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Washington's 27 points, 17 rebounds help Mavericks edge Thunder 121-119 without injured Luka Doncic

P.J. Washington had 27 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Sunday night without star guard Luka Doncic. Washington averaged just over eight points and seven rebounds per game entering Sunday's game but stepped up in the absence of Doncic,

Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wanted

Donald Trump Jr. said Sunday that any pushback from the Washington establishment around his father’s unconventional choices for Cabinet proves they are just the kind of disruptors that voters are demanding.

Russia accuses Biden of escalating Ukraine war with missile decision

Kremlin says any decision to allow Ukraine to fire US missiles deep into Russia would mean the US was directly involved.

Moscow warns US missile authorization may mark new level of involvement in conflict for Washington

Russian would consider Ukraine's use of U.S. long-range weapons against Russian forces to be a "qualitatively new round of tensions" between the Moscow and Washington.

Trump Signals a ‘Seismic Shift,’ Shocking the Washington Establishment

The president-elect’s early transition moves amount to a generational test of a system as he seeks to rewrite the balance of power and install lieutenants to blow up key parts of government.

Cunningham’s 4th triple-double of the season lifts the Pistons to a 124-104 rout of Washington

Cade Cunningham had 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons over the Washington Wizards 124-104.

Police investigating pro-Palestinian vandalism at home of University of Washington president

Police are investigating a group of masked vandals who spray-painted pro-Palestinian slogans on the home of University of Washington president Ana Mari Cauce overnight on Wednesday.

Gladiator II star Denzel Washington on classical music: ‘Bocelli’s my boy!’

Denzel Washington spoke to Classic FM’s Dan Walker about Gladiator II, his greatest roles on stage and screen, and his favourite classical music.

Denzel Washington makes surprise claim about his 1990s movie credits

The actor’s acclaimed films in the 1990s include Devil in a Blue Dress, and Crimson Tide, which was directed by his frequent collaborator, and Ridley’s brother, Tony Scott, who died in 2012. Earlier this week, Washington was forced to set the record straight after claims he is set to retire.

Parents tried to ‘honor kill’ 17-year-old daughter for refusing arranged marriage: cops

It’s not right … you are not supposed to do this,” her father allegedly told her with his hands around her throat before she blacked out.

Trump wants to end ‘wokeness’ in education. He has vowed to use federal money as leverage.

On his first day in office, Trump has repeatedly said he will cut money to “any school pushing critical race theory, transgender insanity, and other inappropriate racial, sexual or political content on our children.

Commanders Run Over By Eagles Saquon Barkley

The Washington Commanders failed to hold Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley at bay, securing a crucial divisional loss on Thursday Night Football.

Everyone’s talking about Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell: ‘He doesn’t really play like a rookie’

Terry McLaurin saw firsthand just how good Mitchell is. Plenty of others watching Thursday night’s game against the Commanders took notice too.

Sylvester Stallone calls Trump 'second George Washington' and a 'mythical character'

Sylvester Stallone introduced President-elect Donald Trump at a gala on Thursday, praising the former president as a "mythical character."

Trump makes a victor’s return to Washington and pledges a ‘smooth’ transition of power from Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a lengthy meeting with President Joe Biden and committing to a straightforward transition of power as the president-elect moves quickly to ...

Trump triumphantly returns to Washington — and chaos quickly follows

He announced he was nominating for attorney general Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, who was investigated by the Justice Department, but not charged, over allegations of sex trafficking a minor and was facing a House Ethics Committee probe into the same matter.

Trump returns to Washington and vows a ‘smooth transition’ in White House meeting with Biden

The president-elect returned to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, a week after his election victory, to meet with House Republicans on Capitol Hill and President Biden in the Oval Office.

UCLA vs Washington Prediction and Picks for FOX Friday Night Football

UCLA’s defense has been beatable on a down-to-down basis (122nd in success rate) but has bottled up big plays (14th in explosiveness). Ikaika Malloe’s stop unit will once again look to keep a lid on things and force Washington to methodically drive to find scores, which should keep the clock ticking.

Denzel Washington and King Charles Had a Handshake Snafu

I didn't know if I was supposed to grab you or not,” the Gladiator II actor said as he greeted the monarch at a Wednesday night premiere.

‘Gladiator II’ star Denzel Washington has awkward encounter with King Charles

Denzel Washington experienced an awkward encounter with King Charles III during the London premiere of "Gladiator II."

Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 11 game

The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders are the two teams at the top of the NFC East. They enter Week 11 with only a half game separating them. This game means a lot to both teams, so here are our experts' predictions on this pivotal Week 11 matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes play the Washington State Cougars

Washington State Cougars (3-0) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (3-0) Moline, Illinois; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iowa faces Washington State in Moline, Illinois. Iowa went 19-15 overall with a 9-4 record against non-conference opponents in the 2023-24 season.

Jordan Mailata activated off IR before Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders Thursday Night Football game

The Philadelphia Eagles have activated starting left tackle Jordan Mailata off injured reserve before Thursday night's game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles haven't had a full practice due to the short week after ...

The Gladiator II Premiere Was a Menswear Melee

Few things are more textbook Gentlemen’s Quarterly than the very concept of the red-carpet premiere of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, which features the likes of Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Denzel Washington. Suits! Swords! Swagger!

Special counsel Jack Smith and his team to resign before Trump takes office

Smith's federal criminal cases against Trump were upended by the election, as the Justice Department's longstanding policy is that sitting presidents can't be charged with crimes.

Trump’s Cabinet was looking relatively normal. Then came Matt Gaetz.

For days, Donald Trump’s selections for top roles in his administration were hailed as being particularly normal.

Democratic stronghold state votes to protect natural gas and gas stoves, a Biden administration bugaboo

Voters in Washington state appeared Tuesday to narrowly approve a ballot measure that will protect access to natural gas in the near future. Proponents of the measure declared victory on Tuesday, but the count remained tight, with provisional and other ...

A Project 2025 Leader Is Back in the Fold

Roberts’s new book, “Dawn’s Early Light,” has a foreword written by the author’s friend Vice President-elect JD Vance. Its release was delayed from September to November after the Heritage Foundation — and Roberts himself — turned into an apparent liability for Republicans over the summer.

Republicans will retain House majority, CNN projects, completing GOP’s dominance of Washington

Republicans have secured their monopoly on power in Donald Trump’s new Washington, retaining their majority in the House of Representatives, CNN projected Wednesday, after picking up seats in California and Arizona and ushering in a dramatic new era of right-wing populist rule.

The Latest: Trump meets with Biden at the White House, Sen. John Thune elected majority leader

He’s returning to his home in Palm Beach, Florida, after about four hours in Washington. Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term Democratic governors and state attorneys general are dusting off the playbook ...

Trump returns to Washington for transition talks with Biden as Republicans prepare to elect new leadership

"This is a litmus test," political analyst Todd Belt said. " wants people who are going to be loyal, and he wants people who are going to be disruptive to the internal workings of Washington."House Republicans will also hold their own leadership election ...

Trump Arrives in Washington and Jokes He May Be President Forever

Trump announced on Tuesday that Musk, along with one-time GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, will head the new “Department of Government Efficiency”—whose acronym, DOGE, is a nod to the dog-themed cryptocurrency, which spiked yesterday after Trump’s announcement.

Trump promises to turn Washington upside down. He's being welcomed back anyway

Now, Trump is undeniably triumphant and confident in his return, solidifying his place in American politics by overcoming two impeachments, a criminal conviction and two assassination attempts to win a second term in the White House.

Back in Washington for the first time since his election victory, Trump tells House Republicans that 'it's nice to win'

Back in Washington for the first time since his election victory, Trump tells House Republicans that 'it's nice to win' WASHINGTON -- Back in Washington for the first time since his election victory, Trump tells House Republicans that 'it's nice to win.'

Trump picks Lee Zeldin, former New York congressman, to lead EPA

Zeldin, a staunch supporter of Trump, has just a 14% lifetime voting score from the League of Conservation Voters.

Congress set to extend government shutdown deadline into Trump’s term

The extension would give the Senate plenty of time to begin confirming Trump's Cabinet nominees and the House time to plot out maneuvers on tax legislation.

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