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Political prisoners share how Jimmy Carter saved their lives 05/01/2023 08:57am • ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter tried like no president ever had to put human rights at the center of American foreign policy. It was a turnabout dictators and dissidents alike found hard to believe as he took office in 1977. The U.S. had such a long history of supporting crackdowns on popular movemen Melanoma Monday: DC-area dermatologist shares tips on skin cancer prevention, sun safety 05/01/2023 08:24am • Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer, but it can often be found early, when it's likely to be cured — and doctors say most skin cancers can be prevented. "'Melanoma Monday' is all about awareness and prevention — really we're focused on early diagnosis," said Allison Larson, chair Md. nonprofit wants to destigmatize mental illness with support groups for families 05/01/2023 08:12am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a Maryland-based nonprofit says although the COVID-19 pandemic is over, it left behind a trail SJW: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/01/2023 06:22am • SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — SJW Corp. (SJW) on Monday reported profit of $11.5 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the San Jose, California-based company said it had profit of 37 cents. The parent of San Jose Water Co. posted revenue of $137.3 million in the p How a rise in Virginia student absences may impact school ratings 05/01/2023 04:11am • Virginia public school officials say an increasing number of students are missing many days of class, an issue that may have consequences for several schools' accreditation. In early April, the state's Board of Education voted against a proposal to suspend the use of attendance as a factor for ac 7 Top Passport Wallets (That Also Hold Vaccine Cards) 04/30/2023 08:00pm • For the organized traveler, a wallet that's able to keep your passport and other documents safe in one place is a must-have for breezy international travel. Passport holders come in varying sizes and with security features such as RFID-blocking technology or zippers. No matter what type of passport How to Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables 04/30/2023 08:00pm • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that kids do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. A shocking headline? As a pediatric registered dietitian, I am not at all surprised. Specifically, in children ages 1 to 5, 32.1% did not eat a fruit daily, and 49.1% did not eat a vegetable dai 13 high school graduation gift ideas 04/30/2023 08:00pm • Gifts for graduates With the school year winding down, many families are preparing to celebrate the graduation of their high school seniors. Whether the student is college-bound, taking a gap year or entering the workforce, mark this milestone with a thoughtful or practical graduation gift. Here Quiet and parents' touch help opioid users' newborns: study 04/30/2023 03:33pm • Babies born to opioid users had shorter hospital stays and needed less medication when their care emphasized parent involvement, skin-to-skin contact and a quiet environment, researchers reported Sunday. Newborns were ready to go home about a week earlier compared to those getting standard care. Few A powerhouse US doctor slain in Sudan, 'killed for nothing' 04/30/2023 02:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Bound to Sudan by ailing parents and his devotion to treating the poor there, American doctor Bushra Ibnauf Sulieman kept working as long as he could after fighting engulfed Sudan’s capital. For days after battles between two rival Sudanese commanders erupted in Khartoum on Apr Known for laughs, DC dinner spotlights risks to journalism 04/30/2023 12:49pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Correspondents' Association dinner — known for its fun albeit ferocious jabs at Washington — took a more solemn tone this year as President Joe Biden acknowledged the several American journalists under siege in authoritarian countries around the world. “We DNA ties man who died in prison to 1984 NJ killing, AG says 04/30/2023 12:39pm • TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say DNA evidence has proven that a man who died in prison several years ago was responsible for the 1984 murder of a 19-year-old woman whose body wasn't found for more than a decade after she disappeared from her family home in New Jersey. The state attorney genera What's behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds? 04/30/2023 09:01am • Shortages of drugs like Adderall are growing in the United States, and experts see no clear path to resolving them. For patients, that can mean treatment delays, medication switches and other hassles filling a prescription. In recent months, unexpected demand spikes, manufacturing problems and tigh Pakistan police allege 2 clerics raped boy in seminary 04/30/2023 08:16am • MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police arrested two Muslim clerics for allegedly raping a 10-year-old boy in a religious school in eastern Punjab province, officials said Sunday. Chaudhry Imran, a spokesman for the Khanewal district police, said the attack happened Saturday when the boy's uncle Maggi gets 1st big league hit, RBI after 13 years in minors 04/29/2023 10:47pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Drew Maggi got his first two major league hits Saturday night, three days after making his big league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates following 13 years in the minor leagues, in the Pirates 16-1 rout of the Washington Nationals that concluded a day-night doubleheader sweep. The