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Man charged with murder in death of DC police officer struck by car 01/09/2026 02:56pm • A man has been arrested on a charge of second-degree murder two weeks after authorities say he struck a D.C. police officer who was helping a stranded motorist on Interstate 695. Officer Terry Bennett, 32, died Wednesday of injuries he sustained the night of Dec. 23, according to D.C. police. Cyprus says video alleging the country is corrupt is likely the product of Russian disinformation 01/09/2026 02:56pm • NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) ��� Cyprus said Friday it has fallen victim to a malicious disinformation attack painting the country���s leadership as corrupt that ���bears all the hallmarks��� of previous Russian campaigns against France, Germany and the U.S. The video posted on social media Thursday weaves Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4% 01/09/2026 02:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Sluggish December hiring concluded a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even though layoffs and unemployment remained low. Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, nearly unchanged from a downwardly revised figure of 56,000 in November, the Labor Wisconsin teen who killed prison guard in fistfight pleads guilty but claims mental illness 01/09/2026 02:53pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) ��� A Wisconsin teen who killed a prison guard during a fistfight pleaded guilty to homicide Friday but contends he doesn't deserve prison time because he was mentally ill and not responsible for his actions. Javarius Hurd, 17, entered a plea of guilty/not guilty by reason of ment Bills CB Tre���Davious White says he's found peace and new perspective on life in return to Buffalo 01/09/2026 02:53pm • ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) ��� Tre���Davious White arrived in Buffalo in 2017 driven to be the best and began entertaining visions of one day wearing a Hall of Fame gold jacket before two debilitating injuries stopped the cornerback's rising trajectory. It took time, bouts with depression and spending Laura Dave's sequel to 'The Last Thing He Told Me' reveals all 01/09/2026 02:52pm • Those who read ���The Last Thing He Told Me��� and wondered what happens next for the characters will get their wish. Writer Laura Dave has penned its sequel called ���The First Time I Saw Him,��� out now. A second season of the TV adaptation starring Jennifer Garner and Angourie Rice debuts on Appl Luigi Mangione���s federal death penalty trial could start before the end of the year 01/09/2026 02:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Luigi Mangione���s federal death penalty trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could begin before the end of the year, a judge said Friday while weighing a defense bid to bar the government from making it a capital case. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett sa Telluride reopening as striking ski patrollers accept contract, return to work 01/09/2026 02:30pm • FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) ��� Telluride Ski Resort in southwestern Colorado began to reopen Friday after a vote by striking ski patrollers to accept a contract and return to work. The resort shut down Dec. 27 after the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association rejected a company pay proposal. The As tensions flare in Minnesota, Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes a crackdown on fraud 01/09/2026 02:27pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Treasury Department is taking a closer look at financial transactions between Minnesotan residents and businesses and Somalia as the federal government ramps up its immigration crackdown in the state, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Friday during a visit to 1 songwriter, 1 acoustic guitar, 1 week: DC songwriters set to perform songs written on shared guitar 01/09/2026 02:18pm • Five songwriters from the D.C. area are set to share the fruits of their mutual challenge; they were tasked with writing a song in one week, on the same acoustic guitar. "Every artist has to write their song on this guitar, and then they sign it," said Suzanne Brindamour, curator of the Acoustic Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked 01/09/2026 02:10pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked. New government data posted Friday ��� for flu activity through last week ��� showed declines in medical office visits due to flu-like ill Dabble Promo Code WTOP: Snag $10 Bonus College Football Playoff, NBA, NFL Picks 01/09/2026 02:05pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Collect a fantasy bonus with the Dabble promo code WTOP. 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