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Today in History: May 25, police kill George Floyd - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 4 hours agoToday is Thursday, May 25, the 146th day of 2024. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a Black man, was killed when a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on Floyd’ ...
Today in History: May 21, Clara Barton founds the American Red Cross - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 4 days agoToday is Tuesday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2024. There are 224 days left in the year. On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. In 1471, King Henry VI of England died in the Tower of London at age 49.
Today in History: May 20, Charles Lindbergh takes off on solo flight to France - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 5 days agoToday is Monday, May 20, the 141st day of 2024. On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, New York, aboard the Spirit of St. Louis on his historic solo flight to France.
Today in Sports - Phil Mickelson wins PGA Championship to become oldest Major winner in PGA history...
WTOP Washington· 3 days ago1876 — Joe Borden of Boston pitches the first no-hitter in NL history. 1884 — Knight of Ellersie, ridden by S. Fischer, wins the two-horse Preakness Stakes by two lengths ...
Essence Festival adds Usher to 2024 talent headliners - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 13 hours agoAs the festival marks its three-decade milestone, Usher also celebrates the 20th anniversary of his...
Today in Sports - Muhammad Ali KOs Sonny Liston a minute into the 1st round for heavyweight title - ...
WTOP Washington· 18 hours ago1935 — Babe Ruth hits his last 3 home runs in Pittsburgh, Boston Braves still lose the game 11–7 to the Pirates. 1948 — Ben Hogan wins the PGA championship, beating Mike Turnesa in the final ...
The Preakness Stakes: half horse race, half fashion show - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 6 days agoWTOP at the 149th Preakness StakesThe running of the 149th middle jewel of the Triple Crown is in...
Vigil, butterfly release among events to mark the 2nd anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting - ...
WTOP Washington· 15 hours agoThe 19 fourth-graders and two teachers killed at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, are being remembered as the second anniversary of the one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. < ...
WTOP Book Report: How ‘Jazzmen’ Ellington, Basie and Armstrong moved America forward on racial...
WTOP Washington· 6 days agoNew York Times-bestselling author Larry Tye talks to WTOP's Terik King about 'The Jazzmen: How Duke...
Navajo Nation approves proposed settlement to secure Colorado River water - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 2 days agoDelegates acknowledged the gravity of their vote Thursday, with many noting that securing water deliveries to tribal communities has been an effort that has spanned generations. “Thank you for ...