Washington Wizards News
HUD opens civil rights probe into race-based university housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is investigating complaints that race-based student dormitories at some flagship state universities violate federal anti-discrimination laws.
Source: Washington Times
Congressional Democrats say AOC has emerged as party leader, but less sure about '28 prospects
Prominent Democrats say Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has secured her spot as an ideological leader of the party, following a New Hampshire poll that showed her as a presidential frontrunner for 2028.
Source: Washington Times
Wizards can't let LeBron James' 76ers signing spark an Anthony Davis-Joel Embiid swap
LeBron James has signed with the 76ers, and for the Wizards, it sets up a nightmare trade they shouldn't even consider.
Source: Wiz of Awes
DNC plan puts South Carolina on track to be first in 2028 nominating lineup
South Carolina is on the verge of becoming the first stop on the 2028 Democratic nominating calendar.
Source: Washington Times
Giraffes given a new home in Uganda to escape oil drilling in the country's largest park
On a cold morning in Uganda's largest national park, rangers chat and sing to lift their spirits ahead of the start of a daunting wildlife project considered critical to conservation: moving the…
Source: Washington Times
Trump maintains that China, Russia are staying out of Iran war, citing relationship with Xi, Putin
President Trump says he does not believe two strategic partners of Iran -- China and Russia -- are assisting Tehran in its war with the U.S.
Source: Washington Times
Spider-Man moonlights as good Samaritan, guides man in wheelchair across long crosswalk in Arkansas
A friendly neighborhood Spider-Man was seen on an intersection camera in Arkansas helping a man in a wheelchair get across a multilane crosswalk.
Source: Washington Times
Jeffries alleges 'voter suppression' after Black lawmaker retires in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries is alleging "voter suppression" after the retirement from Congress of a Louisiana Democrat whose predominantly Black congressional district was redrawn by…
Source: Washington Times
Replica of the Virgin Mary's House draws Catholic devotees in the Philippines
The House of the Virgin Mary is a shrine located in Ephesus, Turkey, where the mother of Jesus is believed to have spent her final years. Thousands of miles away, nestled in a field outside Manila, a…
Source: Washington Times
Hung jury for Border Patrol charged by feds with unauthorized force against migrant
A jury acquitted a Border Patrol agent of concealing evidence and could not return a verdict on another charge accusing him of using too much force to subdue an illegal immigrant.
Source: Washington Times
'Black Panther' actor Chadwick Boseman's brothers sue widow over handling of financial assets
Actor Chadwick Boseman's brothers have filed a Los Angeles court petition on behalf of their parents against the late actor's widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, over her handling of his estate.
Source: Washington Times
LeBron James' 76ers move sends social media into frenzy
LeBron James announced Friday that he's signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8M deal, and the internet did not waste any time weighing in.
Source: Washington Times
WATCH: Jeffries claims GOP failed Americans as resolution to halt military action in Iran passes
Though the votes forced by Democrats are largely symbolic, they are meant as a strong signal to the Republican president that his support on Capitol Hill is chipping away as the war drags on and…
Source: Washington Times
Police boat crashes into bridge in central London, sending officers into the Thames
A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, sending members of its marine unit into the River Thames and injuring five officers, the Metropolitan Police said.
Source: Washington Times
Russia's central bank gingerly cuts rates, caught between business complaints and inflation
Russia's central bank made a smaller than usual interest rate cut on Friday, a compromise move to support stagnating economic growth even as inflation fueled by war spending remains higher than the…
Source: Washington Times
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to four more states
Federal health officials on Friday said they have linked cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite tied to shredded lettuce to an additional four states, expanding the scope of the largest U.S. outbreak of…
Source: Washington Times
'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson rages at Trump over Epstein files
"Reacher" actor ALAN RITCHSON on Trump and the Epstein files: "Give me the f---ing manila envelope. Don't you want to see what's in there so that we can hold people accountable? These f---ing rapists.…
Source: Washington Times
Montgomery County officials reach deal to acquire Maryland side of White's Ferry
Montgomery County officials are acquiring the Maryland side of White's Ferry in hopes of resuming service to the other side of the Potomac in Loudoun County.
Source: Washington Times
Iran says civilians in Mideast should stay 500 meters away from U.S. troops, buildings
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it will retaliate if the U.S. continues "its war crimes and aggressive strikes" against Iranian infrastructure.
Source: Washington Times
LeBron James' decision led Anthony Davis to fail his first mission with the Wizards
Anthony Davis failed to reunite with LeBron James in Washington.
Source: Wiz of Awes
