are many unknowns about the dying process and chances are neither you nor your parent have all the answers you need. Depending on their predicament, you may be wondering if you should have a deeper conversation about their health -- a Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey stands by Biden, says voters will decide on issues, not on a bad debate 07/01/2024 05:51pm • SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey said Monday that President Joe Biden is able to run a strong race and serve a second term in the Oval Office, standing by his close ally in the critical battleground state following a disastrous debate performance that's prompting some national Demo The Latest | Israel appears set to reinvade a city in Gaza filled with displaced civilians 07/01/2024 05:42pm • The Israeli army has ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from the eastern half of Khan Younis. Monday’s order is a sign that Israeli troops could soon reinvade the southern Gaza city, which is currently filled with displaced civilians. Israel told people to move to Muwasi, a coastal area des New Georgia laws regulate hemp products, set standards for rental property and cut income taxes 07/01/2024 02:41pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia on Monday imposed new restrictions on the sale of hemp products, required some basic standards for rented residences, cut income taxes and required cash bail for dozens of new crimes. Those are among many laws passed earlier this year by the General Assembly that took effect US Supreme Court Latest: Court sends Trump’s immunity case back to lower court 07/01/2024 02:05pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court extended the delay in the criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election, reducing the chance that Trump could be tried before the November election. In a historic ruling, the justices said Monday for the first time that f Kids spend a lot of time outside in the summer. Here's how to deal with their common injuries 07/01/2024 10:07am • For kids, summer can revolve around playgrounds, pools, bikes and just being outside. For parents, it can mean a litany of ouchies to take care of — including scrapes, sunburns and dehydration, pediatricians say. “Kids should play and have every opportunity to use their imagination, but we need Documenting the history of American Express as an in-house historian 07/01/2024 09:50am • NEW YORK (AP) — Ira Galtman is part of a small community of corporate archivists. They are historians, cataloguers and documentarians for large companies. They keep track of how companies change their products over time, while also looking for ways for the company to harken back to its history. Fo Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women's gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics 07/01/2024 08:51am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — They all had a reason to come back. Every single one of them. Simone Biles to move past those wrenching two weeks in Japan three years ago, when the gymnastics superstar prioritized her mental health and safety over glory, a decision that inspired some and maddened others. Suni