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Washington Commanders bold predictions for Week 11 Thursday Night Football vs. Eagles

Ahead of their game against the Philadelphia Eagles, it’s time to release our Washington Commanders Week 11 predictions.

Harris widens lead on Trump in Virginia: Poll

Vice President Harris widened her lead over her opponent former President Trump in Virginia, with less than 3 days left before Election Day, according to a poll released on Friday. The survey,

Ahead of unprecedented election, looking for lessons in America’s past

“This is an unprecedented situation,” said Victor Menaldo, a University of Washington political scientist. “The theory is that if Trump gets in again, he will understand the levers of power better and will be able to do unimaginable things. That is ...

Election 2024 live updates: Harris and Trump making closing arguments in busy weekend

There are three days left until Election Day. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are out making their final pitches to voters in this closing weekend. Trump will be in the sunbelt, with stops in North Carolina and Virginia Saturday afternoon. He'll then head back to North Carolina for a rally in the evening.

Report: Commanders Eye CB Trade at NFL Trade Deadline amid Jayden Daniels' 6-2 Start

The Washington Commanders are searching for a cornerback as Tuesday's trade deadline nears, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic. "It's no surprise the

National Guard troops on standby in Washington state, Oregon and Nevada as a precaution for ‘potential’ election unrest

Ahead of potential civil unrest due to Tuesday’s presidential election, the National Guard is on standby as a precaution in several states, including Washington state and Oregon, where hundreds of ballots were damaged or destroyed after at least three ballot drop boxes were recently set on fire,

Week 9 high school football: Who were Washington County's Friday night winners?

The final week of the Washington County high school football regular season featured three games Friday night, with two more set for Saturday afternoon. Here's what happened Friday: Parker DeBaugh scored four touchdowns,

Hugh Hewitt quits The Washington Post after storming off newspaper’s live show

Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt resigned from his contributing columnist role at The Washington Post on Friday after storming off the newspaper’s live show over a disagreement with his colleagues. Hewitt’s resignation came after an appearance on ...

Washington State announces complete 2025 football schedule

The Washington State Cougars have announced their complete 2025 football schedule, which includes six home games and 12 contests overall.

MLB News: Former Angels, Tigers, Phillies Pitcher Passes Away

A pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers who was drafted by two expansion teams — the Washington Senators and Los Angeles Angels — has died.

Washington puts National Guard on standby

Ahead of the presidential election in the USA, the US state of Washington is putting the National Guard on standby in view of possible riots.

Judge rules Washington State orchardist wrong for claiming Summerland cherry as new variety

In a recent ruling from the District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, it was determined that the so-called "Glory" cherry is actually the "Staccato" cherry — the commercial name of an already established cherry variety developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's program.

GK Quiz on George Washington

Do you know the real George Washington? From his early days to the presidency, this GK quiz will put your knowledge to the test!

What time, TV channel is Montana State vs Eastern Washington football on today? Live stream, spread, game odds

Big Sky action continues as the Montana State Bobcats face the Eastern Washington Eagles in Week 10. Kickoff takes place on Saturday, November 2 at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET ( 3 p.m. CT) with a live TV broadcast on ESPN Plus.

Who’s winning the election? Allan Lichtman stands by his prediction of our next president

"Democracy is a very recent development." Before receiving the title of "Distinguished Professor" from the American University in Washington, D.C., Lichtman, 77, earned a Ph.D. specializing in modern American history and quantitative methods at Harvard.

Canadiens Carve Up Washington Ice

The Montreal Canadiens kept the ice crew at Capital One Arena busy this morning patching up the ice after their bag skate.

The outside lawyer who filed Rhode Island’s Washington Bridge lawsuit is quitting the case

Max Wistow, well known for recouping money for the state in the 38 Studios scandal and for Station nightclub fire victims, has dropped out of the case he filed over the bridge’s failure.

Charges: Off-duty Washington County deputy consumed alcohol before head-on crash in Afton

Campbell Johnston Blair, 58, was charged with one count of criminal vehicular operation while under the influence of alcohol and one count of carrying a pistol while under the influence of alcohol.

Hugh Hewitt quits Washington Post after storming off live stream talk over dispute with liberal columnists: ‘I won’t come back’

Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt resigned from the Washington Post after he stormed off a live-streamed discussion on Friday amid a dispute with two of the newspaper’s liberal columnists about Donald Trump’s claims regarding election fraud.

Jeff Bezos killing The Washington Post’s endorsement tarnishes his legacy

When Bezos purchased The Post, he promised quality journalism. In spiking an endorsement of Kamala Harris, he's put this at risk, writes Jon Talton.

Halloween 2024: Best celebrity looks from Kerry Washington, Jennifer Garner and more

Check out the best celebrity Halloween costumes from Kerry Washington, Jennifer Garner, Kylie Jenner and more.

Suspect sentenced for killing eagles and hawks on Flathead Reservation

MISSOULA — The man who admitted to killing more than 100 eagles and thousands of other birds on the Flathead Indian Reservation to sell on the black market was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison. Travis John Branson of Washington pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy and wildlife trafficking charges.

About 8,000 North Korean troops expected to join combat against Ukraine in days, U.S. says

Some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days, the Biden administration said Thursday.

CeeDee Lamb Says Cowboys 'Can Score with Anybody' amid Offense's Struggles

The Dallas Cowboys currently rank 22nd in the NFL in points per game (21.4 PPG), a fairly mediocre mark for a team that came into the 2024 season with

Commentary: Why Washington Post’s decision not to endorse a US presidential candidate could be bad news

Composite photo of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos (left) who is also the owner of The Washington Post. The major US newspaper recently broke with its tradition of endorsing a candidate for the US presidential election, which has triggered subscriber cancellations ...

Washington Post paying to boost stories critical of Trump after staff resignations, 250,000-subscriber loss: report

Readers are upset over owner Jeff Bezos' decision not to allow his editorial board to publish a prepared endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Off-duty Washington County deputy had been under the influence of alcohol when he crashed into car full of children, charges say

AFTON, Minn. — An off-duty Washington County deputy crashed into a car full of children while under the influence of alcohol, charges filed on Thursday reveal. Campbell Blair, 58, is charged with one count each of criminal vehicular operation causing ...

Washington County deputy accused of drunk-driving crash was still in uniform after overnight shift, charges say

His duty pistol was on the passenger seat when he crashed head on into a family’s SUV, the preliminary investigation says.

60,000 Wawa-Branded Tumblers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Roughly 60,000 Wawa-branded tumblers were recalled this week over a portion of the product posing a laceration hazard.

Overwhelming majority of ballot boxes are secure, rare for ballots to be lost or destroyed

Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Ballot boxes still safe for voting despite arson attacks in Portland and Vancouver," Oct. 28, 2024. Multnomah County news release, "Elections Director Tim Scott’s statement on incendiary device at County ballot box," Oct. 28, 2024.

RFK Jr. is a dangerous quack

Instead, our french fry-slinging presidential hopeful Donald Trump has, according to Kennedy, “promised” to give him “control” of all of Washington’s public health agencies, “which, you know, is key to making America healthy.” Kennedy has ...

USDA announces bird flu found in a pig for the first time

The Department of Agriculture Oct. 30 announced the first detection of H5N1 bird flu in a pig. The positive case was found on a farm in Oregon containing a mix of poultry and livestock.

Harris campaign surrogate Mark Cuban belittles women associated with Trump

Harris campaign surrogate Mark Cuban criticized the women who surround former President Donald Trump, while the Democrats’ campaign is attacking the former president for comments he made about protecting women.

George Washington’s Farewell to the Nation Marked the Birth of American Democracy

In 1796, the first president voluntarily left office, cementing the significance of a lofty ideal for his young country

How the Washington Commanders Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 8

The Commanders now have an 80% chance to make the playoffs. The Upshot’s 2024 N.F.L. playoff simulator. See all teams Read the methodology, or select a team ALL TEAMS Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots New Orleans Saints New York Giants New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Washington Commanders There are 714 tredecillion different ways the season could end.

Bezos' bullied-by-Trump optics feel doubly distressing in Miami

COMMENTARY Jeff Bezos' Miami roots should have warned him to avoid the unmistakable impression that he let The Washington Post cave to the intimidation of an authoritarian bully like Donald Trump.