Reading archive 2022-10-26

All the times our kids spooked the %^*! out of us

Trial begins for two D.C. police officers charged in fatal moped chase

Kanye West may have finally reached the point of no return: As a dominant cultural figure of the 21st century, West has been through cycle after cycle of controversy and redemption. His repeated antisemitic statements might prove too much to overcome.

These scary stories will chill your blood during spooky season: Whether you’re looking for a classic ghost story or a Lovecraftian tale of cosmic horror, we have a recommendation for you

Woman goes to work, gets swallowed whole by 22-foot python

Opinion  Under-voting in D.C. at-large races devalues voters in wards 7 and 8 [ed. note: majorities of Ward 7 and 8 voters don't vote for at-large council races]

Opinion  Trump lets the truth slip about the MAGA base — and today’s GOP - "In Trump’s own telling, GOP base voters must be told that when they lose, they’ve been robbed — the outcome is illegitimate by definition. Scores of other GOP candidates are running for positions of control over elections — while essentially vowing to treat future elections as subject to nullification — which makes Trump’s point harder to deny."

D.C.’s most famous bald eagle couple rebuilds nest in Washington: Experts say the pair, Mr. President and Lotus, will probably try to breed soon. If eggs are laid, eaglets could hatch in the spring.