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Residents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next week 06/15/2024 10:50am • Things are about to heat up in much of the U.S. with dangerously hot temperatures in the Midwest and Northeast next week, prompting health officials to urge people to make plans now to stay safe. The heat wave follows an earlier-than-usual one in the Southwest last week, which saw triple-digit tempe Spain's David Puig rallies after first round to make US Open cut, secure spot at the Paris Olympics 06/14/2024 11:59pm • PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — David Puig was fully aware that he needed to make the cut at the U.S. Open to make the Spanish team for the Paris Olympics, and he had a whole lot of work to do after opening with a 76 at Pinehurst No. 2. But the 22-year-old Puig answered the call Friday with four birdies on Belgium's Thomas Detry continues hot streak in majors, tied for 2nd entering weekend at US Open 06/14/2024 08:17pm • PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Thomas Detry seemed more surprised than anyone to find his name near the top of the leaderboard at the U.S. Open. No reason for him to be that way. After missing the cut in three of his first six major championships, and playing those six a combined 34 over par, the 31-year- Nelly Korda misses 2nd straight LPGA Tour cut after winning 6 of 7 events 06/14/2024 08:07pm • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Nelly Korda missed her second straight cut after winning six of seven events, rallying Friday but falling a stroke short of advancing to weekend play in the Meijer LPGA Classic. The top-ranked Korda followed an opening 4-over 76 in windy conditions Thursday with a 67 to Scheffler goes without a birdie for a 74 and narrowly avoids an early exit from US Open 06/14/2024 07:45pm • PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler chose iron off the tee for position Friday in the U.S. Open and sent it well right of the fairway toward trouble, whether that was a bunker or the dusty dunes or the native plants dotting the landscape. “What are you DOING?” he said to himself as he wat Princess of Wales says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment, will attend a public event 06/14/2024 06:59pm • LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales said Friday she is “making good progress” in her cancer treatment and will attend King Charles III 's ceremonial birthday parade on Saturday, Kate’s first public appearance since her diagnosis. The 42-year-old wife of Prince William has not made any publi Weekend of graduation ceremonies begins at California universities without major war protests 06/14/2024 05:26pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — A weekend of commencement ceremonies at a half-dozen California universities was underway Friday with no immediate sign of the major campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza that have led to clashes with police and numerous arrests. Officials appealed for the graduat Top-ranked Jannik Sinner to play singles and doubles for Italy at the Paris Olympics 06/14/2024 08:12am • ROME (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner will compete in both singles and doubles at the Paris Olympics, the Italian tennis federation said Friday. This will be the first Summer Games for the 22-year-old Sinner, who reached the top spot in the men’s rankings this week following his run to the semifi Matthieu Pavon's extra putting work pays off with 2 eagles to start U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 06/13/2024 07:51pm • PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Matthieu Pavon's confidence had taken a hit in recent weeks after two straight missed cuts, a hiccup in what had otherwise been a strong first season on the PGA Tour. “To be fair,” the 31-year-old Frenchman said, “it wasn't the highest so far this season.” Some extr Virginia, Tennessee, Florida expect experience from '23 College World Series to provide an edge 06/13/2024 06:37pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The game's the same. It's what happens away from the field and how players deal with it that can affect how long a team sticks around at the College World Series. The CWS opens Friday with North Carolina (47-14) playing Virginia (46-15), and Florida State (47-15) facing Tennesse Biden and Zelenskyy sign security deal as Ukraine's leader questions how long the unity will last 06/13/2024 05:38pm • FASANO, Italy (AP) — President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement Thursday that they hailed as a milestone in relations between their countries, but that alone was not enough to stop Zelenskyy from wondering how much longer he could count on Amer Things to do in the DC area: Museum of Graffiti, Columbia Heights Day … and more! 06/13/2024 05:55am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. This weekend, a space that appears to be a shoe store will open up, but no Celebrating local Pride Heroes: This Md. drag king is bringing fire-eating back to the DC Dyke March 06/13/2024 05:30am • Dr. Torcher, a Maryland drag king and sideshow art performer who uses they/them pronouns, is famous for being a fire-eater. Now, they are bringing back a tradition of fire-eating at the D.C. Dyke March. “Learning to eat fire was a reclamation of my own power,” they told WTOP. Learning the Hooligan fears shadow Euro 2024. German police are set for their biggest deployment ever 06/13/2024 04:32am • BERLIN (AP) — Clashes between weapon-wielding fans. Organized fights between hundreds of supporters. Late-night attacks. Life-threatening injuries. A recent surge in violence around soccer games is contributing to concerns over security when Germany hosts the European Championship. “We’re read Kennedy Center hosts 'Don't Tell Seth! An Evening with the Seth Meyers Writers' 06/13/2024 04:03am • You might recognize him from the Sonic "Two Guys" commercials or as a frequent host of "Wait Wait … Don't Tell Me!" But did you know he wrote for many years on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," who was also the best man in his wedding? Now, Peter Grosz brings "Don't Tell Seth! An Evening with