In this March 13, 2008 photo, director/producer George Lucas poses for portrait in Las Vegas. Dining across the street from Mann’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles the night “Star Wars” came out in 1977, Lucas watched in astonishment as lines spiraled down the block. The movie would set a new opening weekend record. More than 40 weeks - 40 weeks! - later “Star Wars” was still no. 1. The new '"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" directed by J.J. Abrams opens in U.S. theaters on Dec. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, 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.
