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From stilettos to safety concerns on Inauguration Day: 4 takeaways from Melania Trump's new movie 01/30/2026 09:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The new documentary ���Melania��� opens on a close-up of the trademark stilettos of first lady Melania Trump as she walks the halls of Mar-a-Lago, her Palm Beach home, in early January 2025, following her as she climbs into a dark SUV for the short drive to the airport and a flig Maryland comptroller on taxes, a tax holiday and your unclaimed property 01/30/2026 08:03pm • Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman is excited about tax season, telling WTOP during the first week of tax season that taxpayers can explore her office's website and find resources to help them file on time. 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Warsh, if approved by the Senate, will be under close scrutiny from financial markets BetRivers Promo Code WTOP: Claim $500 Bonus for NBA, CBB This Weekend 01/30/2026 12:09pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Register with the BetRivers promo code WTOP to unlock a welcome offer for sports betting, casino games or online poker. Click here to g AmEx profits surge 13% as affluent customers splurge on luxury goods and travel 01/30/2026 10:47am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� American Express saw its profits grow 13% in the fourth quarter, as the credit card giant continues to benefit from its well-to-do clientele spending heavily on their cards on everything from luxury goods to restaurants to travel. The New York-based company said Friday it earned a American Express: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 01/30/2026 07:10am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� NEW YORK (AP) ��� American Express Co. (AXP) on Friday reported fourth-quarter net income of $2.46 billion. On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had net income of $3.53. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts sur Pharrell calls for empathy from US leaders after being honored at Black Music Collective event 01/30/2026 05:14am • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� At a pre-Grammy event celebrating Black music���s cultural power, Pharrell Williams used the Recording Academy stage to deliver a prayer ��� not for himself, but for U.S. leaders. ���I want to pray for the leaders of this nation and the powers that be,��� Williams said Thursday Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding 01/30/2026 04:04am • KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) ��� Uganda���s army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding, in an escalation of political tensions that have alarmed Ugandans days after a disputed presidential election. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, President Yoweri Musev Patrick Kane becomes highest-scoring US-born player during Red Wings' shootout loss to Capitals 01/30/2026 01:16am • DETROIT (AP) ��� Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings��� 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout on Thursday night. Alex DeBrincat scored with 1:40 left and again with 51.1 seconds Tolopilo makes 32 saves in Canucks' 2-0 win over Ducks, but doesn't get credit for shutout 01/30/2026 01:12am • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) ��� Nikita Tolopilo made 32 saves, Drew O���Connor opened the scoring with 9:42 left and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 on Thursday night. Tolopilo was denied his first NHL shutout after missing the first 2:11 of the second period because of concuss Bruins dominate Flyers 6-3 behind Minten and Mittelstadt with a goal and two assists each 01/29/2026 10:04pm • BOSTON (AP) ��� Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night. Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson, Tanner Jeannot and Marat Khusnutdinov also scored for the Bruins, while Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves to win his Is It Possible to Get My Credit Card's Annual Fee Waived? 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Credit cards offer a variety of rewards, perks and features to customers, but banks often charge annual fees to help cover the costs of these benefits. While paying an annual fee can be worthwhile for some, that isn't the case for everyone. When this happens, many consumers choose to close their cre