WASHINGTON, D.C.
Opening day for the Nationals looks positive
The Washington Nationals begin the 2016 season on the road versus the Atlanta Braves. The Nationals had the best record during the major leagues spring training, and look to build on that. “I kind of sense a winning attitude,” said outfielder Chris Heisey. “We kind of are starting to expect to win. I know it’s spring training, but when you win as much as we did, you kind of start to realize how much you like that and you want to continue to do it.” Mark Scherzer will face off against Julio Teheran in Washington’s Monday afternoon opener. Scherzer who pitched a no-hitter in his last start for the Nationals in 2015 will try to replicate the same outcome today.
MARYLAND
Three stabbed at Fort Washington’s Martini’s Restaurant and Lounge
According to police officers, a fight started inside the restaurant on Cady Drive in Fort Washington around 2 a.m. on Monday before it moved outside the eatery. During the chaos, three people, including a security guard, were injured due to a stabbing. All three are expected to be okay. Officers haven’t mentioned if any arrest were made or pending.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kesha: offered her “freedom” if she lies about her rape
Singer Kesha has been in a contract battle with producer Dr. Luke over the past year. Luke is the suspect in rape allegations claimed by Kesha. On Sunday, Kesha took to Instagram to announce that she was offered her “freedom” with stipulations. She would have to publicly apologize and state that she was never raped. This quote from Kesha’s Instagram shares her thoughts on the offer. “So. I got offered my freedom IF i were to lie. I would have to APOLOGIZE publicly and say that I never got raped. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS behind closed doors. I will not take back the TRUTH. I would rather let the truth ruin my career than lie for a monster ever again.”
POLITICS
Do or die situations in Wisconsin presidential primaries
Wisconsin elections are up on Tuesday, as the badger state votes. Wisconsin is important for both second place representatives from each political party. Ted Cruz from the Republican side will look to take advantage and prevent Donald Trump from getting closer to his 1,237 delegates to win the GOP nomination. Bernie Sanders, on the other hand, will need a win in order to slow down Clinton’s momentum heading towards New York’s primary in two weeks.
WORLD
18 Armenian, 12 Azerbaijani troops killed during fight
On Saturday, long simmering tensions flared up between Armenia and Azerbaijan, causing the death of 30 people. 18 Armenian and 12 Azerbaijan troops were killed in battle, according to media reports. The fight was centered in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region occupied by Armenian forces but surrounded and claimed by Azerbaijan. An Azerbaijani Mi-24 helicopter carried out airstrikes on Armenian troops. The U.S. State Department commented, “We urge the sides to show restraint, avoid further escalation, and strictly adhere to the ceasefire,” said the statement, urging the two sides to enter into negotiations. “We reiterate that there is no military solution to the conflict.”
Emerson Polls Courtesy of: Realclearpolitics.com
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION:
Clinton: 43%
Sanders: 51%
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION:
Trump: 35%
Cruz: 40%
Kasich: 21%
Washington Wizards: Washington Wizards 109 vs. Los Angeles Clippers 114
Washington Capitals: No Game
Washington Redskins: End of Season
Washington Nationals: End of Season
April 5 10:30 am Kwame Alexander Politics & Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20008
April 5 7:00 pm Diane Rehm: On My Own, Politics & Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20008
April 5 8:00 pm An Evening with Santana Warner Theatre, Washington, DC
April 6-10 and April 14-17 Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Xtreme Eagle Bank Arena George Mason University
April 8 7:00 pm Duran Duran: The Paper Gods Tour with Chic featuring Nile RodgersVerizon Center, Washington, DC
April 8 8:00 pm Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton Howard Theatre, Washington, DC
April 9 8:00pm “I’m Still Your Mama” starring Keith Robinson & Terron BrooksWarner Theatre, Washington, DC
April 9 9:00 am “Jeopardy” DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. –Robert Frost
