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Congo creates a paramilitary mining guard backed by US and UAE funding 04/27/2026 09:06am • KINSHASA, Congo (AP) ��� Congo on Monday announced the creation of a paramilitary guard to secure its vast mining operations, backed by U.S. and Emirati investments, as Washington tries to lock in access to critical minerals amid a fragile peace process in the troubled east. The central African coun Nelly Korda wins Chevron Championship for 3rd major and returns to No. 1 04/27/2026 09:03am • HOUSTON (AP) ��� Nelly Korda is back to No. 1 in the world and looks every bit the part. Korda was so untouchable at The Chevron Championship that no one got closer than four shots of her the entire weekend. She played her last 29 holes at Memorial Park in even par and still won by five, the largest Jokic fined $50,000, Randle fined $35,000 for Nuggets-Wolves incident 04/27/2026 09:02am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Denver's Nikola Jokic was fined $50,000 and Minnesota's Julius Randle was fined $35,000 for their roles in an altercation near the end of Game 4 of the teams' playoff series, the NBA announced Sunday. Both will be eligible to play when the series resumes Monday with Game 5 in Denve Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes 04/27/2026 08:53am • RUNAWAY BAY, Texas (AP) ��� A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday. At least one person was killed and numerous homes were damaged Saturday night in the town Bank of Marin: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/27/2026 08:37am • NOVATO, Calif. (AP) ��� NOVATO, Calif. (AP) ��� Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) on Monday reported first-quarter profit of $8.5 million. The Novato, California-based bank said it had earnings of 53 cents per share. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts Champions League semifinals offer contrast of easy-on-the-eye PSG-Bayern and robust Atletico-Arsenal 04/27/2026 08:35am • The two Champions League semifinals that start this week have a bit of a beauty and the beast contrast. Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich on Tuesday pairs two easy-on-the-eye attacking teams playing arguably the highest quality technical soccer in the world today. Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal on PHOTOS: 2026 local deaths of note 04/27/2026 08:32am • See photos of notable figures across the D.C. area, including national figures, politicians, celebrities and local heroes, who died in 2026. Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officials 04/27/2026 08:31am • BERLIN (AP) ��� The German government suspects Russia is behind a series of phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, including two government ministers, military personnel and journalists, a government spokesperson said. Federal prosecutors have been conducting a preliminary i Business First: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/27/2026 08:13am • BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) ��� BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) ��� Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) on Monday reported first-quarter profit of $22.2 million. The bank, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, said it had earnings of 68 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 73 cents per sh Sierra Bancorp: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/27/2026 08:06am • PORTERVILLE, Calif. (AP) ��� PORTERVILLE, Calif. (AP) ��� Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $12.5 million. The Porterville, California-based bank said it had earnings of 96 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five a British Open to return to Royal Lytham in 2028 as Trump's Turnberry course made to wait 04/27/2026 07:55am • The long wait to stage the British Open again will soon be over for Royal Lytham & St. Annes. It goes on and on for President Donald Trump's Turnberry course. The R&A announced its host for the 2028 edition of golf's oldest major on Monday, with Royal Lytham given the honor for the 12th time India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties 04/27/2026 07:51am • NEW DELHI (AP) ��� India and New Zealand on Monday signed a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access, as both countries navigate mounting global trade disruptions. The deal comes as New Delhi moves to diversify export markets to offset the impact of steep tariffs imposed Mbapp�� diagnosed with hamstring injury 2 weeks ahead of Spanish league clasico against Barcelona 04/27/2026 07:45am • MADRID (AP) ��� Real Madrid said Monday star forward Kylian Mbapp�� has injured his left hamstring, putting in doubt his participation in the Spanish league clasico in two weeks. The club did not give details on the severity of the injury or when Mbapp�� is expected to return. It said his recovery Suspected pirates seize vessel carrying cement off Somalia, the second hijacking incident in days 04/27/2026 07:39am • MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) ��� A cargo vessel carrying cement and flying the flag of St. Kitts and Nevis was hijacked off Somalia���s coast, a local maritime security official said Monday. The ship was seized off the coastal town of Garacad in the Somali region of Puntland, according to an operations o A tangy dressing flavors this recipe for Mex-Italian Chicken Thighs with Roasted Tomatillos 04/27/2026 07:39am • My kids love this dish from my cookbook ���Familia��� because of the crispy chicken skin. You are essentially creating a confit where the chicken cooks in its own fat. The flavor comes from the smoky and tangy dressing, which you don���t have to make in a molcajete, but if you have one please use i