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Planning ahead: Montgomery Co. schools examine longer winter break, adding 'transition day' for new students 09/19/2024 07:45pm • Every year, school districts look at how to structure their calendars. In Montgomery County's public school system, administrators are currently having a discussion on whether to add two days to the winter break and tag a new "transition" day at the start of the new year for students starting kinder The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It's another sign of foreign meddling 09/19/2024 07:39pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — When the FBI said this week that Iran had tried to provide Democrats with material stolen from Donald Trump’s campaign, it was only the latest allegation of foreign interference with the U.S. election. The 2024 presidential campaign is encountering a spate of efforts by adversa Radko Gudas is named the Anaheim Ducks' first captain since Ryan Getzlaf's retirement 2 years ago 09/19/2024 07:00pm • IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Radko Gudas has evolved from the rambunctious young defenseman whose vicious hits led to a cool hockey nickname and a less cool reputation as one of the NHL's dirtier players. Gudas is still known as “The Butcher,” but he's now a steady, productive veteran who plays the g Authorities were warned that gunman was planning to attack Yellowstone facility 09/19/2024 06:41pm • CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Hours before a gunman opened fire at an entrance to a Yellowstone National Park employee dining hall, injuring one ranger, authorities had been warned he planned to carry out a mass shooting at the facility, officials said Thursday. The revelation came as authorities released Shohei Ohtani hits his 49th homer, moving within 1 of first 50-homer, 50-steal season in major league history 09/19/2024 06:30pm • MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hits his 49th homer, moving within 1 of first 50-homer, 50-steal season in major league history. Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress 09/19/2024 06:28pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about women’s rights to abortion access and reproductive care in new and surprising ways, a deliberate shift for a GOP blindsided by some political ramifications of the post-Ro The 2-0 Bills are rolling, while the 0-2 Jaguars are roiling ahead of Monday night matchup 09/19/2024 06:21pm • ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Von Miller is focused on keeping things chill in Buffalo by cautioning Bills teammates against getting ahead of themselves despite a promising — and somewhat surprising — 2-0 start. “We just need to stick to playing, not to mood,” the veteran edge rusher said. “ State Department accuses House GOP of calling Blinken to testify about Afghanistan when he's away 09/19/2024 06:14pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department lashed out Thursday at House Republicans over a subpoena for testimony about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, accusing them of repeatedly calling for hearings on days they knew Secretary of State Antony Blinken was unavailable to appear. Rep. Michael McC Titans trying to avoid worst start since 2009 with Packers hoping Jordan Love is back at QB 09/19/2024 05:57pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brian Callahan has seen winless starts finish with winning records in the NFL, so the first-year Tennessee coach has reminded his Titans that the season is long enough to rewarded those who fix mistakes quickly. They better respond to avoid the franchise's worst start to a Lions have had lots of recent success vs. Cards, but this version of Arizona looks much better 09/19/2024 05:31pm • GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions need a bounce-back win after last week's disappointing loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Looking at recent history, the Arizona Cardinals have usually provided that opportunity. The Lions (1-1) go on the road for the first time this season to face 23andMe directors resign as the CEO of the genetic-testing company seeks to take it private 09/19/2024 05:17pm • NEW YORK (AP) — All of 23andMe's independent directors resigned from its board this week, a rare move that marks the latest challenge for the genetic-testing company. The resignations follow drawn-out negotiations with 23andMe CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki, who wants to take the company private Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown 09/19/2024 05:09pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia said Wednesday he wants Congress to have more control over selecting the U.S. postmaster general after a mail-service breakdown in his state. Ossoff's proposed Postmaster General Reform Act would require the U.S. Senate to confirm a preside Wall Street soars to records as Dow leaps 500 in a rate-cut rally that swept the world 09/19/2024 05:01pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street romped to records Thursday as a delayed jubilation swept markets worldwide following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates. The S&P 500 jumped 1.7% for one of its best days of the year and topped its last all-time high set in July. The Dow Jones Industri Movie Review: Provocative, genre-bending ‘A Different Man’ gets under our skin in unexpected ways 09/19/2024 04:36pm • Imagine you could wake up one morning, stand at the mirror, and literally peel off any part of your looks you don’t like — with only movie-star beauty remaining. How would it change your life? How SHOULD it change your life? That's a question – well, a launching point, really — for Edward, p Capitals go into camp without T.J. Oshie and with a revamped roster around Alex Ovechkin 09/19/2024 04:34pm • ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Tom Wilson looked around on the bench during an informal pre-training camp skate this week and saw a lot of unfamiliar faces. "I felt like the new guy," Wilson said. More than a decade into his NHL career with the Washington Capitals, he's actually one of the longest-te