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Ethiopia's PM won a Nobel Peace Prize, stoked a civil war - and is set for re-election
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (1084+ words) May 31, 2026, 12: 00 AM (CNN) " When Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia's prime minister in 2018, he offered a clean slate for Africa's oldest uncolonized nation, which had been suffocated by decades of strict state control. His predecessor, Hailemariam Desalegn, had overseen strong economic growth…...
Sudden Slashes To Solar Incentives Make It Harder To Go Green
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (700+ words) May 29, 2026, 4: 35 PM Larry Veray had a plan to bring cheaper, cleaner energy to his townhome complex in Pearl City at no cost to residents. As president of the Waiau Gardens Kai B homeowners" association, Veray prides himself on keeping association…...
Spotlight PA, other newsrooms sue Penn State trustee leaders over "gag policy" that silences members
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (755+ words) May 28, 2026, 2: 35 PM Spotlight PA and two other news organizations are suing leaders of the Penn State Board of Trustees in federal court, accusing them of violating the First Amendment by controlling what individual trustees can say to the public and…...
The way Metro is going after bus fare evaders may be a nationwide first
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (375+ words) Michelle Basch | mbasch@wtop. com May 28, 2026, 4: 54 PM Metro is stepping up fare enforcement on Metrobus, changing the experience for riders as the transit agency launches a broad push to catch fare evaders. As May ends and June begins, riders can…...
Inside the financial problems that led to Martin University's closure
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (1712+ words) DMV FOODIE GUIDE: WTOP's new monthly feature brings you the latest and greatest in dining around the DC area. LOCAL ALERT: President Trump says National Guard will remain in D. C. , ordering more troops for the city ahead of country's 250th birthday. May…...
Maryland governor calls for "Safe Summer Strategy" for young people, aims to reduce teen takeovers
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (335+ words) May 28, 2026, 9: 21 AM Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has directed Maryland juvenile justice and public safety agencies to develop a "Safe Summer Strategy" to keep young people out of trouble. In a directive sent to Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Betsy Fox…...
U. Md. art teacher hits the right note with strange, bold instruments made from chairs
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (484+ words) May 28, 2026, 4: 53 AM A University of Maryland art teacher is striking a chord with people through musical chairs " not the game, but pieces of art made from plastic lawn chairs and harp strings. Dan Ortiz Leizman admitted the pieces are a…...
America 250: The creation of the FAA
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (774+ words) May 27, 2026, 4: 06 PM As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents "250 Years of America," a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation since 1776. AAR is proud to partner with WTOP to bring you…...
Fired FTC commissioner continues protecting consumers with new podcast
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (503+ words) LOCAL ALERT: Saying it's on "sacred ground," Virginia Rep. Don Beyer is seeking to block President Trump's proposed triumphal arch. Linh Bui | linh. bui@wtop. com May 27, 2026, 8: 43 PM A former FTC Commissioner fired by President Donald Trump has found a…...
Md. Rep. Glenn Ivey says the GOP is in trouble over health care premiums
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (337+ words) Sarah Jacobs | sjacobs@wtop. com January 1, 2026, 10: 10 AM With the expiration of the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies, millions of Americans are entering the new year with far more expensive health insurance premiums. Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey said he believes this…...