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Temperatures plunge Thursday with shower possibility ahead of Memorial Day weekend Temperatures plunge Thursday with shower possibility ahead of Memorial Day weekend 05/21/2026 03:01pm • Temperatures have plunged in the D.C. region after days of record heat, making for a cloudy, wet and cool Thursday. Some rainfall is possible Thursday evening, as well as some heavier showers in some areas. But the severe weather won't be widespread, according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist S One of DC police's highest ranking officials resigns amid crime stats probe One of DC police's highest ranking officials resigns amid crime stats probe 05/21/2026 02:58pm • Executive Assistant Chief of D.C. police Andre Wright has retired after more than three decades on the force and during a period of upheaval within the department caused by allegations of widespread crime data manipulation, which Wright has been at the center of. Wright has faced disciplinary ac Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence. Do Jackson Holes busiest trails create a wildlife sacrifice zone? Study finds coexistence. 05/21/2026 02:40pm • Trail runners, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers and townsfolk just out for lunchtime walks take to the trails around Jackson in droves. Bordering wild country that includes a wilderness area and wildlife refuge, recreators regularly bump into and sometimes conflict with wildlife, whether it Pa. can move ahead with broadband expansion after feds back down on wage dispute 05/21/2026 02:39pm • Pennsylvania can move ahead with spending more than $700 million on expanding high-speed internet in rural areas, after federal officials backed down from a threat to withhold the money because of a dispute over state labor law. The reversal removes what could have been a major roadblock to connecti US sanctions Lebanese lawmakers, security officials over Hezbollah influence US sanctions Lebanese lawmakers, security officials over Hezbollah influence 05/21/2026 02:38pm • WASHINGTON (AP) A group of Hezbollah-affiliated parliamentarians, state security officials, and allies of the militant group were hit with U.S. sanctions Thursday, for allegedly seeking to preserve the Iran-backed group's influence over Lebanese state institutions and obstruct disarmament effort Artist JR, the 'French Banksy' creates a 'cave' installation over Paris' oldest bridge Artist JR, the 'French Banksy' creates a 'cave' installation over Paris' oldest bridge 05/21/2026 02:36pm • PARIS (AP) The oldest bridge in Paris looked Thursday as if it had been swallowed by a mountain. The transformation is the work of JR, the street artist known as the French Banksy, who this week began inflating a giant artificial cave over the Pont Neuf, turning the 17th-century brid Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings 05/21/2026 02:32pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) Federal authorities in the United States have charged former Cuban President Ral Castro and five fighter pilots in the 1996 downing of small civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles. The indictment announced Wednesday emerged as the Trump administration continues its pre A veteran Panama Canal engineer becomes first woman to lead the interoceanic waterway 05/21/2026 02:31pm • PANAMA CITY (AP) Panamanian President Jos Ral Mulino on Thursday announced the appointment of Ilya Espino de Marotta to a seven-year term leading the Panama Canal starting Oct. 1, the first woman to hold that post. The decision followed a weeks-long review process by the Panama Canal Board o Longtime NC State baseball coach Elliott Avent announces retirement at end of season 05/21/2026 02:24pm • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Longtime N.C. State baseball coach Elliott Avent, who led his teams to more than 1,100 victories and three College World Series, announced his retirement Thursday effective at the end of the season. The Wolfpack (32-22) lost to Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is coming back for his senior season 05/21/2026 02:23pm • GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida center Rueben Chinyelu decided Thursday he will return for his senior season to run it back with a stacked frontcourt that helped the Gators win a national championship in 2025. Chinyelu formally removed his name from the NBA draft to play another year with fellow Through much of the American experience, blue jeans have been a common thread Through much of the American experience, blue jeans have been a common thread 05/21/2026 02:21pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) When Americans want to show their patriotism, they often don red, white and blue clothing, or sometimes even drape themselves in the U.S. flag. But if you truly want to embody the countrys zeitgeist, just slip on your favorite blue jeans. You probably already own at least o Tennessee governor grants Tony Carruthers one-year stay after execution was halted when officials failed to find a vein 05/21/2026 02:19pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee governor grants Tony Carruthers one-year stay after execution was halted when officials failed to find a vein. Republican progress on immigration enforcement bill stalls amid disputes over Trump's ballroom and DOJ settlement 05/21/2026 02:12pm • WASHINGTON (AP) Republican progress on immigration enforcement bill stalls amid disputes over Trump's ballroom and DOJ settlement. Splash Promo Code WTOP50: Get $50 Bonus + 100% QuickPicks Boost for Cavs-Knicks Splash Promo Code WTOP50: Get $50 Bonus + 100% QuickPicks Boost for Cavs-Knicks 05/21/2026 02:12pm • 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 Set up your new profile with the Splash promo code WTOP50 to get one of the most exciting DFS welcome offers out there. With Game 2 of Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months 05/21/2026 02:09pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during whats traditionally the housing markets busiest time of the year. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.51% from 6.36% last
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