FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, file photo, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a state Capitol news conference in Springfield, Ill., as state Treasurer Michael Frerichs looks on. The Illinois General Assembly, which commenced its spring session in January with bold directives from new Gov. J.B. Pritzker for a balanced budget, legalized marijuana and sports betting, a revamped income tax system, and a multibillion-dollar state construction program, enters the final week with most of that work uncompleted. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his Democratic legislative colleagues want to approve Pritzker’s agenda before the legislative session’s scheduled May 31, 2019 adjournment (AP Photo/John O'Connor, File)
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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.
