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What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites.
Workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, hours after a court-ordered deadline
Workers began removing President Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building and other aspects of the iconic performing arts venue's operations.
55 things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend (June 12-14)
Looking for something to do in Washington this weekend? The District's calendar is packed with theater, live music, sports, film and cultural events.
Judge denies Kennedy Center request for pause in ruling ordering Trump’s name removed from building
A judge on Friday denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering President Trump's name removed from the building.
Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns
The war in Iran is driving up jet fuel prices and worsening supply strains for African airlines, forcing carriers to review routes and raising fresh concerns about the stability of the continent's aviation network.
EU to ban travel to Europe for Russians who fought against Ukraine
Anyone who has fought on Russia's side in the war against Ukraine will be barred from entering European Union countries under the organization's just-announced 21st sanctions package against Moscow, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
These houses of worship are older than America. How they outlasted wars, schisms and lawsuits
When the country declared independence in 1776, there were 3,228 houses of worship across the Colonies. The U.S. was already religiously diverse
1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope’s flower-carpeted procession
Pope Leo XIV honored Spain's centuries-old tradition of religious devotion on Sunday as a "school of faith" for today, as he presided over a Mass before a million people and highlighted one of the most iconic expressions of Spanish popular piety with a procession over flower-petal carpets.
Spearfisher killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks
A spearfisher was killed on Saturday in Australia's third fatal shark attack in four weeks, police said.
Tickets to first New York Knicks home game of NBA Finals cost as much as $176,000
Tickets to the third game of the NBA Finals on Monday, the first home game of the series for the New York Knicks, are selling for as much as $176,000.
Great American State Fair has new act: Big rally, Lee Greenwood, military music groups
The Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall will be replaced by "A Rally to end all Rallies," President Trump announced.
46 things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend: June 5-7
From a National Gallery block party and an America 250 festival to museum openings, film screenings and major concerts, Washington offers plenty of reasons to get out this weekend.
Planning commission seeks more details on Trump’s planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial
The National Capital Planning Commission has kept alive the triumphal arch that President Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation's capital, requesting more information on how it could potentially impact air travel navigation in the area, as well as other specifics on construction and traffic in the area.
Annapolis man promised private jets, delivered fraud: Jury convicts AeroVanti founder
A federal jury in Maryland convicted an Annapolis man Thursday of wire fraud for using customer funds on personal expenses instead of private jets.
Several European countries want a visa ban for Russian tourists
Almost a dozen European countries want the European Commission to crack down on the number of Schengen visas awarded to Russian citizens in light of Moscow's war against Ukraine.