
House Ways and Means Committee chairman Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, explains how an estimated breakdown of funds that would be set aside from what the state collects each year from the "use tax ," a tax paid on goods that will be shipped from out of state for use, storage or consumption in Mississippi, during a meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss. The committee passed this bill that would set aside a portion of what the state collects to help pay for roads and bridges. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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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.






