How a Black umpire broke MLB's color barrier - Monday, February 12, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | February 12, 2024 [Web version](   [Trailblazing Black umpire started his MLB career in DC]( "Emmett Ashford worked in the minor leagues for several years hoping he would get his shot in the Major Leagues." The Navy vet's climb to the top of pro baseball was slow, but his opportunity arrived in 1966 at D.C. Stadium. [READ MORE](   [Defense Secretary Austin is hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy]( Officials say Lloyd Austin was admitted to into the critical care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday for supportive care and close monitoring. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Unlocking Zero Trust: Strategic approaches and cybersecurity modernization | Watch now!]( Join moderator Jason Miller, and agency and industry leaders to gain insights into the critical aspects of Zero Trust Architecture and how it can help reshape and innovate your cybersecurity approach.   [Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime]( Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have made the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty, becoming the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in 19 years. [READ MORE](   [Review: Usher shines at star-studded 2024 Super Bowl halftime show]( Usher emerged at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl halftime show seated on a throne, joined by a marching band and a trove of Vegas performers - but stayed its center. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [AI & Data Exchange 2024 | Register now!]( During Federal News Network's inaugural AI & Data Exchange, presented by Guidehouse, government and industry experts will share insights and progress on AI work and discuss how to address the related challenges that all agencies face.   [DC officer under investigation for alleged sexual assault in a police cruiser]( Law enforcement officials tell WTOP that the encounter took place in Montgomery County. The officer's police powers has been placed on administrative leave. [READ MORE](   [Youngster with server to ‘rival the National Security Agency' pleads guilty to Northern Va. swatting incidents]( Detectives found the young person after searching phone records that then led to the sheriff's office executing a search warrant in September at the house where he lived in Stafford County. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Where federal AI is headed next]( Artificial intelligence use cases are so numerous, federal agencies need to move fast. But they also need to use caution, especially in the generative branch of AI   [Virginia sees bills to ease process for claiming roadkill, change how many mixed drinks restaurants can sell]( One of several bills filed so far in the Virginia General Assembly would designate the European honey bee as the state's official pollinator. [READ MORE](   [Maryland couple who met as nursing students still treating patients together 30 years later]( When Mark and Monika Bauman became lab partners at Anne Arundel Community College in 1987, the pre-nursing program was tough, and they were focused on making the grade. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Washington Adventist University [Childcare providers grow, develop essential skills through Washington Adventist University]( Adults and working professionals can find the programs and support they need to grow in their careers at Washington Adventist University.   [Have old dresses in your closet? You can donate them to help teens get fancy for prom in Montgomery Co.]( With the high cost of prom, many students have trouble affording the dress and accessories to make them feel beautiful on the night of the dance. [READ MORE](   [Car Review: Honda Pilot gets a big makeover and welcomes a new off-road ready version]( The Honda Pilot, a three-row SUV, has been a hit for years. Its latest version has a rugged new look, better handling, and an improved interior that aligns with the competition. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Akamai [The journey of HHS transforming to zero trust]( HHS is moving toward a zero trust architecture, collecting information on where it may be vulnerable and refining its approach.   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]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [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.](