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25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters 05/04/2024 09:04pm • Twenty-five people were arrested Saturday for trespassing at the University of Virginia after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove tents from campus, and demonstrators at the University of Michigan chanted anti-war messages and waved flags during commencement ceremoni Logan Sargeant is the only American driver in F1. His seat is in jeopardy as he heads into home race 05/04/2024 04:39pm • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The only American driver in Formula One had a somewhat decent showing in the Saturday sprint race ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. Then Logan Sargeant totally tanked in qualifying at a time his seat with Williams seems in serious jeopardy. The sprint race was won by three The Kentucky Derby is one of the most fashionable sporting events. See the splendor 05/04/2024 03:40pm • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky Derby look isn’t complete without headwear. Hats or fascinators for women. Hats for men, and not only traditional ones. People create their own statement pieces involving the Twin Spires, horses and even the starting gate at Churchill Downs, which is celebrat Former security guard Jake Knapp leads the Byron Nelson after 2 rounds 05/03/2024 09:39pm • McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jake Knapp is spending his weekends much differently now as a rookie on the PGA Tour, just more than two years after working security at a restaurant in his hometown that was also a late-night hotspot. A first-time Tour winner earlier this year, Knapp went into this weekend Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day 05/03/2024 11:50am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Are you ready for some movies this summer? There's action-adventure, romance, horror, franchises and anniversary re-releases of some of your favorites populating theaters and streaming services from May through Labor Day. You just have to know where to look. Things kick off in Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies 05/03/2024 11:47am • ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — With student protests over the Israel-Hamas war disrupting campuses nationwide, several major universities are intent on ensuring that commencement ceremonies — joyous milestones for graduates, their families and friends — go off without a hitch this weekend. It won't b 'Travel the world without leaving the city': International City Food Festival brings global cuisine, culture to DC 05/03/2024 09:28am • Friday evening and Saturday in D.C. this week will open local taste buds to a world of flavor, as the International City Food Festival takes over downtown's The Square DC. The food festival will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. The festival is the In-form Söderberg leads by 3 shots at China Open on European tour 05/03/2024 09:06am • SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Sebastian Söderberg looks ready to turn a pair of second-place finishes into a win on the European tour. The Swedish golfer shot 7-under 65 in the second round of the China Open on Friday, giving him a three-stroke lead on 16 under par overall. Paul Waring of England was al Matt Wallace takes 1-shot lead at Byron Nelson, with defending champ Jason Day 3 back 05/02/2024 09:37pm • McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Matt Wallace was relegated to watching the Masters amid a self-described “terrible” season when he found himself pondering what makes some of the best golfers in the world so good. Asked if Scottie Scheffler was among the players he was watching, Wallace stumbled over hi Churchill Downs unveils new $200 million paddock ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby 05/02/2024 05:36pm • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Finished just in time for the 150th Kentucky Derby is Churchill Downs’ latest enhancement that promises to give spectators a keen look at the 20 thoroughbreds competing in Saturday’s milestone race. Some fans will have a closer view than others in the track’s new $200 Mary J. Blige enlists Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin and more for women's summit in New York 05/02/2024 12:24pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige is bringing her mission to empower women beyond her music to her hometown — with the help of the singer’s superstar friends. Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish and Jill Scott and other stars and experts will join Blige for her Strength of a Woman Summit and Fest Things to do in the DC area: AAPI Heritage Month events, Adams Morgan PorchFest … and more! 05/02/2024 07:49am • All throughout May, WTOP is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories about the people and places shaping the D.C. region. You won't want to miss WTOP's guide on the many Asian festivals that are expected over the course of the month of May. From the NVA Thai Stre How to Find a Mentor in College 05/01/2024 08:00pm • Adjusting to college life can be challenging as students navigate living alone for the first time. However, mentors -- who can be faculty, staff members, peers or alumni -- can provide advice and guidance about campus life, academic tracks and career paths. Mentors may also help students differentia Defending champ Jason Day, hometown favorite Jordan Spieth headline Byron Nelson 05/01/2024 05:12pm • McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jason Day was something of an oh-by-the-way winner of the Byron Nelson 14 years ago when Jordan Spieth generated plenty of headlines as the local teenager contending on the weekend. Now Day is the defending champion, thanks to a victory perhaps just as important as that firs The DNC restores New Hampshire's delegates after a second nominating event unknown to many Democrats 04/30/2024 07:17pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee 's rulemaking arm voted Tuesday to seat New Hampshire's full slate of delegates at the party's convention this summer, ending a bitter feud with the state over its presidential primary no longer being the first in the nation. The move follows an