Va. congressional race closely watched on national level - Monday, November 07, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | November 07, 2022 [Web version](   [Spanberger-Vega congressional contest in Virginia is close - and closely watched]( The race has drawn national attention because the race could provide clues on election night about how the two parties will do overall. [READ MORE](   [Biden, Trump to make final appeals ahead of crucial midterms]( President Joe Biden is holding a Monday evening rally in Maryland, while his predecessor will hold his final rally of the campaign in Ohio. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Make dental health a priority this Open Season]( Open Season is the best time to reexamine the dental plans available to federal employees and TRICARE retirees, as plans and premiums may be changing.   [Initiative 82: Raising the minimum wage for tipped workers is on DC's ballot]( Initiative 82 would raise the minimum wage for tipped workers including servers, bartenders and salon workers. It's very similar to one that passed four years ago and was overturned. [READ MORE](   [2022 DC election: The District's mayoral candidates on the issues]( Three candidates are seeking to challenge Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is vying for a third term. If elected, Bowser would become the District's first mayor since Marion Barry to serve three terms. [READ MORE](   Insight by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [How new robotic technology is changing lung cancer outcomes]( This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and it…   [Joe Gibbs Racing co-owner Coy Gibbs, 49, dies hours after son wins title]( Coy Gibbs died just hours after his son won the Xfinity Series championship. He was 49. Coy Gibbs is the second son of the legendary Washington coach to die at 49. [READ MORE](   [Maryland Women's Basketball Preview: Don't you dare doubt Brenda Frese's new team]( "It seems like every single time we've been through this recruiting process, we continue to get the right players that fit us here at Maryland that fit our system and are culture-winning types of kids." [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Commemorate Black Catholic History Month with The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.]( On July 24, 1990, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the US designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics. Learn more now through The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.   [Perfect weather shaping up for Tuesday's total lunar eclipse]( Check out the timeline for Tuesday's total lunar eclipse in the D.C. area. [READ MORE](   [DC rain expected as Atlantic tropics come to life]( With a system on the horizon for the eastern U.S. next week, some rain could be in D.C.'s weather forecast. [READ MORE](   Insight by Capitol Canary [This election will shake up advocacy organizations - no matter who wins]( Regardless of whether control of Congress shifts in November's election, America's advocacy organizations will be facing an entirely new world after Election Day.    [Woman shot during I-270 road rage incident in Frederick Co.]( The investigation into the road rage incident shut down northbound Interstate 270 for about four hours. [READ MORE](   [Study: More than 37 million US motorists drive drowsy at least once a year]( The study says that among drivers who see driving drowsy as very risky, around 63% of them have done it anyway. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Are you ready for Open Season 2023? Let Federal News Network help]( Want to know what to consider when evaluating plans or weighing changes? Find out from OPM and benefits experts what you need to know as you make your health and dental benefits selections for the coming year.   [Before shopping for the holidays this year, consider making a budget]( "What you don't want to happen, is New Year's comes, you're excited … and then you get a slew of credit card bills that you can't pay." [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Verizon [Modernization starts with the network infrastructure]( With users and devices accessing services from anywhere at any time, network as a service, application-aware routing and zero trust become critical. We talk with experts from Verizon to learn what modernizing the network looks like now.   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( TUNE IN SO YOU NEVER MISS A MOMENT [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](