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Politics

Sanders, Trump open to debate each other

In an interview on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Thursday night, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said he would be willing to debate presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, who hinted at the possibility of a debate on Wednesday’s show. “That could happen, I’ve been saying that should happen anyway,” Sanders said. “If he paid a nice sum for charity, I would love to do that.” Sanders continued to push for the debate during a town hall on Thursday morning, saying he hopes Trump doesn’t “chicken out.” Trump has made it clear that he wants to follow through with the debate. “I’d love to debate Bernie. He’s a dream,” Trump said in Bismarck, North Dakota. “If we can raise for maybe women’s health issues or something. If we can raise $10 or $15 million for charity, which would be a very appropriate amount. I understand the television business very well. I think it would get high ratings.”

Entertainment

The Weekend, Belly skip ‘Kimmel’ in protest of Trump

Musical guest The Weekend and rapper Belly skipped their appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Wednesday night to protest Donald Trump, who was another guest on the show that night. Belly, who was scheduled to perform a song that featured The Weekend, cancelled his appearance after learning that Trump would be on the show. “A strong believer in equal rights for all, Belly is taking a stand against a man who has made many negative and detrimental remarks about minorities, women, various religious groups and more,” a press release from Belly’s camp stated. “His television debut was meant to support the release of his soon-to-be-released mixtape ‘Another Day In Paradise.’ Belly hopes that his fans understand his point of view, and he plans to make it up to them very soon.”

Washington, DC

3 taken to hospital after fight breaks out in DC Jail

A fight broke out at the D.C. Central Detention Facility Thursday night, resulting in three inmates being taken to the hospital. Some of the inmates suffered cuts and puncture wounds from a homemade “shank.” According to Department of Corrections spokeswoman Sylvia Lane, all five people involved in the fight did not suffer life-threatening injuries. The Department of Corrections is currently investigating the cause of the fight.

Virginia

Inmate found dead in courthouse holding cell

Authorities are investigating after finding 23-year-old Aaron M. Steele of Campbell County dead in a holding cell at the Amherst County courthouse Thursday. Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corrine Geller says Steele was awaiting his hearing and had been taken to the courthouse. According to officials, a deputy had spoken to Steele at one point, but when the deputy returned, Steele was dead. Geller says at this time, his death does not appear to be suspicious and his body has been taken to the medical examiner’s office for an autopsy.

Maryland

Man sentenced for killing infant son for insurance payout

Moussa Sissoko of Silver Spring, Maryland, has been convicted of killing his 3-month old son in 2001 to collect $750,000 worth of life insurance. The 38-year-old was sentenced to life in prison Thursday. According to court records, Sissoko killed his son and then tried to become the sole beneficiary of the life insurance policy he had taken out on the child. Sissoko was previously convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2002. He was granted a new trial after a judge said his lawyer should have called different medical specialists for the trial.

Washington Wizards: End of Season

Washington Capitals: End of Season

Washington Redskins: End of Season

Washington Nationals: St. Louis Cardinals 1-2 Washington Nationals

Washington Mystics: End of Season

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DC Spotlight Check in - EVENTS THIS WEEK

May 27 8 PM Joe, Howard Theatre, Washington DC

May 27 8 PM Banda MS, Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA

May 29 United States Marine Band, Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA

May 29 8 PM Farhan Live Zinda Tour, Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA

April 22-May 29 Various Times Disgraced, Arena Stage, Washington, DC

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