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What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer 06/29/2024 06:00am • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — With school out for the summer and temperatures rising across the country, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review safety tips to keep children safe around water. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children When should you get to the airport? Experts weigh in during record-breaking travel week 06/29/2024 04:10am • With record numbers of holiday travelers expected to take — or have already taken — flights​ this weekend, WTOP hit the airport to ask: How early should you arrive for a flight? "I'm a planner. So I'd say two hours," passenger Christina Benson told WTOP. "For me, that seems to be the mag Take a hike! But not before packing some safety essentials for your trip 06/29/2024 04:00am • The D.C. area has hundreds of miles of trails for hikers of all skill levels to enjoy. But the American Hiking Society is encouraging hikers to check out their list of 10 essentials before heading out the door. Topping the list, said AHS communications manager Maggie Peikon, is proper footwear Ryan Helsley, Alec Burleson spark the Cardinals to 1-0 victory over the Reds 06/28/2024 11:59pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan Helsley closed for his major league-leading 29th consecutive save and Alec Burleson drove in the lone run, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Helsley pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning. Left fielder Brendan Donovan made a leap 4 Missouri prison guards charged with murder, and a fifth with manslaughter, in death of Black man 06/28/2024 10:22pm • COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Four Missouri prison guards were charged Friday with murder, and a fifth with accessory to involuntary manslaughter, in the December death of a Black man who was pepper sprayed, had his face covered with a mask and was left in a position that caused him to suffocate while in c Albert Suárez outduels Max Scherzer to help Orioles beat Rangers 2-1 06/28/2024 10:18pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Albert Suárez outpitched three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Texas 2-1 on Friday night to extend the Rangers' latest lengthy losing streak. Making his second start of the season following a long stay on the injured list, the 39-year-old Scherze Washington Spirit's Krueger, Rodman heading to Paris Olympics 06/28/2024 08:30pm • Casey Krueger #20 of the U.S. women's national team runs drills during a training session. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Casey Krueger keeps her phone on do-not-disturb mode, but as the Washington Spirit defender awaited a call to learn whether she'd be going to the Olympics in Paris, she Judge temporarily blocks Georgia law that limits people or groups to posting 3 bonds a year 06/28/2024 08:08pm • ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked part of a Georgia law that restricts organizations from helping people pay bail so they can be released while their criminal cases are pending. U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert blocked part of Senate Bill 63 from taking effect NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule 06/28/2024 06:26pm • Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing’s new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there. NASA on Friday did not set a return date until testing on the ground was complete and said the astronauts were safe. “We’ Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch 06/28/2024 05:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — When two veteran NASA astronauts blasted off on a test drive of Boeing's new capsule, they expected to head home from the International Space Station in a week or so. It's now three weeks and counting for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams as NASA and Boeing troubleshoot equipment pro Faced with the opportunity to hit Trump on abortion rights, Biden falters 06/28/2024 04:01pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had plenty of opportunity during the presidential debate to lay out a clear vision regarding abortion rights in the face of growing restrictions and worsening medical care for women since the fall of Roe v. Wade, something his campaign sees as a major motivato Grill power: How to grill safely through the summer 06/28/2024 01:48pm • Lots of us will be grilling this weekend, maybe for the first time this summer. Loudoun County, Virginia's fire chief is offering some safety tips to keep the focus on the tasty food — and prevent a fire or trip to the emergency room. "Above all, keep that grill at least 15 feet away from anyth The librarian who spoke out: Irene Padilla steps down after 22 years as Md. state librarian 06/28/2024 01:15pm • Librarians are supposed to keep quiet. Irene Padilla made her career as a librarian by speaking out. Padilla is retiring Sunday, ending a 22-year run as head of the Maryland State Library Agency, where colleagues say she has been a voice against book banning, created a fund that has revitalized o Cutting-edge technology on show at Euro 2024 is changing the face of soccer 06/28/2024 11:41am • DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — From smart-enabled match balls and artificial intelligence to cryogenic recovery chambers, soccer is being transformed by the cutting-edge technology available to players, coaches and officials. That much has been evident at Euro 2024, where advancements in areas such Vibrant fan culture at Euro 2024 comes at security cost of beer cup showers and field invaders 06/28/2024 11:27am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The flip side of the European Championship having a vibrant fan culture is the added security risk inside stadiums. A tournament staged in Germany that is affordable and accessible in the center of Europe has revealed some of those challenges. Too many fans have got on th