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37+ min ago (350+ words) News4s Tommy McFly asks President Donald Trump about what changes locals will see at the Kennedy Center. The Kennedy Center will be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday on social media. She said its new name recognizes President Donald Trumps work to improve the institution. "I have just been informed that the highly respected Board of the Kennedy Center, some of the most successful people from all parts of the world, have just voted unanimously to rename the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center, because of the unbelievable work President Trump has done over the last year in saving the building," Leavitt said in a post on X. "Not only from the standpoint of its reconstruction, but also financially, and its reputation. Congratulations to President Donald J. Trump, and likewise, congratulations to President Kennedy, because this will…...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago (389+ words) A 23-year-old man accused of killing a man he lived with in Reston was released from jail the day before the shooting and manhunt. News4s Drew Wilder lays out what he found in court documents. A 23-year-old Reston, Virginia, man was arraigned on a murder charge Thursday after authorities say he killed a man on Wednesday and led police on a two-hour manhunt. Two elementary schools were placed on secure-the-building status as police urgently searched for Marvin Morales-Ortez. He killed a man he lived with, police said. That mans name was not released, nor was information on the relationship between the two. Morales-Ortez was released from jail the day before the shooting. According to a criminal complaint, he was charged with maliciously wounding someone who lived in the home on Sept. 12. He was taken into custody on multiple charges. That case…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago (149+ words) Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas Taylor'on Wednesday released his'proposed'$3.78 billion'operating budget for fiscal year 2027, a spending plan'that'represents'a 5% increase over current spending'and includes'staff salary increases'and'a goal of reducing elementary school class sizes by at least one student. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas Taylor on Wednesday released his proposed $3.78 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2027, a spending plan that represents a 5% increase over current spending and includes staff salary increases and a goal of reducing elementary school class sizes by at least one student. "This is your vegetable salad budget " you will see a hardy investment in the things that are good for you," Taylor said Wednesday night as he stood behind a table set with trays of vegetables and proceeded to make a salad during his budget presentation at the county school board headquarters in Rockville. Read…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (294+ words) NEWS ALERT: TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investors December 18, 2025, 5:20 PM The latest lawsuits were filed against Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia and the District of Columbia. The Justice Department has now filed 22 lawsuits seeking voter information as part of its effort to collect detailed voting data and other election information across the country. Spokespeople for the Wisconsin Elections Commission and the state Department of Justice, which would defend the commission, did not immediately return messages. The Illinois State Board of Elections declined to comment. Last week, the Justice Department sued Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Nevada. The Justice Department said 10 states are either in full compliance or working toward it. The Trump administration has characterized the lawsuits as part of an effort to ensure the security of elections, and the Justice Department says the states are violating federal law…...

2+ hour, 17+ min ago (1065+ words) A paraplegic D.C. man says his nurses and aides are sleeping on the job when they're supposed to be keeping him safe. He and advocates are sounding the alarm about what they call a growing risk related to nurses managed through a city program funded by Medicaid. News's Tracee Wilkins reports. A D.C. man in a wheelchair says nurses and aides are sleeping on the job when they're supposed to be keeping him safe. He and advocates are sounding the alarm about what they call a growing risk affecting some of the District's most vulnerable residents. Damon Brooks knows the value of a good team. He makes his living covering athletes as a writer for the Monumental Sports Network. A team mentality is even more important to him when he's off the job. Thirteen years ago, a tragic wrestling accident with a…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago (146+ words) Parkdale High School in Prince George's County was temporarily on lockdown Thursday morning after what school officials called "an isolated stabbing." A suspect was in custody. Chopper4 video shows police at the building. Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Maryland, was temporarily locked down on Thursday morning after what school officials called "an isolated stabbing." A suspect is in custody, officials said. Prince George's County Public Schools said in a brief statement at about 9:55 a.m. that the school was locked down and all students and staff were safe and remaining in classrooms. A student was taken to a hospital for evaluation "and did not sustain life-threatening injuries," the statement said. Chopper4 video shows officers at the school. The lockdown was lifted as of 10:40 a.m., school officials said. Stay with NBC Washington for more details in this developing story....

2+ hour, 57+ min ago (618+ words) The U.S. Mint unveiled new coin designs for the 2026 dime, quarter-dollar and half-dollar coins in honor of the country" 250th anniversary. A state fair on the National Mall, an athletic competition calling "one young man and one young woman from each state and territory" to Washington, D.C., and "the largest fireworks display in the world" are among the Trump administration"s plans to celebrate the United States" 250th anniversary. The U.S. will celebrate 250 years since the country was founded in 2026, and on Thursday, President Donald Trump released a video announcing several banner events and details about a UFC fight at the White House. Trump dropped some new details about plans for a UFC fight at the White House on Flag Day, which is also his birthday. He said the world's greatest fighters will compete in an event hosted by UFC CEO Dana White. "It'll be…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago (750+ words) Forty days. That's the average wait time in the United States to see a gastroenterologist, according to a 2025 survey by AMN Healthcare. An ob-gyn? You'll wait an average of almost 42 days. Once you see a doctor, you may need to fill a prescription. It's well known that drugs are priced higher in this country'almost three times higher than in 33 other nations, according to a 2024 Rand report. Meanwhile, premiums for family health plans rose an average of 6 percent in 2025. And millions of people on Obamacare are facing steep increases if subsidies lapse'a fight that shut down the federal government for a record 43 days. According to a Politico poll in November, "nearly half of adults in the U.S. report finding it "difficult' or "very difficult' to afford health care." These are but a few symptoms of an ailing healthcare system. And while some…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago (1148+ words) Darrus Myles has been exploring RPG worlds for as long as he can remember, from early dungeon crawlers to modern epics. These days, he is knee-deep in Zenless Zone Zero, but he always finds time to return to quality RPG experiences such as Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3. He brings years of experience covering [] Bethesda Game Studios has spent the better part of a decade testing the patience of its most loyal fans. When The Elder Scrolls 6 was first teased, excitement was immediate and overwhelming. Skyrim had become a cultural fixture, rereleased endlessly and still widely played years later. Naturally, expectations for the next chapter were sky high. What followed instead were long stretches without updates, and a growing sense that the announcement came far too early. That frustration is now colliding with Bethesda's latest messaging, which confirms what many…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago (620+ words) Happy end of the year, DC! Let's toast to the end of 2025. Here's a list of elevated parties, groovy concerts, and family-friendly experiences that may make your New Year's Eve unforgettable. DC-area R&B vocalist Raheem DeVaughn takes center stage at Bethesda Theater hours before the New Year's ball drops. Fans of his neo-soul crooning can enjoy dinner at the venue before each showtime at 6 PM and 10 PM ($115+). If you're excited for 2026, but wouldn't mind a flashback to the '90s, this concert is for you. One of the area's most popular cover bands is stopping by the 9:30 Club to play dance-worthy hits from the Spice Girls, Nirvana, and other oldies but goodies. Here's a way to jazz up your holiday, and end the night early if you choose. Two Kennedy Center concerts'one at 7 PM, one at 9 PM'feature the soul and rhythmic…...