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Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from Tehran 02/04/2026 07:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran in a wide-ranging call as the U.S. administration pushes Beijing and others to further isolate Tehran. Trump said the two leaders also discussed a broad range of other c Chinese national who exposed rights abuses is freed from US detention after being granted asylum 02/04/2026 07:27pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Guan Heng, a Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland, has been released from federal detention more than five months after being swept up in the Trump administration's mass immigration enforcement operation. Guan was released and reunited with his mother 7 Best Drone Stocks to Buy for 2026 02/04/2026 07:00pm • The global drone industry is expected to accelerate in early 2026, as a mix of legacy companies and rising newcomers drive growth in key markets such as military and defense, security and surveillance, precision agriculture, industrial inspections and retail delivery. Those segments have propelled t 7 High-Return, Low-Risk Investments for Retirement 02/04/2026 07:00pm • Retirees often downshift to lower-risk investments, but vehicles like savings accounts, bonds and certificates of deposit (CDs) can play a role even for younger investors, or those approaching retirement. In a May 2025 report, "Vanguard's Life-Cycle Investing Model: A general portfolio framework for Choosing a Major in College: What to Know 02/04/2026 07:00pm • The college major you choose can shape your career path, paycheck and day-to-day work, so it's important to balance what you enjoy with realistic career goals and the job market. "Find a major that aligns with what you are exceptionally good at," says Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO and founder of Prep Expert, Will 6% Mortgage Rates Become the New Normal 02/04/2026 07:00pm • The pandemic-era days of 3% mortgage rates are behind us, but today's rates have lowered to just above 6%. With rates trending downward, homebuyers may wonder whether now is the time to buy or to wait for further declines. Understand how rates have changed -- and what they mean for affordability and CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool 02/04/2026 06:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced Wednesday that after more than 60 years, it is shuttering the popular reference manual. The announcement posted to the CIA���s website offered no reason for the decision to end the Factbook, but it follows a vow Brooks Koepka and Scottie Scheffler ready to embrace the chaos at the wild Phoenix Open 02/04/2026 06:52pm • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) ��� Brooks Koepka felt comfortable in his return to the PGA Tour at Torrey Pines last week, despite his putter not always cooperating. The five-time major champion's second start should be even cozier, even as up to 200,000 fans cram onto TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course. Succe The Washington Post's sports section was a gold standard, all the way to the end 02/04/2026 06:32pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Washington Post sports section died Wednesday. Whether you blame natural causes or more avoidable factors, the loss for the D.C. area is immense. The ramifications were felt almost immediately. Shortly after the newspaper eliminated its sports section while laying off a th Trey Mancini gets minor league deal with Angels in latest comeback attempt 02/04/2026 06:20pm • ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) ��� Former Baltimore slugger and cancer survivor Trey Mancini is taking another shot at a major league comeback after agreeing to a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels that includes an invitation to big league spring training. The Angels on Wednesday listed the New offensive coordinator Chip Kelly sees Northwestern as an up-and-coming program 02/04/2026 06:14pm • EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) ��� Chip Kelly led the Oregon football program to some of its greatest success, was a head coach in the NFL and was part of a staff that guided Ohio State to a national championship. He has a history of overseeing explosive offenses at the college and pro levels. And he'll try to Pat Knight, son of 3-time national championship-winning coach, resigns as coach at NAIA Marian 02/04/2026 05:39pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ��� Pat Knight, the son of the late Bob Knight, has resigned as coach of the Marian Knights men's basketball team after refusing to comply with an administrator's demand he fire someone on his staff. Knight did not name the staff member but told The Indianapolis Star he did not int Israel strikes across Gaza, killing 24, and says militants attacked its soldiers 02/04/2026 05:11pm • DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) ��� Israeli strikes pounded Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including two babies, according to health officials in the territory, where a fragile ceasefire is under increasing strain. Israel said it killed three militant leaders and others who pose Patrick Mahomes' father arrested after authorities say he violated DWI probation 02/04/2026 04:25pm • TYLER, Texas (AP) ��� The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been arrested in Texas after authorities said he violated his probation from a conviction for driving while intoxicated. Patrick ���Pat��� Mahomes Sr., 55, was arrested Tuesday during a meeting with his probation Right-hander Mike Clevinger agrees to minor league contract with Pittsburgh Pirates 02/04/2026 04:16pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) ��� Right-hander Mike Clevinger agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will attend big league spring training camp. The 35-year-old is 60-44 with a 3.55 ERA across nine seasons with Cleveland, San Diego and the Chicago White Sox. Clevinger has dea