A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistrictingSCOTLANDVILLE, La. (AP) — If you cross the Mississippi River on the Huey P. Long-O.K. Allen Bridge, pass the Exxon Refinery, then head north for a few minutes,WTOP4d agoWhole story →BuildJusticelouisiana redistricting
Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city wWTOP5d agoWhole story →SecurityBuildtigray conflict escalation
Montgomery County Planning Board supports council bill that waives fees, relaxes requirements for accessory dwelling unitsMontgomery County is moving to make it easier to rent and less expensive to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with the Planning Board showing support on Thursday for proposed legislation that would waive permitting fees for affordable units and remove the owner-occupancy requirement.WTOP5d agoWhole story →Buildmontgomery county adu legislation
$7.5B plan for California science agency free from Trump’s influence will go to votersCalifornia could create its own multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, helping to fill a gaWTOP6d agoWhole story →HealthTechnologycalifornia science agency bill signing
DC community concerned that Trump’s golf plans could affect popular roadway used by bicyclists, runnersThere are questions about the future of Ohio Drive in D.C. after The Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump has been floating the idea of making changes to the roadway so the East Potomac Golf Links could stretch to the nearby water's edge.WTOP7d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetDonald Trumpohio drive golf course plans
NFL’s Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadiumNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state's General Assembly on Thursday, adding another wrinkle to theWTOP7d agoWhole story →BuildJB Pritzkerchicago bears stadium pursuit
Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool – WTOP NewsA judge in the nation’s capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case under political pressure from President Donald Trump.WTOP7d agoWhole story →JusticeCulturereflecting pool vandalism case
Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here’s what to know if you’re one of themNEW YORK (AP) — Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists.WTOP7d agoWhole story →EducationEconomy
