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Pirates score two runs in 7th, rally to beat Reds 7-5 09/22/2023 11:24pm • CINCINNATI (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drove in the tying run in the seventh inning with an RBI single and scored the go-ahead run two batters later on Elly De La Cruz's throwing error the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5 on Friday night. Ke'Bryan Hayes, Henry Davis, Jared Triolo and Endy Jury convicts ex-NFL draft prospect of fatally shooting man at Mississippi casino 09/22/2023 05:59pm • BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — A former NFL draft prospect has been found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for shooting a man to death on the floor of a casino on Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Jurors deliberated for only 46 minutes Thursday before reaching a guilty verdict in the t Green Bay's rookies answer the call and help Packers cope with early-season injuries to veterans 09/22/2023 04:24pm • GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers’ “TikTok babies” are showing that their time has arrived. With the NFL’s youngest roster in the first year of their post-Aaron Rodgers era, the Packers (1-1) are leaning heavily on their 13-man draft class as they prepare for their home opener S NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 09/22/2023 02:40pm • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ___ Viral video shows flamethrower-wielding Missouri Desperation marks Wales and Wallabies pivotal Rugby World Cup match 09/22/2023 12:01pm • If Australia or Wales were better than mediocre, their pivotal Rugby World Cup pool match on Sunday in Lyon would be easier to call. The two-time champion Wallabies and three-time semifinalist Welsh are pale imitations of their former selves heading into a contest that reeks of desperation. Wales, f What is the Roman Empire trend on TikTok? 09/22/2023 11:23am • ▶ Watch Video: Inside the tunnels of Rome's ancient, extravagant Caracalla baths If you have scrolled through TikTok recently, you might have seen the same question posed in videos over and over again: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? The TikTok t From an old-style Afghan camera, a new view of life under the Taliban emerges 09/22/2023 11:14am • KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The odd device draws curious onlookers everywhere. From the outside, it resembles little more than a large black box on a tripod. Inside lies its magic: a hand-made wooden camera and darkroom in one. As a small crowd gathers around the box camera, images of beauty and WTOP Top Kid: Bethesda teen serves breakfasts to those in need 09/22/2023 12:05am • Now through Oct. 27, 2023, WTOP is accepting nominations for the WTOP TOP Kids program sponsored by Northwest Federal Credit Union. In addition to being featured on-air and online, winning kids also get a chance at $500. While many 15-year-olds spend their time hanging out with friends or playi Cleveland Guardians score three runs in the eighth to beat the playoff-bound Baltimore Orioles 5-2 09/21/2023 11:31pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — Ramón Laureano drew a bases-loaded walk off Jacob Webb for the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 victory over the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. The Guardians scored three times in the bottom of the eighth — all ch Dolphins seeking second straight 3-0 start when they host the winless Broncos 09/21/2023 08:25pm • DENVER BRONCOS (0-2) at MIAMI DOLPHINS (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Dolphins by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Broncos 0-2, Dolphins 2-0. SERIES RECORD: Dolphins lead 12-6-1. LAST MEETING: Broncos defeated Dolphins 20-13 on Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. LAST W See How Average Student Loan Debt Has Changed 09/21/2023 08:00pm • Average student loan debt has been on the rise as families try to keep up with soaring college costs. Though 2022 college graduates who borrowed to pay for school took out, on average, $302 less in loans compared with the prior year, the average total student debt continues to hover near $30,000, ac 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 09/21/2023 08:00pm • When it comes to saving for retirement or building long-term wealth, the Roth IRA stands as one of the most potent types of investment accounts for U.S. investors. Since its inception in 1998, this account has been a cornerstone in most American retirement plans. "A Roth IRA is an account that you c How to Save $15 a Day 09/21/2023 08:00pm • Saving $15 a day might be easier than you think. It's a good idea, too, since having a savings account to fall back on if times get tough can give you peace of mind. Too many Americans don't have this safety net, however. A 2023 YouGov poll found that one in 10 U.S. consumers don't have any money in How to Save on Everyday Expenses 09/21/2023 08:00pm • When money is tight, building a budget is difficult. At some point, trimming discretionary spending can only help so much. When your required bills and everyday expenses like food and gas outpace your earnings, you'll need to either find another source of income or get creative about savings. The go What Is APR on a Credit Card? 09/21/2023 08:00pm • When comparing credit cards, one of the key factors to consider is the annual percentage rate, or APR. Unlike with other types of loans, credit card APR is a bit tricky to understand since it's calculated differently. And there are different credit card APRs depending on the type of card activity. T