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Minneapolis teen sentenced to more than 30 years in fatal shooting at Mall of America 05/30/2024 06:51pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis teenager was sentenced Thursday to more than 30 years for a fatal shooting that shut down the Mall of America during the holiday shopping rush in 2022. Taeshawn Adams-Wright, 19, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in March in the killing of 19-year-old Johntae Second Virginia man charged in fatal shooting during ‘car meet’ at Prince George’s Co. shopping center 05/30/2024 06:02pm • A second suspect is now under arrest in connection with a deadly shooting during a "car meet" at a Prince George's County shopping center on May 19. Caimon Harrel, 21, of Woodbridge, Virginia, was taken into custody Thursday at his home in Prince William County. He is charged with first and se Carl Edwards celebrates Hall of Fame induction, insists 2016 finale did not cause NASCAR retirement 05/30/2024 05:31pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carl Edwards says he never expected to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame so when the announcement came down a week ago, he was unreachable for hours until his wife encouraged him to check his phone. He was shocked to learn that he was joining Ricky Rudd as the 2025 in Detroit mayor says US Rep. Thanedar is 'not helping' city in endorsing his primary challenger 05/30/2024 04:23pm • MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar is facing a rare push from members within his own party to replace him in Michigan’s August primary, spearheaded by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Black leaders from across Wayne County. Detroit City Council member Mary Waters has e Beautiful trap: Scammers selling 'seeds' for AI-generated plants that don't exist 05/30/2024 04:07pm • The lure is strong for home gardeners, searching online for ideas to spruce up their surroundings — plants with vibrant colors, multi-hued petals and intriguing markings. Spoiler alert. "There's lots of these beautiful pictures being shown on the internet, and unfortunately, they're AI-g Prince George’s Co. could make all gun shops and shooting ranges hand these out 05/30/2024 03:05pm • The Prince George’s County Council is moving closer to passing a new law that would require all firearms dealers and shooting ranges to display and provide pamphlets focused on firearm safety and mental health. It mirrors a similar law already in place in Anne Arundel County and Montgomery Gift registries after divorce offer a new way to support loved ones 05/30/2024 11:39am • NEW YORK (AP) — Monogrammed towels. A toothbrush holder for four, rather than three. Shared bedding. For people putting a life back together after divorce, mundane household objects can be painful marital reminders. Also difficult can be the absence of items that departed with the ex-spouse. Olivi Things to do in the DC area: Pride events, Taste of Peru … and more! 05/30/2024 07:43am • During Pride Month, people from all walks of life around the country can come together as activists and allies. It's during this time that many celebrate the progress made so far by the LGBTQIA community, as well as continue to spread the message of equality and work toward a better future. In an The Panda Party is back on as giant pandas will return to Washington's National Zoo by year's end 05/29/2024 11:32pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Months after the nation's capital bid an emotional farewell to its giant pandas, the National Zoo is expecting a renewed surge in panda-mania with the announcement that two more of the furry black-and-white icons will be coming to Washington. The zoo announced Wednesday that a f ‘Gateway to culture’: How Rasa owners are using their experiences to make Indian food more accessible 05/29/2024 10:38pm • All throughout May, WTOP is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories about the people and places shaping the D.C. region. Sahil Rahman was the only Indian child on his soccer team growing up, and there were a lot of other kids who were part of the carpool Surprise: Millennials Have the Lowest Mortgage Rates of Any Generation 05/29/2024 08:00pm • What do you call a millennial with a low mortgage rate? Trapped. Starter homes quickly turned into forever homes in 2024 as millions of millennials found themselves locked into Goldilocks mortgage rates -- but with Baby Bear homes. A May 2024 Freddie Mac report showed that millennials are the genera How to Use an HSA to Save for Retirement 05/29/2024 08:00pm • Millions of Americans either have or are eligible for health savings accounts, but many fail to take full advantage of their provisions. Average contributions to these plans fall far short of the amount allowed by the government, and only 20% of those given the option to invest their balance choose DC is more popular than ever — if you don’t live here 05/29/2024 04:21pm • These days, you can see buses parked all over the city, whether it’s on streets around the National Mall like Independence Avenue, or a little further away by the Tidal Basin. They’re just everywhere, and it’s a reflection of D.C.’s growing popularity with out-of-town visitors. In fact, l Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since 05/29/2024 03:48pm • For the nation’s bicycle shops, the past few years have probably felt like the business version of the Tour de France, with numerous twists and turns testing their endurance. Early in the pandemic, a surge of interest in cycling pushed sales up 64% to $5.4 billion in 2020, according to the retail Giant pandas are coming back to the Smithsonian National Zoo 05/29/2024 10:35am • After a long and bittersweet farewell last November when D.C.'s giant pandas embarked to China on a FedEx plane, giant pandas are coming back to the nation's capital. The Smithsonian National Zoo announced Wednesday that two new pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will be transported to the zoo by t