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AP reporting calls into question why and how Israel attacked a Gaza hospital 09/05/2025 04:18pm • TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Associated Press reporting into an Israeli attack on a Gaza Strip hospital that killed 22 people, including five journalists, raises serious questions about Israel’s rationale for the strikes and the way they were carried out. Among those killed was Mariam Dagga, who work Hundreds of additional National Guard personnel coming to DC 09/05/2025 04:03pm • For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. There are growing signs that the deployment of National Guard personnel in D.C isn't going to end any time soon and that President Donald Trump's federal law enforcement s New Texas laws ban youth cabins in floodways, require camp safety plans 09/05/2025 03:26pm • In the days and weeks following the death of his 9-year-old daughter, Lila, at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country, Blake Bonner found himself wondering whether the tragedy was simply an unstoppable act of God, or if something could have been done to prevent it. Lila was one of 27 Camp Mystic camp What to know about the streetcar derailment in Lisbon 09/05/2025 01:32pm • LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The derailment of a streetcar that is a popular tourist attraction in Portugal's capital killed 16 people and injured 21 others, emergency services said. Police said that 11 of those killed were foreigners. Officials called the accident one of Lisbon's worst tragedies in re Mpox outbreak in Africa is no longer a global health emergency, WHO chief says 09/05/2025 11:50am • GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an international health emergency, the U.N. agency's director said Friday. The new form of mpox emerged in early 2024 in Congo and neighboring African countries, spread through close contact includin Don't look now, but there's an AI-generated Italian teacup on your child's phone. What does it mean? 09/05/2025 11:36am • In the first half of 2025, she racked up over 55 million views on TikTok and 4 million likes, mostly from tweens glued to their cellphones. Not bad for an AI-generated cartoon ballerina with a cappuccino teacup for a head. Her name is Ballerina Cappuccina. Her smiling, girlish face is accompanied by Takeaways from AP reporting on Israeli strike on Gaza hospital that killed journalists and medics 09/05/2025 11:34am • TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Gaza’s Nasser Hospital became a death trap for rescue workers, journalists and others last week when it was targeted by Israeli forces in an attack that has galvanized global anger. Associated Press reporting raises serious questions about Israel’s rationale for the att Long in the shadows, a new generation of songwriters gain recognition and success as artists 09/05/2025 10:53am • New York (AP) — When songs top the charts, they become inescapable: Cross-genre hits are heard on the radio, on streaming, in lobbies and grocery stores. The artists who perform them become famous. But the people who wrote those earworms? Many do not. At least, that used to be the case. In the las Australia's defense minister visits a frigate in Japan as the countries boost defense ties 09/05/2025 10:51am • YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles on Friday toured a Japanese navy frigate of the same Japan-made model that Australia has chosen for its new fleet, as the two countries step up military ties to deter China's growing influence. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Democratic states 09/05/2025 09:11am • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration is taking its immigration crackdown to the health care safety net, launching Medicaid spending probes in at least six Democratic-led states that provide comprehensive health coverage to poor and disabled immigrants living in the U.S. without perma Welcome to wplace: A chaotic, collaborative digital canvas where users 'paint the world' 09/05/2025 08:39am • NEW YORK (AP) — In one new corner of the internet, users are invited to “paint the world.” And paint they have. Welcome to wplace — an ever-evolving, gamified global map overflowing with drawings made on a more than 4-trillion-pixel canvas. Images of Icelandic singer Laufey float over Reykja Kim Jong Un's trip to China marks transformation from shunned pariah to confident diplomat 09/05/2025 06:26am • TOKYO (AP) — Kim Jong Un put on a command performance this week at a gathering of some two dozen world leaders in China, striding with confidence and a broad grin across one of the biggest international stages of his 14-year career as North Korea's leader. As Kim returns home Friday, his time in B As summers grow deadlier, here's what to know about utility shutoffs 09/05/2025 06:06am • NEW YORK (AP) — As the cost of electricity outpaces inflation and summers grow deadlier, consumer advocates are sounding alarms about the risks to low-income people who can’t afford consistent air conditioning in dangerous temperatures. While about half of U.S. states offer protections from uti White Sox rally again to sweep Twins, win fifth straight 09/05/2025 12:51am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Teel hit a three-run home run, Colson Montgomery homered and drove in three, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 11-8 on Thursday night. Chase Meidroth had four hits, as the White Sox came back from three runs down for the second consecutive night against Min A deadly strike marks a moment in Rubio's long desire to confront Venezuela 09/05/2025 12:04am • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The deadly strike on a boat U.S. officials say was carrying drugs from Venezuela may have marked a stunning shift in the countries’ relations, but escalating pressure on the South American nation has defined much of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's quarter-century in