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WMAL’s The All-American Book Club August Reading with Duck Dynasty Stars

WMAL’s The All-American Book Club August Reading with Duck Dynasty Stars

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024  – WMAL’s The All-American Book Club is thrilled to welcome Duck Dynasty stars Jep and Jessica Robertson and Brave Books feature ‘Dear Valor’ to the August Summer book lineup for the popular podcast series. ‘Dear Valor’ provides the elements that help children to better understand and empathize with the experiences of adopted children and their families…Read more

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage. “During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions,” Emhoff said in a statement, first reported by CNN. “I took responsibility, and in the years since, we worked through things as a family and have come out stronger on the other…Read more

Dow drops 860 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid U.S. economy worries

Dow drops 860 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid U.S. economy worries

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 was down by 2.4% in midday trading and on track for its worst day since 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was reeling by 864 points, or 2.2%, as of 11:40 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite slid 2.7%…Read more

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In late response, Vatican ‘deplores the offense’ of Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony tableau

In late response, Vatican ‘deplores the offense’ of Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony tableau

ROME (AP) — The Vatican said Saturday it “deplored the offense” caused to Christians by the Olympic Games opening ceremony, a scene of which evoked Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” and featured drag queens. A week after a storm of criticism erupted around the event, the Holy See issued a statement in French that it was “saddened by…Continue Reading

Some Democratic backers of Josh Shapiro see a missed chance for a Jewish vice president

Some Democratic backers of Josh Shapiro see a missed chance for a Jewish vice president

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate disappointed fans of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was one of Harris’ finalists for the job and seen as someone who could help Democrats win a key swing state and make history by electing the first Jewish vice president…Continue Reading

WMAL’s The All-American Book Club August Reading with Duck Dynasty Stars

WMAL’s The All-American Book Club August Reading with Duck Dynasty Stars

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024  – WMAL’s The All-American Book Club is thrilled to welcome Duck Dynasty stars Jep and Jessica Robertson and Brave Books feature ‘Dear Valor’ to the August Summer book lineup for the popular podcast series. ‘Dear Valor’ provides the elements that help children to better understand and empathize with the experiences of adopted children and their families…Continue Reading

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage. “During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions,” Emhoff said in a statement, first reported by CNN. “I took responsibility, and in the years since, we worked through things as a family and have come out stronger on the other…Continue Reading

Dow drops 860 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid U.S. economy worries

Dow drops 860 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid U.S. economy worries

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 was down by 2.4% in midday trading and on track for its worst day since 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was reeling by 864 points, or 2.2%, as of 11:40 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite slid 2.7%…Continue Reading

US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, freeing Gershkovich and Whelan

US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, freeing Gershkovich and Whelan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a multinational deal that set two dozen people free, the White House said…Continue Reading

Israel says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas’ military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza

Israel says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas’ military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Thursday that it has confirmed that the head of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July. The announcement came a day after an apparent Israeli strike in the Iranian capital killed Hamas’ top political leader. The rapid events this week have…Continue Reading

Acting Secret Service boss says he ‘cannot defend’ why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured

Acting Secret Service boss says he ‘cannot defend’ why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured

WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service said Tuesday he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured. Ronald Rowe, testifying before two Senate…Continue Reading

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