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A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible 04/26/2026 03:53pm • NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) â One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday. The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since April 20 and as of Saturday had destroyed at least 87 homes. On Sunday morning, off Chicago police officer killed in hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition Chicago police officer killed in hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition 04/26/2026 03:49pm • CHICAGO (AP) â A Chicago officer who was fatally shot by a man receiving treatment at a hospital while in police custody has been identified as 38-year-old John Bartholomew, authorities said. Bartholomew, a 10-year veteran of the force, was pronounced dead just before 1 p.m. Saturday after being s Rinku Singh stars in Kolkataâs Super Over win over Lucknow in IPL, Gujarat beats Chennai 04/26/2026 03:38pm • LUCKNOW, India (AP) â Rinku Singh smashed four straight sixes in his 83 not out and went on to hit the winning runs in the Super Over after his Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants had finished with the same score in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. Singh, who also took four catches, Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel 04/26/2026 03:31pm • WASHINGTON (AP) â When President Ronald Reagan left the Washington Hilton Hotel and headed for his waiting limousine on a gray March afternoon, he was exposed for mere seconds. That was all it took for a would-be assassin to take aim and fire. Reagan was hit in the chest and nearly died. Forty-fi Direction of the Boston Red Sox feels 'up in the air' after Cora's firing, Trevor Story says Direction of the Boston Red Sox feels 'up in the air' after Cora's firing, Trevor Story says 04/26/2026 03:24pm • BALTIMORE (AP) â Less than 24 hours after the Boston Red Sox shockingly fired manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff, infielder Trevor Story said the clubâs path forward feels unclear. âœI mean obviously, itâs kind of up in the air what the true direction is,â the two-time Spurs says star Victor Wembanyama is available for Game 4 against Trail Blazers after clearing NBA's concussion protocol 04/26/2026 02:53pm • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) â Spurs says star Victor Wembanyama is available for Game 4 against Trail Blazers after clearing NBA's concussion protocol. Tour bus with dozens of passengers overturns on BW Parkway, leaving 1 with life-threatening injuries Tour bus with dozens of passengers overturns on BW Parkway, leaving 1 with life-threatening injuries 04/26/2026 02:45pm • A tour bus overturned on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway early Sunday, sending one person to the hospital, according to U.S. Park Police. The incident happened around 12:50 a.m. on the southbound lanes of BW Parkway at Maryland Route 198. The bus was carrying about 40 passengers when it overt Crosby, Penguins aim to extend season again vs. Flyers. Mammoth look for 3-1 lead on Golden Knights 04/26/2026 02:41pm • At one point, Sidney Crosby could have seen more of himself on an interstate billboard than on a playoff highlight reel for the Penguins. Ask anyone who has followed his career, the two-time NHL MVP doesnât stay down for long. Crosby responded like a captain should with his Pittsburgh Penguins in 16-year-old Mathis Albert becomes youngest American to play in Bundesliga 04/26/2026 02:37pm • DORTMUND, Germany (AP) â Mathis Albert became the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga when he made his debut for Borussia Dortmund on Sunday at the age of 16 years, 11 months and 5 days. Albert, who is from Greenville, South Carolina, went on in the 88th minute of Dortmundâs 4-0 German l Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last? Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last? 04/26/2026 02:34pm • WASHINGTON (AP) â President Donald Trump was somberly contemplative and unusually conciliatory after confronting what he saw as a third attempt on his life in less than two years. He suggested that his personal politics had made him a repeated target, but he also called for unity and bipartisan he PrizePicks Promo Code WTOP: Get $50 in Lineups for Sunday NBA Playoff Games PrizePicks Promo Code WTOP: Get $50 in Lineups for Sunday NBA Playoff Games 04/26/2026 02:29pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services There's nothing better than a nice pay day during the NBA playoffs. As the Boston Celtics gear up to face the Philadelphia 76ers in Gam What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press 04/26/2026 02:26pm • WASHINGTON (AP) â The White House Correspondents' Association dinner is one of Washington's enduring, if somewhat awkward, rituals. There is inherent tension in the room, with journalists dressed in finery sharing drinks and food with many of the subjects they cover. That friction was starkly evid Two former Israeli prime ministers join forces against Netanyahu in upcoming elections Two former Israeli prime ministers join forces against Netanyahu in upcoming elections 04/26/2026 02:25pm • JERUSALEM (AP) â Two Israeli political heavyweights on Sunday said they would join forces in elections scheduled for later this year in an effort to unseat longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid served as prime ministers in a rotation agreement as part of a coal Death toll from bus bombing in southwest Colombia rises to 20 during a wave of violence Death toll from bus bombing in southwest Colombia rises to 20 during a wave of violence 04/26/2026 02:21pm • BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) â The number of people killed in a bombing in a volatile region in southwest Colombia rose to 20, officials said Sunday. The attack happened Saturday when an explosive device was detonated on a bus traveling along the Pan-American Highway in the municipality of Cajibio. So fa Buckingham Palace says king's US visit will go ahead as planned despite incident at White House correspondents' dinner 04/26/2026 02:17pm • WASHINGTON (AP) â Buckingham Palace says king's US visit will go ahead as planned despite incident at White House correspondents' dinner.
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