Washington Times-Herald

The Washington Times-Herald was a daily newspaper based in Washington, D.C. It was founded by Eleanor "Cissy" Patterson, a member of the Medill-McCormick-Patterson family, who were notable for owning the Chicago Tribune and the influential New York Daily News, as well as founding Newsday on Long Island. Cissy acquired the Herald and the Times from the well-known newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and combined them into one publication. This innovative newspaper produced 10 editions each day, providing readers with updates from morning until evening.

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Tips for recent grads who need to pivot

5 hours ago | washtimesherald.com | Aisha Sultan

Previous generations of newly minted graduates have faced rough job markets. But few have done so while also reeling from the widespread loss of positions they had already been promised. Many recent graduates are having opportunities and positions suddenly revoked — including research jobs, slots at graduate programs and work in the nonprofit sector.
Authorities arrest fugitive who police say posted on social media following New Orleans jailbreak

1 day ago | washtimesherald.com | Jim Mustian |Jack Brook

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana authorities captured on Friday one of the 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail six weeks ago and who police say released videos on social media while still on the run. Antoine Massey, 33, was taken into custody at a residence in New Orleans about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from the jail, said New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick.
Meet the men who just became Catholic priests in Virginia

2 days ago | washtimesherald.com | Tiffany Stanley

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — At a time when the U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe shortage of priests, the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new priests — its second-largest class ever — in a joyful Mass at its cathedral. Ahead of the ceremony, The Associated Press spent time with the men, who explained what drove them to choose a life of celibacy, obedience and devotion. kAmw6C6 2C6 7@FC @7 E96:C DE@C:6D]k^Am k9amp C2C6 <:?5 @7 =6256Ck^9amkAmpD 2 E66?286C 24E:G6 :?
Family sues over US detention in what may be first challenge to courthouse arrests involving kids

2 days ago | washtimesherald.com | Hallie Golden

A mother and her two young kids are fighting for their release from a Texas immigration detention center in what is believed to be the first lawsuit involving children challenging the Trump administration's policy on immigrant arrests at courthouses.
Cal Thomas: Make America clean again

3 days ago | washtimesherald.com | Cal Thomas

SAN FRANCISCO, California — Following trips to different countries over many years I have longed to return home and hear these words from an immigration officer: “Welcome back to the United States.”Something felt different this time. After three weeks away – two days in Doha and the rest in Vietnam, Hong Kong and Beijing, while I was glad to return home, I noticed a contrast I had not noticed before. We have become a dirtier country. I am not talking about smut or vulgar language, but real dirt.
A look at the status of US executions in 2025

3 days ago | washtimesherald.com | Adrian Sainz

Twenty-five men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and four other people are scheduled to be put to death in three states during the remainder of 2025. The latest was a Mississippi man who died by lethal injection Wednesday, nearly five decades after he kidnapped and killed a bank loan officer’s wife in a ransom scheme. A Florida man was put to death by lethal injection Tuesday evening, becoming the seventh person executed in that state this year.
Trump administration says California must bar trans girls from girls sports

4 days ago | washtimesherald.com | Sophie Austin

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration said Wednesday that California must change its policies allowing transgender girls to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. The U.S. Department of Education said it determined California's education department and governing body for high school sports are violating Title IX, a federal law banning sex discrimination in education.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to seek a 3rd term amid questions about higher political ambitions

4 days ago | washtimesherald.com | Sophia Tareen |John O'Connor

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will seek a third term in office next year amid growing questions about the Democrat’s ambitions for higher office. The Democrat will announce his intentions Thursday at an event in Chicago, according to two people familiar with his plans who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of the events. kAm%96 e_\J62C\@=5 H62=E9J 3FD:?6DD>2?
Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

6 days ago | washtimesherald.com | Andrew Dalton

Mick Ralphs, a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. A statement posted to Bad Company's official website Monday announced Ralphs' death at age 81. Ralphs had a stroke days after what would be his final performance with the band at London's O2 Arena in 2016, and had been bedridden ever since, the statement said. No further details on the circumstances of his death were provided.
Bag of Hope Project gets started

6 days ago | washtimesherald.com | Mike Grant

The adage is that when one door closes, another one opens. That is what is happening in Washington. After 25 years of helping students in need with back to school items the Bethel Mall has shut down. The need that project identified and served did not disappear. Now, a new coalition is working to try and fill that need called the Bag of Hope Project. “Bethel Mall stopped and is passing the torch,” said project partner Kerri Dalton. “This is a community based project.