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'Embracing its history': Watergate Hotel trades on its claim to fame 06/15/2022 04:32am • A half-century ago Friday, the break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex in D.C.'s Foggy Bottom led to an investigation that gripped the country for two years and led to the U.S.’ only presidential resignation. This week, WTOP’s Rick Massimo is talking with e The Zappa Band brings Frank Zappa's former bandmates to The Birchmere, Rams Head 06/15/2022 04:02am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” The music of "Weird Al" Yankovic wouldn't exist without Frank Zappa, who cranked out avant-garde comedy tunes in the '60s, '70s and '80s before his death at age 52 in 1993. His former bandmates carry on his legacy with The Zap Prince George's Co. teachers' union, school system at odds in talks for next contract 06/13/2022 08:09pm • The teachers' union in Prince George's County, Maryland, says the negotiation process for a new contract with leadership has reached an impasse, suggesting that the state's second-largest school system hasn't addressed the group's pay or planning time concerns. After a Thursday meeting between th At National Mall rally for gun reform, Giffords tells Congress 'be bold' 06/07/2022 04:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Eleven years after her own life was massively altered by gun violence, former congresswoman Gabby Giffords stood in front of the Washington Monument Tuesday and lobbied anew for stricter gun laws after yet another string of mass shootings in America. “Stopping gun violence t 4 states, including Va., receive first allocations of $10B broadband fund 06/07/2022 07:21am • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — More than half a billion dollars in federal funding is now available to four U.S. states to expand broadband access as part of a sweeping national effort to bring affordable service to rural and low-income Americans, the U.S. Treasury Department announced Tuesday. Louis The best diets for men 06/07/2022 07:00am • The diet industry has long targeted women and typically focuses on weight loss. New fad diets marketed to women seem to emerge daily, but these variations on a theme sometimes neglect half the population -- many American men might also benefit from losing some weight, and not just so that they can l Turning law firm practices on their head to create a legal service tailor-made for startups 06/06/2022 05:01pm • This content is sponsored by Shulman Rogers. In some ways, Goodworld CEO Dale Pfeifer considers her lawyer as the true first partner in her Washington, D.C. software startup, which has built a social impact platform now used by nonprofit and corporate organizations alike. Her lawyer is Anthony Car Review: Nissan brings Frontier pickup truck into modern times with 2022 model 06/06/2022 05:44am • The midsize truck is seeing big gains in sales lately. Nissan has been offering a midsize truck for decades. However, it seems that it has been a long time since the Frontier has had a major rework — until now. The vehicle’s exterior benefits from a new, more rugged look than before. A tough Murphy 'more confident than ever' about deal on gun laws, but anxious about failure 06/05/2022 12:04pm • Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, the lead Democratic negotiator in bipartisan talks on gun control legislation, said Sunday he's "more confident than ever" lawmakers will be able to get something done to address gun violence across the US, while acknowledging he's also concerned their efforts could fa Data Doctors: Are file conversion websites safe? 06/03/2022 04:29pm • Q: Are file conversion websites safe to use? A: It’s not uncommon to have a file sent to you in a format your computer can’t make use of and it needs to be converted. In some cases, a program that you already have installed may be able to convert the file for you. A common need in busines 2022 NBA Draft: Former coach breaks down Bennedict Mathurin, Dyson Daniels, other prospects 05/28/2022 04:05pm •  Former college coach, NBA analyst scouts top draft prospects originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington With the 10th overall pick in the draft, the Wizards are going to select a player who has at least some degree of questions surrounding their future and what they can ultimately become Your Memorial Day BBQ is going to cost you a lot more this year 05/28/2022 07:21am • People who got an early jump on their Memorial Day barbecue shopping may have noticed something alarming: Prices are up. Way up. Sticker shock is everywhere, from burgers to buns, from ketchup to mustard. The good news is there's some price relief at stores now. In the four weeks through May 1 It’s not that easy being a green bank in Maryland — but it’s getting easier 05/27/2022 10:55am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. For the past dozen years, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) has been introducing legislation in Congress to create a national green bank � Consumer Reports reveals best sunscreens 05/25/2022 10:43am • Despite some cooler temperatures this week, summery weather will soon settle in across the D.C. area. That means T-shirts, shorts, beach trips — and a healthy dose of sunscreen to make sure you don't get fried by the sun. More Consumer News More Lifestyle News Consumer Re Dave Matthews, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette headline Ocean City's music fest 05/24/2022 12:07am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eehq6nsFixc&feature=emb_imp_woyt A brand new music festival is coming to Ocean City, Maryland later this year. The first-ever Oceans Calling Festival arrives on Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. Tickets for the three-day festival go on sale this Wednesda