
In this April 22, 2016 provided by Gay Polk-Payton, Forrest County Justice Court Judge Gay Polk-Payton smiles for a selfie in judicial robes in Hattiesburg, Miss. Two days after hearing arguments, the Mississippi Supreme Court dismissed a complaint filed against Polk-Payton by the state Commission on Judicial Performance seeking to reprimand her, saying she had used her job on the bench and the online persona to promote herself as a motivational speaker and musical entertainer. (Gay Polk Payton, via AP)
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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.






