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Off the 8s: My life as a pirate (Photos) 07/15/2014 02:29pm • Editor's Note: WTOP anchor Michelle Murillo moonlights as a historical re-enactor when she's not working at the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center. This is her story. WASHINGTON -- "What do you do in your spare time?" "I'm a pirate." That's the answer that usually elicits a blank stare or a pause a At Ramadan dinner, Obama praises Egypt's cease-fire plan for Israel, Hamas militants in Gaza 07/15/2014 12:30am • WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is praising Egypt's proposal for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.At a White House dinner Monday evening celebrating Ramadan, Obama told Muslim-Americans he's hopeful that the plan can restore calm in the wake of a deadly wav Age no issue for Carter nor his new team, Memphis 07/14/2014 06:30pm • MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Vince Carter, heading into his 17th NBA season, doesn't consider age a big issue anymore. The 37-year-old veteran sees a lot of older teams around the league and notes a "very old team" has just won the championship in San Antonio.So the opportunity to compete for a title drew Poll: US global image survives spying concerns 07/14/2014 03:40pm • MATTHEW PENNINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Widespread global opposition to U.S. electronic surveillance since the revelations by onetime National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has not badly tarnished the overall image of the United States, and it remains far more popular arou US, other diplomats end meeting on migrant issues 07/11/2014 09:50pm • MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) -- Officials from the U.S., Mexico and Central American nations have wrapped up a two-day meeting in Nicaragua at which they were expected to discuss the possibility of treating Central American migrants fleeing violence in their homelands as refugees.Migration and interior d Heart pounds, eyes close on the tallest waterslide 07/11/2014 11:10am • BILL DRAPER Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Halfway up the 264 stairs leading to the top of the world's tallest waterslide, it was clear this was the most breathtaking ride I'd ever encountered.And that was before I ever stepped foot in the raft.Two-thirds of the way up the circular stair Diplomats discuss obligations on aiding refugees 07/10/2014 11:50pm • MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) -- Officials from the U.S., Mexico and Central American nations began a two-day meeting in Nicaragua on Thursday at which they are expected to discuss the possibility of treating Central American migrants fleeing violence in their homelands as refugees.Migration and interior State: Michigan boy found in basement was abused 07/10/2014 10:08pm • ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) -- A 12-year-old Detroit boy found in his basement after a widely publicized 11-day search was abused by his father and stepmother and forced to rise before dawn for intense workouts of 100 pushups and even more situps, according to Michigan's child-welfare age Military brass backed Bergdahl prisoner swap 07/10/2014 03:01pm • DONNA CASSATA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The chairman and the Joint Chiefs of Staff unanimously supported the Obama administration's exchange of five Taliban leaders for an Army sergeant held prisoner in Afghanistan for five years.In letters to the head of the Senate Armed Services Committe Bryant says he'd welcome Scott and Anthony 07/10/2014 10:16am • SEAN LEWIS Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) -- Kobe Bryant feels great, would welcome Byron Scott as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, would love to play alongside free agent Carmelo Anthony and is pleased with the moves of the team's front office so far.At least that's how the All-Star gu Column: Now sober, De La Hoya still keeps fighting 07/09/2014 09:16pm • TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The day after winning the only gold medal for the U.S. boxing team in the 1992 Olympics, Oscar De La Hoya was pulled out of bed to sit next to swimmer Janet Evans and talk about the success of American athletes in Barcelona.Little did U.S. Olympic o De La Hoya reflects on his career 07/09/2014 08:44pm • TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist LAS VEGAS (AP) -- He was the Golden Boy, a fighter who brought in fans for decades after winning a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics. Oscar De La Hoya fought 45 times in 16 years as a pro, winning 39 of them along his way to titles in six different weight classes.He ma Riders call tallest waterslide scary, but worth it 07/09/2014 05:43pm • BILL DRAPER Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Halfway up the 264 stairs leading to the top of the world's tallest waterslide, it was clear this was the most breathtaking ride I'd ever encountered.And that was before I ever stepped foot in the raft.Two-thirds of the way up the circular stair Louisville's Pitino: 'I can go for a long time' 07/09/2014 05:39pm • GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Rick Pitino's game plan doesn't include retirement any time soon.The 61-year-old Louisville men's basketball coach said Wednesday that he "can go for a long time" thanks to the enthusiasm provided by recent Cardinals recruiting classes.Pitino s Corey Stoll enjoys 'The Strain' of series stardom 07/09/2014 05:00pm • FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- This looks dire. An airliner has landed in New York with everyone onboard apparently dead.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's hard-charging troubleshooter, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, is summoned to investigate.A suspicious-looking crate