Biden drops out of 2024 race, Harris poised to lock up nomination - Monday, July 22, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 22, 2024 [Web version](   [Harris looks to lock up Democratic nomination after Biden steps aside, reordering 2024 race]( Joe Biden's exit Sunday, prompted by Democratic worries over his fitness for office, was a seismic shift to the presidential contest that upended both parties' carefully honed plans for the race. [READ MORE](   [DC-area leaders react to President Biden withdrawing from White House race]( While Democratic leaders like D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser praised Joe Biden for ending his reelection bid, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said voters should not forget the effects of the Biden administration's "weak leadership." [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER [Why breast density is important in assessing cancer risk]( Dr. Brooke Wolvin, a diagnostic radiologist with MedStar Health explains how breast density can increase your risk for breast cancer.   [‘So sad': Biden supporters in Md. respond to his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race]( Some supporters of President Joe Biden in downtown Bethesda found sympathy and supported his decision to step aside. [READ MORE](   [Cloudy Monday expected across DC area, with rain, storms likely]( Scattered showers and thunderstorms that hit parts of Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley on Sunday were likely a preshow for Monday's wet weather: spotty, unsettled and sporadic. [READ MORE](   Insight by Dell Federal [How a factory approach can accelerate agency use of AI]( JP Marcelino, the AI/ML Alliances manager for Dell Federal, said when agencies use a framework to identify AI use cases and technologies they can move faster.   [Maryland woman, dual organ donor advocates for bill to give tax break to donors]( "We don't have enough living donors, and this is why the act is being pushed into legislation: to be able to provide a different way and incentive for people to come forward." [READ MORE](   [How to protect children from Lyme disease during peak tick season]( Pediatricians are warning parents that a bite from the tiny parasites could lead to Lyme disease in kids and the D.C. area is a hot spot for cases. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY FUTURE TECH ENTERPRISE [Ready on Day 1 in lifecycle management means ready to manage any challenges before Day 1, advises Peraton's CIO]( Tom Terjesen, chief information officer at Peraton, shares three strategies for managing and maintaining end user devices that make Day 1 readiness possible.   [Road closures for weeklong ‘dignitary visit' in DC]( D.C. police say that a "dignitary visit" will close some roads and restrict parking in the District for about week. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   [Mayorkas names bipartisan panel to lead independent review of Trump assassination attempt]( Sources say the investigation is an effort to get ahead of congressional reviews and hearings on Capitol Hill. It taps former senior Homeland Security officials who served under multiple administrations and law enforcement officials. [READ MORE](   Insight by National Corn Growers Association [Ethanol brings America's clean energy future within reach]( The National Corn Growers Association is working to strengthen support for ethanol as an immediate environmental, economic and energy solution.   [Nationals Notebook: Back with a bang!]( The Washington Nationals returned to action after the All-Star break, sweeping fellow contender Cincinnati, inching closer to the final playoff spot. [READ MORE](   [Hello, McFly? ‘Back to the Future: The Musical' brings 1.21 gigawatts of entertainment to Kennedy Center]( The Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical version arrives in D.C. as "Back to the Future: The Musical" hits the Kennedy Center from July 23 to Aug. 11. [READ MORE](   Insight by Synack [Best practices in secure software development | Download now]( To ensure security across the software development lifecycle, from coding through sustainment, agencies are embracing continuous integration, continuous delivery environments. Discover how agencies ensure end-to-end security of software development.   PARTNERSHIP [Nobody should face breast cancer alone]( Susan G. Komen is committed to ending breast cancer and supporting those affected by the disease. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients today.   [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.](