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Cherry Blossom parade, Japanese festival bring road closures to DC this weekend 04/12/2024 01:40pm • The beauty of D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms may be ephemeral but the celebration continues with a parade and a street festival celebrating Japanese culture. One of the signature events of the National Cherry Blossom Festival takes place Saturday: The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. There Bryson DeChambeau, matured in both game and attitude, opens with 65 to lead the Masters 04/11/2024 07:10pm • AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — It took Bryson DeChambeau four years and 13 rounds to finally break par at Augusta National. His par. Or at least, what he once proclaimed to be his par. DeChambeau birdied his first three holes Thursday, made five more over his last seven, and opened with a 65 to take the earl Caitlin Clark tells fans 'this place will always be home to me' as she bids farewell to Iowa 04/11/2024 08:00am • IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark got a final chance to say goodbye to Iowa fans on Wednesday, and of course there was a big crowd waiting. Clark, who became major college basketball’s all-time leading scorer this season on the way to being the consensus national player of the year, was honor Things to do in the DC area: DC Beer and Wine Fests, Taylor Swift dance party ... and more! 04/11/2024 05:50am • For lovers of libations, there are two notable opportunities this weekend in the District for drinking from the best breweries and wineries with live music and other entertainment included. There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly round What Is Respite Care and Where Can I Find Respite Caregivers Near Me? 04/10/2024 08:00pm • Nobody can function in any role 24/7 without a break. Yet, that's what some family caregivers do. Taking time away from the immense responsibility of caring for a loved one seems like a luxury: hard to afford and nearly impossible to manage. "Everyone deserves the dignity of aging well in the place Neither injury nor illness keep golf's greats from playing in the Masters 04/10/2024 03:58pm • AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Min Woo Lee stared at the 20-pound dumbbell sitting in the corner of the gym with unbridled contempt. Just days earlier, while performing the last rep in a series of side glute bridges, the Australian had thrown it down and somehow clipped his finger. Bad luck made even worse b Viktor Hovland prepares to unveil his reengineered swing at the Masters 04/09/2024 05:11pm • AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — To anyone watching from the outside, Viktor Hovland's swing one year ago was a thing of beauty, producing crisp, accurate shots that led to an opening-round 65 at the Masters and kept him in contention until the back nine on Sunday. Helped him win the BMW Championship and Tour Rory McIlroy is brimming with confidence as he sets out to complete career Grand Slam at Masters 04/09/2024 04:03pm • AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy made that familiar turn off Washington Road and onto Magnolia Lane a year ago, the one that seems to suck in those fortunate enough to make it back in time, and felt as certain as ever that it was his time to win the Masters. After all, McIlroy had been playing wel The Masters: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for golf's first major of 2024 04/09/2024 10:51am • AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Masters begins Thursday on the revered grounds of Augusta National, where defending champion Jon Rahm will tee up alongside Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods and the biggest names in golf for the year's first major championship. With a schism still separating the Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for 04/09/2024 03:19am • DALLAS (AP) — Whether you saw the moon completely block the sun, were foiled by cloudy weather or weren't along the path of Monday's total solar eclipse, there are still more chances to catch a glimpse. Here's what to know about upcoming solar spectacles: When is the next total solar eclipse? To Colorado politics reporter's expulsion from a Republican gathering causes uproar 04/08/2024 09:38pm • DENVER (AP) — Politicians and news outlets in Colorado expressed anger over the expulsion from a Republican gathering this weekend of an experienced politics reporter who was told that the state party chairman "believes current reporting to be very unfair." Journalists and prominent politicians, Pride of Baltimore ship makes its return to Inner Harbor after Key Bridge collapse 04/08/2024 09:30pm • The Pride of Baltimore II, a replica of a 19th century “Baltimore clipper,” has finally returned to its home dock in Baltimore. The ship had been anchored in Annapolis when the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge left it unable to return home. On Monday, as most people were loo How Colgan High is using music to prepare students for life after graduation 04/08/2024 09:00pm • Before making the trek to Room 1617 at Colgan High School, sophomore Jordyn Floyd has to sit through French class. Sometimes, Floyd thinks about the challenges of certain assignments, such as writing 15 sentences in French. When the class concludes, Floyd, already stressed and high-strung, walks Former owner of gas station chain gets Trump's endorsement in Wisconsin congressional race 04/08/2024 08:29pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The former owner of a dinosaur-themed gas station chain in northeastern Wisconsin announced a run for Congress in a heavily Republican district on Monday after receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump over the weekend. Tony Wied, who owned six Dino Stop gas Today in History: April 8, Hank Aaron hits 715th homer, breaking Babe Ruth’s career record 04/08/2024 12:00am • Today in History Today is Monday, April 8, the 99th day of 2024. There are 267 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, breaking Babe Ruth’s record. On this