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Presto's Picks: Terps and Dukes chase dreams while Midshipmen, Hokies and Cavaliers try to avoid nightmares 09/28/2023 05:30pm • College Football's "Show Me Month" wraps up Saturday with more than a few surprises, from Colorado's rise to Clemson's struggles. We've seen Buffaloes' Head Coach Deion Sanders have not one, but two sons ready for "prime time." This week, they'll kick off against No. 5 USC at 10 a.m. local time, Comic book shop in DC brings world of superheroes to life 09/28/2023 05:22pm • Running a D.C.-area comic book shop provides an opportunity for constant learning and exploration. It's a place where the vivid, colorful world of superheroes comes to life. "There's a big crowd for that here in D.C.," said Jacob Shapiro, owner of Fantom Comics in the District. "It's a pretty The American soldier who bolted into North Korea 2 months ago has returned to the US 09/28/2023 05:07pm • SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas more than two months ago was whisked to a Texas Army base Thursday for medical checks and interviews after his return to the U.S., according to the Pentagon. North Korea abr Bills seek to slow Dolphins' speedy offense in early showdown between AFC East powers 09/28/2023 05:02pm • ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott was so eager to simulate the speed of the Dolphins’ offense in practice this week, he wondered jokingly if sprinter Usain Bolt might be free. With the world record holder apparently unavailable, McDermott leaned on his fastest player, practice As the debate over the value of running backs rages, the Steelers provide an interesting case study 09/28/2023 04:09pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — The differences between Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are stark. Height. Weight. Draft profile. College pedigree. Temperament. Approach to their job. It's a dichotomy the Steelers believe they can exploit in hopes of getting the best out of both. It's also a compelling case stud There are now pickleball courts on the National Mall — for the next 3 days 09/28/2023 02:34pm • The National Mall is commonly packed with local commuters and tourists from around the country and the world, but now there are also pickleball enthusiasts heading that way to play their favorite game. From Thursday through Saturday, nine temporary pickleball courts are open along the Nationa Israel's High Court hears challenge to a law that makes it harder to remove Netanyahu from office 09/28/2023 02:29pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court on Thursday heard a challenge to a law that makes it harder to remove a sitting prime minister, which critics say is designed to protect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been working to reshape the justice system while he's on trial for alleged c Bank that handles Infowars money appears to be cutting ties with Alex Jones' company, lawyer says 09/28/2023 02:02pm • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A bank recently shut down the accounts of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company, citing unauthorized transactions — a move that caused panic at the business when its balances suddenly dropped from more than $2 million to zero, according to a lawyer for the company. QBs Caleb Williams and Shedeur Sanders share center stage when No. 8 USC travels to Colorado 09/28/2023 01:02pm • BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams and his Colorado counterpart Shedeur Sanders have quite a bit in common. Both appear in commercials. Both flash impressive improv skills on the field. And both have resurrected programs after following their head coach to a new s No. 6 Penn State is rolling as it heads to Northwestern. Its coach would like to see more big plays 09/28/2023 11:23am • It's not easy to find flaws with No. 6 Penn State. The Nittany Lions come into Saturday's game at Northwestern with the nation's stingiest defense and an 11-game streak of scoring at least 30 points. They've outscored their opponents by a combined 127 points. They held Iowa to 76 yards in a 31-0 rom Today in Sports - Week Ahead, September 29 - October 5 09/28/2023 10:00am • Oct. 3 1942 — With a victory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Whirlaway becomes the first horse to amass more than $500,000 in lifetime earnings. 1951 — Bobby Thomson hits a three-run homer off Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers with one out in the bottom of the ninth to give the New York Giants a US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate, unchanged from previous projection 09/28/2023 09:42am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate unchanged. The second-quarter expansion of the nation's gross domestic product â Latin dance pop ups 'bringing people together' through shared language of movement in DC 09/28/2023 05:51am • #tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 10px;padding: 20px 10px;background: #D30000;text-align: center;font-weight: bold;color: #fff;border-radius: 5px;}.connatix_video_caption{margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top:0; font-size: 14px; color: #272828; font-weight: 600; text-align: left; display:none;} This page co Padres keep playoff hopes alive, beat Giants 5-2 in 10th for first extra-inning win 09/28/2023 01:42am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Manny Machado hit a two-run single in the 10th inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Wednesday night to keep their slim postseason hopes alive with their first extra-inning win this year. San Diego had been 0-12 in extra innings and were tied wi Acuña becomes first 40-70 player, Albies lifts Braves over Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings 09/27/2023 11:43pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. slid into second base ahead of the throw, adding another slice of history to an already unprecedented season. He grabbed the bag and hoisted it above his head, soaking up the cheers from the home crowd after becoming the charter member of the 40-70 club. A short ti