
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston holds his annual pre-session press conference Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in Atlanta. He threw cold water on the idea - promoted by leaders in the House and Senate - that Georgia should raise cigarette taxes during the upcoming General Assembly session. Ralston also said it may not be feasible for Gov.-elect Brian Kemp to get his $5,000 teacher pay raise this year, but some hike is likely. (Bob AndresAtlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
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Military parade celebrates Army’s 250th
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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.






