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Mar 04 2024
News
In the shadow of Capital One Arena: Chinese residents watch as Capitals, Wizards contemplate move
In D.C.’s Chinatown, the paifang arch signals that you’ve arrived at a place of historical significance disparate from the political machine of the nation’s capital. Down the block from the Friendship Arch, looms Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, whose potential move to Northern Virginia is all but certain to once again transform the area where the
WTOPMar 13 2024
Opinion
The chaos surrounding a possible TikTok ban, explained
A bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. on national security grounds is gaining steam in Congress. In a rare display of bipartisan consensus, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted unanimously to pass the bill Thursday, setting it up for a future floor vote. And President Joe Biden has said he would sign the bill into law if Congress passes it.
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MSNBCApr 25 2024
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Jerry Don Elders found guilty of capital murder in Johnson County woman's death
A Johnson County jury found a man guilty of capital murder on Thursday after he'd been accused three years ago of killing a 61-year-old woman and shooting a Burleson police officer. Jerry Don Elders was arrested in Gainesville on April 14, 2021, after an hours-long manhunt that began with the shooting of Burleson police officer Joshua Lott and the kidnapping and murder of 61-year-old Robin
Dallas-Fort Worth NewsApr 21 2024
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert capitalizes on rare chance to show off post moves
Midway through Saturday's third quarter, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert did something he seldom does. He showed off his post moves. With a playoff game filled with alleys and oops and putback jams, Gobert backed away Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic with three dribbles across the lane before he reversed course and over his right shoulder banked a 12-foot turnaround shot off glass. He was fouled by
Star TribuneApr 28 2024
News
Capitals lose, 4-2, are swept by Rangers, who move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs
WASHINGTON — Not playing their best hockey against an opponent full of desperation, the New York Rangers relied on a familiar recipe to move on in the NHL playoffs. Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal on the power play early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 23 saves and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers finished off a sweep of the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 victory in
Baltimore SunMay 14 2024
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‘Like Nothing We’ve Ever Seen Before’: WNBA Hopes to Capitalize on College Basketball Heat in Tip-Off of League’s 28th Season
The WNBA begins its 28th season tonight with more buzz and interest in the game from casual hoops fans than the league has enjoyed since its launch year in 1997. WNBA insiders and boosters know this is an opportunity to make the most of, especially for the tip-off tonight with a double-header of games that getting an unusually wide platformby airing on ESPN 2 and Disney+. “The WNBA is
VarietyApr 09 2024
News
Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals odds and trends
The National Hockey League playoffs officially begin later this month. But, for hockey fans in Detroit, they start unofficially Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena, as the Red Wings play the Capitals as -155 favorites. The Red Wings and Capitals are one point apart for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. In fact, Detroit is tied with Pittsburgh for that No. 8 playoff spot
MLive.comApr 27 2024
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Rangers' Matt Rempe is in the spotlight again after his hit on Capitals' Trevor van Riemsdyk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Rempe, the New York Rangers’ 6-foot-8 rookie who took the NHL by storm in recent months as a fighter and fan favorite, is back in the spotlight at playoff time. Rempe laid out Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk with a big hit in Game 3 Friday night, one that drew a two-minute minor penalty but nothing more as far as on-ice retribution or off-ice
Associated PressMay 07 2024
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‘I was afraid I’d die’: Birmingham woman’s capital murder charge dismissed as slain husband’s family speaks up for her
A capital murder charge has been dismissed against a Birmingham woman in the 2021 fatal shooting of her husband after his family spoke in her defense. Jasmine Mari Drake, 32, was charged in the April 1, 2021 slaying of 44-year-old Louis Bryant. The charge was capital because Bryant was killed in the presence of children. The couple had been together 11 years and shared three kids, now ages 12
AL.comApr 07 2024
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Capitals playing to stay in postseason hunt in game vs. Senators
April 7 - The Washington Capitals will seek to apply the brakes on their five-game skid Sunday evening when they host the Ottawa Senators. Superstar captain Alex Ovechkin continued his goal-scoring binge by tallying twice in the first period on Friday, but the Capitals (36-30-10, 82 points) surrendered four unanswered goals in a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Washington, which is 0-4-1
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