Nationals

Luis García Jr. more than doubles his salary, agreeing to a $4.5 million contract for the coming season. … [Read more...] about Nats avoid arbitration with five players — but not their new first baseman

The NFL moved the Los Angeles Rams' playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings out of Southern California on Thursday, the biggest of several changes to the sports calendar after days of devastating wildfires in the area. … [Read more...] about NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of wildfires

Senators gave a boost Thursday to the Laken Riley Act, voting to head off an initial filibuster of legislation that would push Homeland Security to detain and try to deport illegal immigrants who commit theft or shoplifting crimes. … [Read more...] about Laken Riley Act clears key filibuster test in Senate; bill pushes DHS to detain criminal migrants

The Los Angeles Rams' Monday playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings could be moved due to L.A.'s wildfires. … [Read more...] about Rams-Vikings playoff game in L.A. could shift to Arizona depending on fires

Jimmy Carter, who considered himself an outsider even as he sat in the Oval Office as the 39th U.S. president, will be honored Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown. … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter will be honored at Washington funeral before burial in Georgia hometown