In this Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, photo, the exhibition of an abstract-video installation called "Rain" by Venezuelan artist Magdalena Fernandez is projected inside a former water reservoir dubbed the "Cistern" in Houston. Once eyed for demolition, the former water reservoir built in 1926 has now found new life as a public space that's also serving as an unusual canvas for art. The reservoir's rebirth is the latest example of efforts by cities around the country to reuse and repurpose abandoned and dilapidated pieces of infrastructure as public spaces. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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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.
