
This March 20, 2014, photo shows the New Hope Church under construction in Williston, N.D. When the oil and natural gas boom took off, tens of thousands of workers flocked to North Dakota for jobs, and missionaries soon followed. Most workers are in the oil fields on a short-term basis, which creates an environment in which everything seems temporary. Some missionaries say that's an opportunity because people are more receptive to religious messages when they're going through changes while others say it can be a hindrance because they don't have a lot of time to build a relationship. (AP Photo/Josh Wood)
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Military parade celebrates Army’s 250th
Cheers and chants rang out Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers manned modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration in the District.
Ovi scores goal 890, Caps lose to Sabres 8-5
Alexander Ovechkin scored goal number 890, but the Washington Capitals fell short, losing to the visiting Buffalo Sabres Sunday afternoon 8-5 at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 30, 2025 (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
A handful of retired Marines – all in the late 90s or over 100 — joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Prime Minister Takeru Ishida on Saturday to mark the anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II in the Pacific that ended 80 years ago this week.