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After dangerous tornadoes in Ohio and Indiana, survivors salvage, reflect and prepare for recovery 03/15/2024 03:59pm • A storm's trail of destruction affected people in parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas on Thursday night. At least three people in Ohio were killed, dozens hurt and even more reported damaged homes or businesses by Friday. Residents sorted through rubble, reflecting on the fear the storms c 7 Stages of Alzheimer's: What to Expect 03/14/2024 08:00pm • The statistics for Alzheimer's disease-related deaths dwarf the casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 1 million Americans have died of COVID-19, but about 45 million Americans will die of Alzheimer's disease if effective prevention and treatment are not developed, says Dr. Dale Bredesen, a Things to do in the DC area: St. Patrick's Day events, Shrek dance party ��� and more! 03/14/2024 06:16am • There���s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of��Things to do in the D.C. area. Celebrate the luck of the Irish in the coming days with this selecti Paul Alexander thrived while using an iron lung for decades after contracting polio as a child 03/13/2024 07:59pm • DALLAS (AP) ��� Confined to an iron lung after contracting polio as a child, Paul Alexander managed to train himself to breathe on his own for part of the day, earned a law degree, wrote a book about his life, built a big following on social media and inspired people around the globe with his positi The 7 Best Luggage Sets for 2024, Tested & Reviewed 03/10/2024 08:00pm • A quality luggage set is a worthy expenditure no matter how often you travel, especially since you can use each bag on its own -- not just as a set -- depending on the trip and your needs. While many brands offer full luggage sets for one price, others sell each bag individually, allowing you to cus Florida set to ban homeless from sleeping on public property 03/06/2024 01:31pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) ��� Florida will ban thousands of homeless people from setting up camp or sleeping on public property under a bill lawmakers sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who supports the idea. Counties, with approval from the state Department of Children and Families, would be able t Phone explodes in bathroom at DC's Roosevelt High School, sending student to hospital 02/29/2024 02:03pm • A high school student was hospitalized Thursday morning after a cellphone exploded at Roosevelt High School in D.C.'s Petworth neighborhood, according to the city's fire department. A spokesman for D.C. Fire and EMS told WTOP a cellphone exploded in a bathroom on the school's campus at around 8:3 The 9 Top All-Inclusive Adults-Only Resorts in the Caribbean 02/27/2024 07:00pm • If you dream of strolling along serene white sand beaches with your significant other -- and without any kids around -- then maybe you're in need of an adults-only escape to the tropical Caribbean. To make it even better, staying an all-inclusive resort means you don't have to search for your credit Things to do in the DC area: Comedy for a cause, Mother Tongue Film Festival ��� and more! 02/15/2024 06:07am • There���s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of��Things to do in the D.C. area. On Feb. 21, the Arlington Drafthouse in Arlington, Virginia, will host the 7 Best Packing Cubes of 2023, Chosen by Travel Experts 02/14/2024 07:00pm • Even the most seasoned travelers can struggle to pack efficiently, which is why packing cubes -- organizational containers for your luggage -- are so popular. You don't have to spend a lot of money for a quality set, either; in fact, some of the best packing cube sets are available for less than $20 How to Decorate Your Home with Peach Fuzz 02/14/2024 07:00pm • It's been a vibrant quarter century since the Pantone Color Institute, a global leader in color trends, announced its first Color of the Year in 1999. This year's winner is Peach Fuzz, "a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches heart, mind, and body," according to the company's webs Millennial Money: Should you care about your partner���s credit score? 02/13/2024 09:02am • Discussing credit scores with your partner isn���t anyone���s idea of pillow talk. But the conversation can provide important clues about your beloved���s history with money and what your financial future together could look like. Why do credit scores matter, and are they enough to make or break a r Michigan beats No. 11 Wisconsin 72-68, avoiding another 2nd-half collapse under coach Juwan Howard 02/07/2024 10:16pm • ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) ��� Michigan's season has been marked by second-half collapses. The Wolverines found a way to stay ahead and win on Wednesday night, making stops defensively and late free throws against one of the better teams in the country. Dug McDaniel scored 16 points, including three at t Taylor Swift announces new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' and song titles 02/05/2024 10:14pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Forget her ���Reputation.��� Taylor Swift has a whole new album coming out. Accepting the Grammy for best pop vocal album on Sunday night, Taylor said she���d been keeping a secret for two years. ���My brand-new album comes out April 19. It���s called ���The Tortured Poets Depar The 50 Best Hotels in the USA 2024 02/05/2024 07:00pm • From beachfront resorts to swanky city hotels, these properties are the best in the country.Across the United States, the most impressive hotels go above and beyond to accommodate and welcome visitors; offer guests ample amenities and delicious on-site dining options; and provide comfortable, well-e