
In this Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 photo, defendant Micheail Ward listens during the trial for the fatal shooting of Hadiya Pendleton at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago. A jury could soon get the case of Ward who prosecutors say fired shots in 2013 that killed the 15-year-old high school honor student who became a national symbol of Chicago gun violence. Closing arguments in Ward's case are Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. (Jose M. Osorio/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)
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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.






