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What to watch this weekend: ‘Succession’ finale, John Wick, Matchbox Twenty, 'American Born Chinese' 05/26/2023 03:11pm • Sure, lots of folks are eagerly anticipating this Sunday’s “Succession” finale. But what if you haven’t followed the Roy family drama? There’s plenty of new don’t miss new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Among the offerings worth your time as selected by Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 05/26/2023 02:08pm • 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 Dixon aims for second Indy 500 win while rueing so many close calls 05/25/2023 05:59pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Dixon started on the pole for the Indianapolis 500 a year ago, quickly went to the front and led 95 laps, and there was every reason to believe he would finally kiss the bricks for the second time after 14 years of trying. Then one of the greatest drivers of his generati Business Highlights: The threat of a US credit downgrade, the launch of summer travel season 05/25/2023 04:58pm • ___ Threat of US credit downgrade looms over debt ceiling talks WASHINGTON (AP) — With one of three major rating agencies warning that America’s AAA credit is at risk, the stakes are growing in the standoff in Washington over raising the nation’s debt limit. The rating agency Fitch has put the Mid Atlantic Daybook 05/25/2023 04:31pm • Associated Press Mid Atlantic Daybook for Thursday, May. 25. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Mid-Atlantic bureau is reachable at 202-641-9660 Virginia Daybook 05/25/2023 04:30pm • Associated Press Virginia Daybook for Thursday, May. 25. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. To see your Daybooks and events for Virginia and other St Threat of US credit downgrade looms over debt ceiling talks 05/25/2023 12:30pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — With one of three major rating agencies warning that America’s AAA credit is at risk, the stakes are growing in the standoff in Washington over raising the nation's debt limit. On Wednesday night, the rating agency Fitch put the nation’s credit on “Rating Watch Negative,” Indianapolis 500 renaissance marked by brisk ticket sales, fewer empty seats at vast racetrack 05/25/2023 12:04pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Doug Boles took his dream job as Indianapolis Motor Speedway president, he devoted himself to cleaning up the track's increasingly common race-day blight of empty seats and empty sections. Sure, that meant selling tickets. But to the lifelong Indianapolis 500 fan, it also Police in El Salvador arrest soccer club officials after deadly stampede 05/25/2023 11:44am • SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Police in El Salvador have arrested the president of soccer club Alianza, as well as other club officials and stadium personnel, in connection with a stampede that left 12 fans dead last weekend. The Attorney General’s Office said Thursday that Alianza President Xfinity signs on as a founding partner for NASCAR’s inaugural Chicago Street Race 05/25/2023 09:00am • CHICAGO (AP) — Xfinity has signed on as a founding partner for NASCAR's inaugural Chicago Street Race Weekend, giving the event another corporate sponsor. NASCAR announced the agreement on Thursday, providing Xfinity with presenting, marketing, and promotional rights for the July 1-2 race weekend. Memorial Day 2023: What's open, what's closed around DC 05/25/2023 08:45am • Commemorating Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, brings with it a variety of closures and service disruptions in the D.C. region. Schools, stores and mail service are all interrupted by the holiday. Here's what you need to know. Stores and businesses Good news for last minute shoppers — Gary Sinise returns to host National Memorial Day Concert, reflecting on Lt. Dan in 'Forrest Gump' 05/25/2023 04:12am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpSdhFvRrtU Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” He earned an Oscar nomination for his role as wounded veteran Lt. Dan in "Forrest Gump" (1994). This Sunday night, Gary Sinise returns to D.C. to host the annual Nationa At Tennessee museum, fans remember Tina Turner's talent, strength, influence 05/25/2023 01:38am • BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Standing in a Tennessee museum, near exhibits of shimmering dresses worn by Tina Turner, Lisa Lyons wiped tears from her cheeks as she remembered the impact the singer and actor had on her life. Lyons recalled watching Turner's performance in the film “Mad Max Beyond Th McCarthy says debt ceiling standoff 'not my fault,' as White House warns of economic risks 05/24/2023 09:18pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday the debt ceiling standoff was “not my fault” as he sent Republican negotiators to the White House to finish out talks, but warned the two sides need more time as they try to reach a budget deal with President Joe Biden. Mc PGA Tour's 'Block party' moves to Colonial along with local favs Scheffler and Spieth 05/24/2023 08:19pm • FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Michael Block entered the gates at Colonial Country Club for the first time this week to the screams of “Block Party!” and that was on a day of practice rounds when most of the people around were players and tournament volunteers. Block's surreal journey is still going