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How to watch Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals for FREE: time, channels

The Pittsburgh Penguins will visit the Washington Capitals on Friday night trying to end a long road losing streak. Game time is 7:30 p.m. and you can watch it on ESPN+ (discount). Pittsburgh (5-8-2, in the Metropolitan Division) has been stumbling around since the start of the season and has lost six straight games on the road.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Washington Commanders predictions: Who will win Week 10 clash?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to head to Landover, Maryland, to face the Washington Commanders in a heated Week 10 clash. With both teams only having two losses, it stands to be one of the most competitive games of the entire week. So, who will win what sets up to be a slobberknocker? Here are my predictions for Week 10:

The hardest job in Washington? A look at those who have served as chief of staff for Trump

Susie Wiles' reward for steering Donald Trump's successful presidential campaign will be the toughest job in Washington.

Opinion | Donald Trump and the media: a look back and a look ahead to the next four years

Four media experts and analysts discuss how the press covered Trump in this election cycle and what to expect going forward

Washington County schools halt use of drinking fountains due to lead concerns

Five schools in Washington County, Virginia, will cease using drinking fountains after recent tests revealed varying levels of lead in the water

Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff?

WASHINGTON -- With her selection as President-elect Donald Trump's incoming White House chief of staff, veteran Florida political strategist Susie Wiles moves from a largely behind-the-scenes role of campaign co-chair to the high-profile position of the ...

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, days after election of Trump

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, setting the latest path for borrowing costs just two days after the victory of President-Elect Donald Trump.

The 2024 election results don’t prove stolen election claims about 2020. Voters’ choices can change.

From election to election, it isn’t unusual or a sign of fraud for voters to shift support from one party to another or to choose not to vote

Upthegrove elected WA lands commissioner

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove has defeated former U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in the race to become Washington’s next commissioner of public lands. As of 5:30 p.m. Thursday, about 53.1% of ballots were cast for Upthegrove, compared to ...

The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once again

With his commanding victory over Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has achieved a stunning political comeback that seemed unimaginable after his refusal to accept his loss in the 2020 election ended with his supporters violently storming the Capitol.

Nashville Predators lose 3-2 to Capitals after career goal No. 861 for Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin scored at the 10:25 mark of the third period to lift the Capitals 3-2 over the Nashville Predators, who drop to 4-8-1 overall.

Health care worker gets 2 years for accessing Ruth Bader Ginsburg's medical records

Trent Russell, 34, of Bellevue, Nebraska, who worked at the time as a transplant coordinator for the Washington Regional Transplant Community and had access to hospital records all over the region, was convicted earlier this year of illegally accessing ...

Who will win the House? The remaining competitive races to watch

A handful of close match ups will determine whether Republicans maintain or increase their current slim majority.

Trump’s gains among Black men leave many asking: What went wrong?

Black voters have long been the Democratic Party's most loyal voting bloc. Donald Trump won by making inroads among them. Many are asking why.

Burdened by what had been: Kamala Harris couldn’t convince voters

WASHINGTON − Vice President Kamala Harris took a deep breath. Her voice cracked. She closed her eyes and grimaced while she relived her call with Donald Trump. “I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now. I get it ...

Will Penn State rebound in its White Out game vs. Washington? Blue-White Breakdown

The Lions’ “rebound” begins with a win over Washington (5-4) on Saturday night in Penn State’s White Out game at Beaver Stadium. PSU is a prohibitive favorite against a Huskies team that has struggled to score points on the road in Big Ten games.

Fact check: Trump’s 2024 win doesn’t prove claims that the 2020 election was stolen

Conservatives are leveraging President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 electoral victory to again allege the 2020 election was fraudulent. But from election to election, millions of voters potentially shifting support from one party to another isn’t unusual,

Week 10 Blog: Adding a playmaker

Plenty of respect: Linebacker Patrick Queen did exactly what was required during the Steelers bye weekend. He relaxed. "It was a chance to reset, refocus," said Queen. "Just to be able to get your body right, your mind right, have a little time off to yourself.

Washington braces for tough foe, conditions at No. 6 Penn State

When white-out conditions are discussed around the University of Washington campus in Seattle, the phrase refers to difficulty driving in the snow.

Watch: Kamala Harris' full concession speech

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech in the race for president Wednesday, her first public comments on the loss to Donald Trump. Here's the full video and text of her address.

Here are the states where abortion rights prevailed in the 2024 election

While the country fell short of electing its first woman president, voters in seven states approved ballot measures to protect or expand abortion rights Tuesday.

Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88

He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science.

Fox News projects Democrat AG Bob Ferguson to win Washington governor's race

Washington state has elected a new governor in the Evergreen State's first open gubernatorial contest since 2012 after Gov. Jay Inslee decided not to seek a fourth term.

Laura Washington: Washington Park is a palette of Black life in Chicago. I’ll see you there.

A new book of photography from the summer of 1987 presents powerful black-and-white images of Park and its people.

WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson wins Washington's gubernatorial race, according to AP

Longtime Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson was elected governor of Washington on Tuesday, defeating Republican Dave Reichert.

CFP rankings: Washington State makes cut while BYU lower than expected

WSU cracked the CFP rankings, a significant development. The Cougars cannot make the CFP as a conference champion, leaving them with only the at-large path.

In Washington, an eerie quiet belies the election’s final turbulent moments

Touching down in Washington on election day morning, the plane swoops so terrifyingly low as it approaches Ronald Reagan Airport that you feel you could rake your fingernails over the buildings if the windows were open, the plane’s tail skimming off the ...

How Donald Trump dismantled Washington’s decades-old consensus

Donald Trump’s emergence in 2015 marked a dramatic shift in American political dynamics, dismantling a long-standing Washington consensus maintained by political dynasties including the Bushes, Clintons,

Washington state general election results 2024

View updating results for the major 2024 contests nationally and in Washington state, including the races for president, U.S. Senate and House, governor, state Legislature, a Seattle City Council race and the state ballot initiatives. Use the tabs below to ...

Case dismissed against 8 men accused of looting in Washington County, TN

On Monday, the eight men who had previously been arrested and charged with either aggravated burglary or burglary appeared in court.

Penn State-Washington X factors: The Huskies’ defense is run by a coach with a storied last name

If Washington feature back Jonah Coleman has a big game on Saturday night at Beaver Stadium, James Franklin’s sixth-ranked Penn State program could be in trouble. Coleman, a 229-pounder who is fourth in the Big Ten in rushing with 889 yards, will be a ...

How to Watch Washington State vs. Portland State Basketball: Live Stream & TV Channel - Monday, November 4

Catch Washington State vs. Portland State men’s college basketball action: live streaming and game details on Monday, November 4, 2024.

Glen Washington Pulls Epic Reggae Performance in Nakuru During Famous Festival

Jamaican reggae icon Glen Washington dazzled fans at PERAK Pamoja Festival in Nakuru, capping off a day packed with family fun, music, and cultural activities.

Washington Election Results 2024: Live updates, maps for every state race

See our complete Washington Governor Election Results, including county-by-county maps and breakdowns: Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team. For more elections results from local Washington races, read USA TODAY's full ...

US Elections: How George Washington Became The First President Of America

George Washington stood on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City on April 30, 1789, and took the oath of office, as the first President of the United States.

Inside Dōgon, the New Afro-Caribbean Restaurant in D.C. from Star Chef Kwame Onwuachi

The star chef behind NYC’s Tatiana—and soon, the 2025 Met Gala—brings his Afro-Caribbean cuisine (back) to D.C.

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