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Where to get the best pies in the DC area to celebrate Pi Day 03/14/2024 05:40am • Get a slice of some of the best pies in the region this Thursday for Pi Day. The annual holiday on March 14 was created by math enthusiasts to celebrate ��, a symbol that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is approximately 3.14. For those in search of som Zimbabwe police rescue 251 children used as labor and find graves in religious sect compound raid 03/14/2024 03:16am • HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) ��� Zimbabwe police on Wednesday said they have arrested a man claiming to be a prophet of an apostolic sect at a shrine where believers stay in a compound and authorities found 16 unregistered graves, including those of infants, and more than 250 children used as cheap labor. Karl Wallinger, ex-member of The Waterboys and creative force behind World Party, dies 03/13/2024 07:00am • LONDON (AP) ��� Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died. Wallinger, 66, passed away Sunday, his publicist said. No cause of death was announced. Wallinger had worked as musical director for a production of ��� Ask a Financial Pro: My Retirement Savings Are Up. Should I Retire This Year? 03/12/2024 08:00pm • The past year was a good year for stocks, with the S&P 500 growing 25% in 2023. In fact, you may have noticed that your retirement savings have grown substantially this year and are wondering whether you can retire now. Before rushing into it, make sure you're ready. The main question you face i Karl Wallinger, member of The Waterboys and creative force of behind World Party, dies 03/12/2024 05:31pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died. Wallinger, 66, passed away Sunday, his publicist said. No cause of death was announced. Wallinger had worked as musical director for a production of ��� Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit 03/12/2024 10:20am • CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) ��� Four astronauts from four countries caught a lift back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to end a half-year mission at the International Space Station. Their capsule streaked across the U.S. in the predawn darkness and splashed into the Gulf of Mexico near the Florida Pan Sen. Bob Menendez enters not guilty plea to latest criminal indictment 03/11/2024 01:19pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty on Monday to new obstruction of justice charges recently added to a broad corruption indictment threatening the Democrat's re-election chances. ���Once again, not guilty your honor,��� Menendez responded after Judge Sidney H. S Havertz comes to Ramsdale's rescue as Arsenal leaves it late to climb to top of Premier League 03/09/2024 03:33pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) ��� Aaron Ramsdale looked up to the sky and was soon being consoled and encouraged by his teammates. Would a dreadful mistake by Arsenal���s back-up goalkeeper end its long winning run and stop the team climbing to the top of the Premier League? Kai Havertz ensured it wouldn Rewriting Oscar history with fresh Best Picture nominees and winners for every single year 03/07/2024 03:58am • It���s Oscar week! Every day this week, WTOP examines a different aspect of Oscar history and this year���s race. On Monday, we asked if "Oppenheimer" marks the return of the blockbuster Best Picture. On Tuesday, we tallied the winningest films on the Oscar Mount Rushmore. And Wednesday, we g Answers to 15 Common Tax Questions 03/06/2024 07:00pm • This is the time of year when people's minds are filled with tax issues -- whether they're searching for free tax help they can trust, trying to squeeze out more valuable deductions, hoping to avoid penalties or audits, eagerly awaiting their refunds or wanting to make sure they aren't victims of ta Jury picked in trial of 2nd parent charged in Michigan school shooting 03/06/2024 06:40pm • PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) ��� A jury was seated Wednesday in the trial of a man whose teenage son killed four students at a Michigan high school with a gun purchased by the father four days before the shooting. The selection process in the high-profile case lasted less than two days, despite concerns that Charges are dropped midtrial in 'Hotel California' lyrics case. Don Henley plans to fight on 03/06/2024 05:55pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� From the start, the case was highly unusual: a criminal prosecution centered on the disputed ownership of a cache of hand-drafted lyrics to ���Hotel California��� and other Eagles hits. Its end was even more unexpected. In the middle of trial, New York prosecutors abruptly droppe A painting by Denmark's artistic Queen Margrethe exceeds expectations at auction 03/06/2024 05:06am • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) ��� An abstract painting by Denmark's Queen Margrethe, who surprised her country by abdicating earlier this year, has been sold at a Copenhagen auction at 160,000 kroner ($23,300) ��� exceeding the estimated price of 75,000-100,000 ($11,000-14,550) The artistic works of the New obstruction of justice crimes levied against Sen. Bob Menendez in rewritten indictment 03/05/2024 07:54pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife face new charges that they obstructed justice while they were being investigated over allegations that they accepted bribes of gold bars, cash and a luxury car from three favor-seeking New Jersey businessmen. The obstruction charges were added Tu Is Mortgage Interest Tax Deductible? 03/05/2024 07:00pm • As tax season rolls around, you may have a number of questions on your mind -- including whether your mortgage interest is tax deductible in 2024. The short answer is yes, but whether or not you should take advantage of the deduction depends on your tax situation. What Is a Mortgage Interest Tax Ded