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Mavericks put their hope in health as the 1-year anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade approaches 01/29/2026 03:25pm • DALLAS (AP) — P.J. Washington Jr. sat on the stage in the Dallas Mavericks interview room, fresh off another loss with a decimated lineup for a club facing a second consecutive long summer at home since the stunning trade of Luka Doncic. Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving didn't play in that 118-105 l Trump's pick to lead the NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed 01/29/2026 03:08pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army general tapped to lead the U.S. National Security Agency assured lawmakers Thursday that he will follow the Constitution and the law when it comes to using the NSA's powerful surveillance tools. Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, if confirmed by the Senate, would also run the Pentago After a terrifying fall, Red Panda retraces what went wrong and the support that carried her back 01/29/2026 03:07pm • CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Rong Niu's pink sequined dress shimmered under the arena lights at a recent Miami men's basketball game. The popular halftime performer known as “Red Panda” finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile bef Bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365: Claim $200 Bonus for Thunder-Timberwolves, NBA, CBB Games 01/29/2026 02:41pm • 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 Choose your own welcome offer when diving into a loaded NBA betting slate tonight by signing up with the bet365 bonus code WTOP36 US star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer at age 33 01/29/2026 02:18pm • PARIS (AP) — United States international Crystal Dunn has retired from professional soccer after a decorated playing career to spend more time with her family. The 33-year-old New York native helped the U.S. win the 2019 Women’s World Cup and the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. “This decisio Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans soon can visit 01/29/2026 02:18pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he has informed Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, that he will open up all commercial airspace over Venezuela and Americans will soon be able to visit. Trump said he instructed his transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, and U.S. Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks higher, holding near lowest point in more than 3 years 01/29/2026 02:01pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up for the second week in a row, but remains just above its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.1% from 6.09% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate average Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024 01/29/2026 01:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and other senior officials tens of thousands of dollars in gifts in the last year of the Biden administration, including a $19,000 painting, an $11,000 necklace, a $5,000 brace Broncos owner Greg Penner backs GM George Paton and coach Sean Payton after playoff heartbreak 01/29/2026 01:41pm • ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner expressed confidence in general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton as he took stock of a fruitful season that came up short after quarterback Bo Nix broke an ankle in the playoffs. “We’d love to have both of them her New Orleans City Council bans data centers for a year after concerns over potential development 01/29/2026 01:23pm • The New Orleans City Council passed a yearlong ban on data centers in New Orleans and began an effort to clarify zoning regulations for new data center projects on Wednesday (Jan. 28). The vote will head off any data center development in New Orleans East, which has drawn concerns about energy and w Here's when you'll get your tax refund from the IRS 01/29/2026 12:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. The average refund last year was $3,167. This year, analysts have projected it could be $1,000 higher, thanks to changes in tax law. More than 165 million individual income tax r Pope tells Vatican office that processes sex abuse cases to uphold truth, justice and charity 01/29/2026 12:20pm • VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV told the Vatican’s doctrine office on Thursday to uphold truth, justice and charity when deciding clergy sex abuse cases, confirming a calibrated approach to dealing with a scandal that has tarnished the Catholic Church’s credibility worldwide. History's first Grammy-nominated Edgar Barrera wishes be a pioneer for Latin songwriters 01/29/2026 12:15pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — The third time may be the charm for Edgar Barrera, the Mexican composer and producer nominated for the third consecutive year for the Grammy in the category of songwriter of the year, non-classical. Barrera has competed in all but one of the years since this category was introdu Some blind fans to experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball 01/29/2026 12:13pm • Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio. The NFL teamed up with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to pilot the game-enhancing experience 15 times during the regular-se NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce help Laila Edwards' family attend her Olympic debut 01/29/2026 11:55am • It wasn’t easy for Laila Edwards’ parents, missing much of their daughter’s formative years developing into women’s hockey Olympian away from her roots in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Thanks to an outpouring of donations, including a major push from the hometown NFL brother tandem of Travis and