by Lydia Randall | Apr 18, 2016 | Health
WASHINGTON — The United States Agency for International Development is calling for global innovators to “get creative” with ideas to combat the escalating threat of Zika virus. The initiative came as the Centers for Disease Control confirmed the...
by Steve Musal | Apr 18, 2016 | Business & Tech
WASHINGTON — The nation’s steel industry is under attack, and can’t compete with some key foreign manufacturers like China that have unfair advantage, a panel of experts told the Congressional Steel Caucus in their annual “State of Steel” hearing Thursday. “We...
by Jasmine Cen | Apr 17, 2016 | Science + Technology, Topics
WASHINGTON — Witnessing a fire inspired Savannah Cofer and her team to design a firefighter protective apparel, and the design even brings them to this year’s White House Science Fair. Published in conjunction with
by Nick Zazulia | Apr 15, 2016 | Sports
WASHINGTON — Washington Capitals fans sacrificed their stubble Tuesday with the hope that they’ll be fully bearded again when the Stanley Cup is earned. Only five teams in NHL history have won more games than the 56 tallied by the Washington Capitals this...
by Jasmine Cen | Apr 15, 2016 | Science + Technology, Topics
WASHINGTON — There were samples, machines and even a chicken at this year’s White House Science Fair. “I have shot a marshmallow out of a cannon directly under Lincoln’s portrait,” said President Barack Obama. More than 100 young...
by Kristen Vake | Apr 15, 2016 | Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON — Fire departments across the country can apply for fire prevention and safety funding through the Association for Firefighters Grant program. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven announced a plan to give fire departments across the country millions of...