An investigative reporter and National Geographic fellow Bryan Christy discussed wildlife trafficking and other issues at a special event hosted by the magazine.
Washington
Pakistan Leader Says U.S.-Pakistan Ties Critical in Terrorism Fight
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif calls for U.S. support to restore peace between Pakistan – Afghanistan
Superhero Extravaganza at Hospital Honors the Late Lenny “Batman” Robinson
Fifteen superheroes gathered at Children’s National Medical Center to visit patients, deliver superhero toys and honor a special “Batman.”
Local Starbucks Stores Push for Alcohol Sales in New Program
WASHINGTON — Five Starbucks stores in the District of Columbia have requested licenses to serve alcohol in an effort to bring more nighttime business. This news comes after Starbucks announced a new menu lineup late last year called “Starbucks Evenings.”…
Cummings Criticizes Committee Republicans for Politically-Driven Probe into Clinton Emails
Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings on Thursday criticized Republicans on the Benghazi Select Committee for what he said was a politically-driven agenda against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Despite Odds, Sarbanes Still Pushing for Campaign Finance Reform
Despite long odds, Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Towson, is attempting to revive campaign finance reform legislation he says will give citizens more power in government.
Washington’s Road Woes Continue
Washington has the NFL’s worst record in away games since the start of the 2013 season.
Cardin Legislation to Increase Mental Health Services Passes Senate
Legislation to provide increased federal funding for emergency services to mentally ill patients, authored by Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, is awaiting House action after unanimous approval by the Senate earlier this month.
New Poll Shows Edwards Leading Van Hollen in Senate Race
A new poll shows that Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Fort Washington, leads Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, by 10 percentage points. However, if Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, were to enter the race, he would surge to the top of the polls.
O’Malley Debate
Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley faced-off against Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the first Democratic Presidential Debate