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Md. closely watching court case that could impact future of state lotteries and revenues 05/22/2019 09:16am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. The attention of lottery directors across the country is turned to a courthouse in New Hampshire, where a federal judge could issue a decisi After 30 years, DC drug kingpin Rayful Edmond could go free 05/21/2019 09:21pm • One of D.C.'s most notorious drug dealers Rayful Edmond, who has been in prison for the last 30 years, could be set free, but not before a federal judge hears the opinions of D.C. residents. Edmond, 54, was a prolific illegal drug dealer in the 1980s, during D.C.'s violent crack cocaine crisis.�� 'Game of Thrones' finale review from someone who���s never watched the show 05/20/2019 07:48am • Sometime in 2013, I wandered in while some friends were watching a show with a lot of snow, some medieval armor and no small measure of yelling and death. I stood for about 90 seconds, trying to figure out what was happening, and bailed. I haven���t seen anything more than an internet GIF���s worth How do you know if your room in Airbnb or hotel has hidden camera? 05/16/2019 04:59pm • Q: What apps are effective in finding hidden cameras when I���m renting an Airbnb? Small, inexpensive cameras that can easily be hidden have become popular for a variety of reasons, and there are lots of stories about guests finding hidden cameras in their rooms. To be fair, this isn���t only Maryland, Virginia make Top 10 in US News Best States list 05/14/2019 12:31am • The folks at U.S. News & World Report have for years ranked states in categories such as health care, safety and more; for the third year, they���ve combined factors to pick the best states overall ��� and Virginia and Maryland came out near the top. ���Virginia moved up 13 spots from last ye Tweet of Metro worker eating on train could cost DC author her book deal 05/12/2019 09:38am • When D.C. author Natasha Tynes tweeted about a Metro employee's apparent rule violation on Friday, she didn't realize her book deal would be in jeopardy as a result. Tynes tagged WMATA in a tweet regarding an employee in uniform breaking a rule by eating on the train. The controversy on Twitter, Data Doctors: Tech for expectant mothers 05/10/2019 08:10am • Q: We���re expecting our first child this year and wondered what technology I should consider during my pregnancy? A: The world of prenatal health technology is exploding with options that have the potential to better inform expectant parents throughout the pregnancy. Smartphone apps connected Today in History: May 10 05/10/2019 12:00am • Today is Friday, May 10, the 130th day of 2019. Today's Highlights in History: On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela took the oath of office in Pretoria to become South Africa's first black president. On this date: In 1611, Sir Thomas Dale arrived in the Virginia Colony, where, as deputy gover As Jealous ponders bid for Baltimore mayor, could work for Juul be a factor? 05/08/2019 08:00am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners��at��Maryland Matters.��Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. Former Maryland gubernatorial hopeful Benjamin T. Jealous (D), who is now pondering a run for mayor of Baltimore, has landed a consulti Outdoor movie guide 2019 05/07/2019 01:07am • "Moana," "Black Panther," "Back to the Future" and "Wonder Woman" are among the movies screening outdoors this summer. (WTOP collage via YouTube) This warm weather means that outdoor movie season is officially here! So which movies can you catch under the stars this spring and summer? Loudoun Co. teacher to plead guilty to sending revealing photos to students 05/03/2019 11:24am • The Loudoun County High School teacher accused of sending inappropriate photos of herself to several of her students will plead guilty to three misdemeanor counts on Monday. Alison Briel, 25, will plead guilty on Monday to three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Prosecutors an Today in History: May 3 05/03/2019 12:15am • Today is Friday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2019. Today's Highlights in History: On May 3, 1937, Margaret Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, ``Gone with the Wind.'' On this date: In 1469, political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli was born in Florence, Italy. In 1802, Washington, AP FACT CHECK: Trump's misleading rhetoric on immigrants 04/29/2019 12:17am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump is spreading misleading rhetoric about illegal immigration. At a Wisconsin rally, he suggested he's launched his plan to transport immigrants in the U.S. illegally to sanctuary cities in mass numbers ��� "my sick idea," as he prou What parents should know before posting on social media 04/28/2019 07:39pm • It's common for parents to share photos and videos online of their kids' milestones. So much so, there's even a term for it: "sharenting." But parents also run a risk when they post their kids' information on social media. And one cyber security expert says that just as kids are taught to sta Convicted Russian agent 'surprised' by prison sentence 04/26/2019 04:42pm • Maria Butina made an emotional plea to Judge Tanya Chutkan to be released immediately with a ruling of time served. Instead, she received an 18-month sentence. ���Upset��� is how her attorney Robert Driscoll described her reaction immediately after the proceeding ended. Unlike the commanding,