Why one Maryland man is out to explore the North Pole - Monday, November 6, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | November 06, 2023 [Web version](   [Maryland man has a lofty adventure goal: Achieve the explorer's grand slam]( “I wanted to leverage my expeditions to raise awareness.” A Chevy Chase resident is getting ready for a ski expedition to the North Pole in April to finish the final leg of the challenge. [READ MORE](   [White House candlelight vigil calls for ceasefire in Gaza after weekend of DC protests]( A weekend of rallies in support of a ceasefire in Gaza and peace in Israel and Palestine continued Sunday as visitors to the District gathered outside the White House to voice support for Palestinians. 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[READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [It's time for Open Season, and Federal News Network's ready to help]( Unsure what to consider when evaluating plans or weighing changes to your health care benefits for 2024? Get tips and advice from OPM and benefits experts about what to consider as you make your FEHB selections for the coming year.   [Prince George's Co. library brings ancient mathematics to young learners]( In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, the Largo-Kettering Branch Library will be helping students learn Mayan Math starting on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. [READ MORE](   [A battle brewing in Shaw over a popular nightlife area]( A community group in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood says the number of clubs and liquor licenses on one particular block is causing an uptick in crime. But club owners say they are being unfairly targeted. 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