Brad Matthews

Montgomery County aims to eliminate most plastic bags, tax paper bags

A Montgomery County, Maryland, Council bill would ban plastic bags from most retailers and levy a 10-cent tax on paper bags.

October 16, 2024

Panda-monium is back: Two bears land in D.C. from China

Two giant pandas, 3-year-olds Bao Li, a male, and Qing Bao, a female, arrived Tuesday at a closed National Zoo in the District.

October 15, 2024

Revamped kiosk on D.C.’s National Mall to offer breakfast sandwiches, pizza, wine

A National Mall kiosk right outside the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum reopening Friday will offer coffee, sandwiches, pastries, pizza and wine.

October 15, 2024

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores in next 3 years

Pharmacy chain Walgreens is aiming for 500 store closures in fiscal 2025 and 1,200 over the next three years, parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance announced Tuesday.

October 15, 2024

National Zoo’s new pandas have arrived

The National Zoo's newest breeding pair of 3-year-old pandas -- male Bao Li and female Qing Bao -- landed Tuesday morning at Washington Dulles International Airport.

October 15, 2024

National Park Service preparing for Inauguration Day at White House, Lafayette Park

Construction is underway around the White House and the District of Columbia's Lafayette Park ahead of Inauguration Day, Jan. 20. Crews are erecting security fencing, viewing stands and other temporary structures.

October 15, 2024

Multiple people arrested, accused of stealing from containers on a parked train in Chicago

At least six people have been arrested after allegedly ransacking a parked Union Pacific train in Chicago.

October 12, 2024

Partial remains of teen girl last seen in 2005 found in freezer

The head, forearms and attached hands of a 16-year-old girl last seen nearly two decades ago were uncovered in a freezer given away by a new homeowner in Mesa County, Colorado.

October 12, 2024

‘Definitely not a bag full of drugs’? Uh, not so, discover Oregon police

Portland, Oregon, cops searching a purportedly stolen car this week found a sack labeled "definitely not a bag full of drugs" that was in fact full of them.

October 12, 2024

7-Eleven to close 444 locations across North America

The Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven plans to close 444 underperforming locations across North America.

October 12, 2024

Upstate New York man mauled, killed by pack of dogs

A pack of dogs mauled and killed a 59-year-old man in Albany, New York, this week.

October 11, 2024

Boat captain floating on cooler rescued off Florida Gulf Coast after riding out Milton

A boat captain stuck in the Gulf of Mexico after his boat broke down as Hurricane Milton struck was rescued Thursday afternoon after he rode out the massive storm on the open ocean, staying afloat using a cooler and his lifejacket.

October 11, 2024

Orlando theme parks reopen after hurricane while some Tampa-area attractions stay closed

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and other theme parks in the Florida city are reopening Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton. Some Tampa-area parks, however, remain closed.

October 11, 2024

Mike Tyson offered extra $5 million by upcoming opponent Jake Paul if he goes over 4 rounds

Mike Tyson could make an extra $5 million if he goes more than four rounds against YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul.

October 11, 2024

WATCH: Florida’s own Lt. Dan rides out Hurricane Milton in sailboat

A Florida man nicknamed Lt. Dan, who went viral for saying he would withstand Hurricane Milton on a boat, subsequently survived the storm.

October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton blows crane into Florida office building

Wind from Hurricane Milton on Wednesday sent a construction crane crashing into a St. Petersburg, Florida, office building that hosts the Tampa Bay Times and other businesses.

October 10, 2024

Amazon and Apple teaming up: Prime Video adding Apple TV+ as add-on in the U.S.

Amazon Prime Video customers can buy an Apple TV+ channel add-on for $9.99 a month starting later this month, Amazon announced Wednesday.

October 10, 2024

Customers snapping up Costco gold bars as bullion prices boom

Even as the price of gold bullion stays high, consumers are continuing their gold rush at Costco warehouses nationwide.

October 9, 2024

Turkish Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing in New York after pilot dies

A Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul had to land in New York after the plane's pilot lost consciousness and died mid-flight.

October 9, 2024

Grazer vs. Chunk: Heavyweight champ retains Fat Bear title for second year in a row

The Fat Bear Week competition organized each year by Katmai National Park in Alaska and Explore.org has a back-to-back champion.

October 9, 2024