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United Airlines axes 9/11 Denver flyover due to local 'concerns'
United Airlines canceled a private flyover in Denver scheduled for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 over unspecified "concerns" from locals.
Source: Washington Times
Talarico reverses stance on transgender student-athletes
Texas Senate Democratic candidate James Talarico now says he opposes transgender student-athletes competing in girls' sports "if it endangers safety or fairness."
Source: Washington Times
Why 90% of colleges still don't require the SAT, even as the Ivy League returns to it
The Ivy League has restored SAT and ACT admissions requirements that had been suspended during pandemic lockdowns, but a new report finds 90% of colleges and universities nationwide still do not…
Source: Washington Times
Surrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick baby
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child who was born with a serious…
Source: Washington Times
5 questions about Yemen's slide back toward civil war
As a fragile truce collapses, Houthi rebels are pushing toward a key Red Sea strait -- threatening to reignite Yemen's civil war and rattle global oil markets already on edge over Iran.
Source: Washington Times
D.C. Council member Trayon White heads to trial in federal bribery case
D.C. Council member Trayon White's long-awaited federal bribery trial begins Monday, as the Ward 8 Democrat looks to prove his innocence and keep his seat he has held for the past decade.
Source: Washington Times
Appeals court maintains blockade on Trump's plan to use post office to police mailed ballots
A federal appeals court refused to revive President Trump's scheme to have the U.S. Postal Service oversee mail-in voting and refuse to deliver ballots it deems invalid, ruling Thursday that the…
Source: Washington Times
Trump promises $5,000 to every U.S. adult if the GOP wins the midterms. Democrats don't buy it
Democrats do not believe President Trump will follow through on his promise to send every U.S. adult citizen a $5,000 dividend check if Republicans hold onto their congressional majorities in…
Source: Washington Times
How North Korea's Kims mastered crises to secure their dynasty
It's been a vintage week for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Source: Washington Times
Savannah Guthrie speaks of missing mother in past tense on 'Today'
"Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie made a rare, direct reference to her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, during Thursday's broadcast, referring to her in the past tense seven months into a case that has…
Source: Washington Times
Ontario premier hopes Republicans lose House and Senate as Trump trade war escalates
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he hopes U.S. President Donald Trump's Republicans lose both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, saying voters should punish Trump politically for…
Source: Washington Times
Former Army soldier sentenced to life for sexually abusing children in Germany
Adam Schlueter, 40, of Atlanta, was sentenced to life in prison and lifetime supervised release for physically and sexually assaulting two minors under the age of 10, the Justice Department announced.
Source: Washington Times
Fire in eastern Congo kills at least 24 students at 2 schools
A fire on Thursday in Bukavu, eastern Congo, killed at least 24 students, the rebel administration that controls the city said.
Source: Washington Times
Americans for Prosperity spends big against Democrat in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race
Americans for Prosperity, a group that promotes fiscal conservatism, is launching a $1.5 million ad campaign in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race to attack the Democratic nominee's record on taxes.
Source: Washington Times
Dompe to pay $32 million over Medicare co-pay scheme for eye drug
Dompe U.S. Inc., the American subsidiary of Italy-based Dompe farmaceutici S.p.A., has agreed to pay $32 million to resolve allegations that it violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims…
Source: Washington Times
Delta flight out of L.A. detours to Las Vegas after pressurization problem
Delta Air Lines Flight 2311 out of Los Angeles had to divert to Las Vegas on its way to its Salt Lake City destination due to cabin pressure issues.
Source: Washington Times
A rushed goodbye, a missed phone call: Sorrow lingers 25 years after 9/11
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Maria McHugh saw her husband's name light up her phone and let it go to voicemail. He would never call again.
Source: Washington Times
One year after Kirk's death, top aide says 'justice,' not conspiracy theories, is the goal
Charlie Kirk aide ANDREW KOLVET on conspiracies and Tyler Robinson: "Wherever the facts lead, we've got to follow them, and I'm not afraid of the answer. But when you look at all the facts and where…
Source: Washington Times
Comer seeks answers about D.C.'s AI-powered hunt for vacant, blighted homes
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer is warning D.C. officials that using artificial intelligence to identify vacant properties or homes in disrepair could put property owners on a fast track…
Source: Washington Times
After earthquakes and Maduro's exit, USDA looks to rebuild Venezuela farm trade
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will expand a package of credit, trade, export-promotion and capacity-building tools to deepen farm sales to Venezuela as the Trump administration moves to expand…
Source: Washington Times
