10+ hour, 25+ min ago (440+ words) German chocolate cake has been around for just about 68 years'and for all of those years, many of us just assumed the decadent chocolate, coconut, and pecan dessert originated in Germany. Hence the name German chocolate cake, right? However, the popular dessert isn't from Germany at all. Instead, it originated in the country that loves it the most: the United States of America. So why is it called German chocolate cake? We decided to get to the bottom of it. Related: Amazon's Early Cyber Monday Deals Are Live'Save Up to 74% on KitchenAid, Le Creuset, and More German chocolate cake is a layered chocolate cake (usually with two to three layers) that's traditionally made with sweet baking chocolate and buttermilk. It's filled and topped with a frosting made from pecan, coconut, and evaporated milk. Even though the cake is called German, it…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (46+ words) A Christmas tradition starting in 2019 is back for another year. Riggs Beer Company's German Christmas market opened for the season Friday night. A Christmas tradition starting in 2019 is back for another year. Riggs Beer Company's German Christmas market opened for the season Friday night....

2+ day, 44+ min ago (82+ words) A motorcade leaves Medstar Washington Medical Center on Nov. 27, 2025, escorting the body of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a West Virginia National Guard member who, along with fellow guardsman Andrew Wolfe, was shot in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 26, 2025. A motorcade leaves Medstar Washington Medical Center on Nov. 27, 2025, escorting the body of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a West Virginia National Guard member who, along with fellow guardsman Andrew Wolfe, was shot in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 26, 2025....

3+ day, 19+ hour ago (182+ words) At least two National Members were shot and critically wounded a few blocks from the White House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday afternoon, November 26, according to President Donald Trump.The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price," Trump posted on social media.DC Police said one suspect was taken into custody after a shooting near 17th Street NW and and I Street NW.This footage from a bystander shows multiple police vehicles at the intersection and ambulance speeding towards them. Credit: Vlado B. via Storyful At least two National Members were shot and critically wounded a few blocks from the White House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday afternoon, November 26, according to President Donald Trump. DC Police said one suspect…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago (809+ words) He's a wealthy jock. She's a brilliant scholarship student. He's lived a life of luxury and privilege as heir to his family's fashion empire. She just wants to secure a spot at Oxford University. They come from two different worlds, yet the growing spark between them is undeniable. They are James Beaufort and Ruby Bell, the romantic lead characters of Maxton Hall " The World Between Us, Prime Video's addictive enemies-to-lovers teen drama that's been quietly sweeping YA lovers off their feet. And it's all in German. When Maxton Hall launched in May 2024, it had the largest first week of global viewership for an international series in Prime Video history, according to Variety. Its popularity proved not to be a fluke. Days after Season 2 premiered on Nov. 7, Maxton Hall surged to the No. 1 spot globally on Prime Video, including in top…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago (192+ words) Two National Guard troops were shot and critically injured in Washington D.C. Now, President Trump is requesting 500 more troops be deployed. The state board is appealing a decision to let dozens of high school football players play in a post-season game following a brawl at their most recent game. A missing Autistic teen was found dead after being missing for days. Two National Guard troops were shot and critically injured in Washington D.C. Now, President Trump is requesting 500 more troops be deployed. The state board is appealing a decision to let dozens of high school football players play in a post-season game following a brawl at their most recent game. A missing Autistic teen was found dead after being missing for days. Two National Guard troops were shot and critically injured in Washington D.C. Now, President Trump is requesting 500 more troops be deployed....

4+ day, 5+ hour ago (33+ words) Two West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington DCSource: Various Two West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington DCSource: Various Two West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington DCSource: Various...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago (44+ words) Prince William and Kate Middleton were reportedly "blindsided" by Princess Beatrice and now all her public appearances have to be approved. "While no human lives and livestock have been lost so far, ... 9 indicted after alleged drug trafficking pipeline between Texas and Maryland dismantled...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago (46+ words) An Annapolis man is facing charges after he allegedly pulled a gun on children while they were singing Christmas carols over the weekend. An Annapolis man is facing charges after he allegedly pulled a gun on children while they were singing Christmas carols over the weekend....

5+ day, 3+ hour ago (27+ words) Fox News co-anchor Sandra Smith gives the breaking news on Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser's decision to not run for a fourth term on "America Reports'....