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Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 06/26/2023 01:10pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Live Updates | Fallout from Russian mercenary armed revolt 06/26/2023 12:10pm • The latest on the aftermath of the armed rebellion declared by Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin: ___ Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday released the first audio statement since an aborted armed rebellion he staged on Saturday, defending the move as a reaction to an attack on his force Victor Wembanyama says he won't play for France's national team at this year's World Cup 06/26/2023 09:48am • SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has some bad news for France. The No. 1 draft pick told L’Equipe newspaper he won't play with his national basketball team at this year's World Cup in order to protect his still developing body, and will instead take that time to continue preparing for his ro Thousands of North Koreans march in anti-US rallies as country marks Korean War anniversary 06/26/2023 05:16am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Tens of thousands of North Koreans marched in anti-U.S. rallies over the weekend, pledging “merciless” revenge against “U.S. imperialists,” as the country marked the 73rd anniversary of the start of the Korean War, state media said Monday. More than 120,000 people Live Updates | Aftermath of Russian mercenary chief's armed rebellion 06/25/2023 08:50pm • The latest on the aftermath of the armed rebellion declared by Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin: —— A former CIA director on Sunday warned the leader of a failed Russian revolt to “be very careful around open windows.” Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union," retired Gen. David Dygert wins women's US cycling title while Simmons captures men's road race 06/25/2023 08:39pm • American cyclist Chloe Dygert followed up her time trial national title with a victory in the women's road race on Sunday, while Quinn Simmons broke away from the field to win the shortened men's race at the U.S. championships. Dygert pulled away from Coryn Labecki, who won the criterium title earli Smithsonian lovers treated to 'Solstice Saturday' of free fun for the whole family 06/24/2023 09:46pm • The Smithsonian and its many museums stayed open till midnight to commemorate the first weekend of summer on Solstice Saturday. “There are events all over the place," said museum enthusiast Santiago Gomez. "You’ve got the Hirshhorn, the African American Art museum, the Asian Art museum — ev Maguire retains 1-shot lead in Women's PGA Championship with Jenny Shin second 06/24/2023 07:39pm • SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Leona Maguire is a round away from winning for the second straight week and becoming the first woman from Ireland to win a major. All that stands in the way of the 28-year-old from Cavan is a close friend from Northern Ireland — Stephanie Meadow — and 30-year-old Jenny Orcas disrupt boat race near Spain in latest display of dangerous, puzzling behavior 06/24/2023 11:21am • A pod of killer whales bumped one of the boats in an endurance sailing race as it approached the Strait of Gibraltar, the latest encounter in what researchers say is a growing trend of sometimes-aggressive interactions with Iberian orcas. The 15-minute run-in with at least three of the giant mammals Ireland's Leona Maguire keeps rolling with a 68, takes halfway lead at the KMPG Women's PGA 06/23/2023 09:07pm • SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Leona Maguire of Ireland has been on a tear since the start of the month and not even an elite field in the KMPG Women's PGA Championship, intermittent rain and a tough Baltusrol course slowed her down. The winner Sunday in Michigan for her second LPGA Tour title, Maguire Ben's Chili Bowl planning to franchise, expand beyond the DC area 06/23/2023 01:37pm • Ben's Chili Bowl's famous half-smokes are one of D.C.'s most iconic foods. Soon, they could be available outside the D.C. area. "We're actually planning right now … to launch franchising and expand stores in 2024," Vida Ali told WTOP's Melissa Howell. Ali is the daughter-in-law of Virginia Ali, Military hikes aim to create connection, highlight suicide prevention 06/23/2023 08:31am • Hikes planned for this weekend across the nation, including D.C., aim to connect U.S. military members and prevent suicide. Tens of thousands of military members have gathered over the years for the Irreverent Warriors silkies hikes. "Our mission statement is very clear, we bring veterans toge Britain eyes boost for baseball with return of MLB, new youth programs 06/22/2023 09:22am • LONDON (AP) — In a country full of soccer, rugby and cricket stars, young Alex Lintern went in a different direction on dress-up day at school. "I was two people: a baseball player and Spider-Man,” the 6-year-old Londoner said. That was shortly after the World Baseball Classic, where Britain’s Frederick Jazz Fest brings live music to beautiful park, former burned-down building 06/22/2023 04:03am • This weekend is a good time for D.C. folks to head up Interstate 270 to Frederick, Maryland, if they want to hear great live music. The seventh annual Frederick Jazz Festival returns on both Saturday and Sunday. "We started in 2017," founder John Maestri told WTOP. "All of the venues ar Moving Costs You Shouldn't Forget About 06/21/2023 08:00pm • Moving can be one of the most stressful events of our lives, thanks to both the time commitment and high costs. Even though many Americans move to save money -- 59% of respondents in a recent U.S. News survey were considering moving to another city to combat rising costs -- the fees involved, from m