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Sexual violence against children and women has surged in Congo, charity says
The number of children and women who are survivors of sexual violence in Congo surged over four fold over the first half this year, Save The Children said on Thursday, amid a reduction in humanitarian…
Source: Washington Times
Rubio visits Ecuador as U.S. military strike on Venezuelan boat overshadows talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping up a brief trip to Latin America with a stop in Ecuador as countries in the region nervously watch the Trump administration step up military activity to…
Source: Washington Times
The District of Columbia sues over Trump's deployment of the National Guard
The District of Columbia on Thursday sued to stop President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard during law enforcement intervention in Washington.
Source: Washington Times
LSD shows promise for reducing anxiety in drugmaker's midstage study
LSD reduced symptoms of anxiety in a midstage study published Thursday, paving the way for additional testing and possible medical approval of a psychedelic drug that has been banned in the U.S. for…
Source: Washington Times
Hegseth tells new Army officers the Trump team 'has their back'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday told 77 of the Army's newest officers that graduating from Officer Candidate School is an impressive feat but only the first step in their military career.
Source: Washington Times
If Trump's biggest tariffs get thrown out, companies could get a refund - but not consumers
President Donald Trump likes to boast about how much money the U.S. Treasury is raking in from the massive taxes - tariffs -- he's slapped this year on imports from almost every country in the world.
Source: Washington Times
Energy company Orsted sues Trump administration for stopping work on major offshore wind farm
The developer of an offshore wind farm that would power 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut sued the Trump administration on Thursday for halting its construction.
Source: Washington Times
Federal workers bowing to Trump's order to show up for work
President Trump's effort to get federal employees back into their offices for work is proving to be stunningly effective, with the number of full-time in-office employees nearly tripling over the last…
Source: Washington Times
Republicans move to lift drilling and mining restrictions in Western states
Republican lawmakers in Congress are clearing the way for President Donald Trump's plans to expand mining and drilling on public lands by moving to eliminate energy development limits in several…
Source: Washington Times
South Africa asks China to postpone naval exercises that coincide with possible Trump trip for G20
South Africa's Department of Defense said Thursday it has asked China to postpone naval exercises that would have brought Chinese and Russian warships to South African waters around the time the…
Source: Washington Times
Kennedy appears before Senate committee amid CDC turmoil
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before a congressional committee Thursday, where he was expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.
Source: Washington Times
Stephen Miran, Trump Fed pick: Central bank's independence is 'critical element'
President Trump's choice to fill a seat at the Federal Reserve said Thursday he would act based on economic data and not political whims as debate rages over White House efforts to reshape the Fed to…
Source: Washington Times
Powerball jackpot reaches $1.7 billion ahead of weekend drawing
The Powerball lottery jackpot is up to $1.7 billion for Saturday night's drawing after no one drew a winning ticket Wednesday.
Source: Washington Times
Kyle Kuzma could be to thank for the Wizards front court reformation
Kyle Kuzma may have left the Wizards with a parting gift after all.
Source: Wiz of Awes
Ex-U.S. attorney for Virginia died of epilepsy in March, medical report says
The former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia who was found dead in her Alexandria home in March died of epilepsy in her sleep, according to a recently released medical report.
Source: Washington Times
Washington Wizards 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release
For the Washington Wizards, the 2025-26 NBA season represents a crucial checkpoint in their long and often painful reset. After bottoming out at 18-64 last season, the worst record in the Eastern…
Source: Yahoo Sports
Death toll in Lisbon streetcar crash rises to 17 as Portugal observes national day of mourning
The death toll in the crash of a famous Lisbon streetcar popular with tourists rose to 17 Thursday after two people died from their injuries while receiving hospital care, an emergency services…
Source: Washington Times
Russia denies reports it jammed navigation systems on EU leader's plane
Russia on Thursday officially denied allegations that it was behind a cyberattack on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane over the weekend.
Source: Washington Times
Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to 2,205 as aid agencies plead for funds
Hundreds of bodies have been recovered from houses destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan last week, pushing the death toll to more than 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday.
Source: Washington Times
Wizards biggest offensive addition may be the player not being talked about enough
The Wizards biggest offseason addition could be the one player being overlooked the most.
Source: Wiz of Awes
