Washington Wizards News
Wizards Marcus Smart decision raises one major question
The Wizards decision to move on from Marcus Smart raises a question about the team's future plans.
Source: Wiz of Awes
How Trump dethroned The Associated Press and slayed America's media giants
On 9/11, the Associated Press had the only reporter with President George W. Bush when he flew to an underground bunker to dole out orders for the U.S. response. Now, the AP can't even get into the…
Source: Washington Times
Officials say 85 Palestinians seeking food killed as Israel widens evacuation orders
At least 85 Palestinians were killed while trying to reach food at locations across Gaza on Sunday, the territory's Health Ministry said, on the deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in over 21 months of…
Source: Washington Times
'Superman' flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million
James Gunn's "Superman" showed staying power in its second weekend at North American box offices, collecting $57.3 million in ticket sales and remaining the No. 1 movie in cinemas, according to studio…
Source: Washington Times
Venus Williams is back in tennis and wishes Serena would come out of retirement to join the fun
Venus Williams is back on the tennis scene, ready to compete for the first time in more than a year, and while she smiled or laughed frequently Sunday while discussing her return at the DC Open, there…
Source: Washington Times
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard to seek indictments in 2016 election interference case
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said Sunday she will turn over evidence to the Department of Justice for criminal referrals after releasing information that she says shows top Obama…
Source: Washington Times
John Oliver's minor league Erie Moon Mammoths debut in front of a record crowd
Besides being a fan, John Oliver has had a certain affinity for minor league baseball.
Source: Washington Times
Exit polls find uncertain political future for Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he will not step down despite his ruling coalition losing control of the country's upper house in Sunday's elections.
Source: Washington Times
Exit polls find uncertain political future for Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba
Exit polls from Sunday's elections in Japan indicated the loss of legislative seats for Premier Shigeru Ishiba and his ruling coalition -- a result that could roil the long-ruling Liberal Democratic…
Source: Washington Times
Alan Dershowitz, former Epstein attorney, wants Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress
Alan Dershowitz, former attorney for the late Jeffrey Epstein, says former Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell should testify before Congress about what she knew about his sex-trafficking scheme,…
Source: Washington Times
Indonesian passenger ferry catches fire at sea, killing at least 5
A passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people caught fire at sea on Sunday off Sulawesi island in Indonesia, killing at least five people, officials said. More than 280 people were rescued and…
Source: Washington Times
U.S.-based aid group says it has run out of supplies to feed Gaza residents
Officials with the World Central Kitchen aid organization said they have run out of ingredients necessary to prepare meals for hungry Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. On Sunday, the U.S.-based group…
Source: Washington Times
Pope Leo XIV renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV renewed his call on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, asking the international community to respect international laws and the obligation to protect civilians.
Source: Washington Times
Less selection, higher prices: How tariffs are shaping the holiday shopping season
With summer in full swing in the United States, retail executives are sweating a different season. It's less than 22 weeks before Christmas, a time when businesses that make and sell consumer goods…
Source: Washington Times
Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump's urging, but there's a risk
The fear of accidentally creating unsafe seats is one reason Texas Republicans drew their lines cautiously in 2021, when the constitutionally mandated redistricting process kicked off in all 50…
Source: Washington Times
Disapproval of Trump's immigration efforts ticks up
The public is showing signs of souring on President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Source: Washington Times
Scottie Scheffler is rounding his way toward third leg of career Grand Slam at British Open
Scottie Scheffler began his bid for the third leg of the career Grand Slam on Sunday, taking a four-shot lead into the final round of the British Open at Royal Portrush.
Source: Washington Times
Arizona governor tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon's North Rim
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs toured the destruction left by a wildfire along the Grand Canyon's North Rim, on Saturday, surveying what she described as devastating damage.
Source: Washington Times
Japan's governing coalition likely to lose upper house election, exit polls show
The governing coalition of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is likely to lose a majority in the smaller of Japan's two parliamentary houses in a key election Sunday, according to exit polls, worsening…
Source: Washington Times
Rep. Adam Smith rejects the idea that Zohran Mamdani is leading the Democratic Party
Rep. Adam Smith of Washington on Sunday dismissed the idea that Zohran Mamdani speaks for the entire Democratic Party.
Source: Washington Times
