Tag: District of Columbia
Schools try pep-rally tactics to get students vaccinated
SAN DIEGO — A growing number of public schools are using mascots, food trucks and prize giveaways to create a pep-rally atmosphere aimed at...
Senate confirms Brooks-LaSure to run health care programs
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick to run U.S. health insurance programs, putting in place a key player who’ll...
GOP senators ready $1T infrastructure counteroffer to Biden
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are preparing a $1 trillion infrastructure counteroffer to present to the White House by Thursday, reviving negotiations over President Joe...
Judge: Man charged with bringing guns to DC had militia ties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Vietnam veteran charged with bringing 11 molotov cocktails and other weapons to Washington on the day of the U.S. Capitol...
Bergeron, Pastrnak and Bruins finish off Capitals in 5 games
WASHINGTON — Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak dazzled on offense, Tuukka Rask was rock solid in net and the Boston Bruins are moving on...
White House, Kremlin, aim for Biden-Putin summit in Geneva
WASHINGTON — The White House and the Kremlin are working to arrange a summit next month between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir...
White House ‘eager’ for GOP counteroffer on infrastructure
WASHINGTON — The White House said Monday that President Joe Biden is awaiting an infrastructure counteroffer from Senate Republicans after a core group of...
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks draws US concern
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is facing new pressure to resolve a mystery that has vexed its predecessors: Is an adversary using a microwave...
Nationals place Robles, Harris on 10-day injured list
WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a sprained right ankle.
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Nationals send Orioles to 6th straight defeat, 6-5
WASHINGTON — Kyle Schwarber homered in the first inning and the Washington Nationals immediately erased an early three-run deficit, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-5...
