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Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight 01/31/2026 09:14am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump moved quickly this week to negotiate with Democrats to try and avert a lengthy government shutdown over Department of Homeland Security funding, a sharp departure from last year’s record standoff, when he refused to budge for weeks. Some Republicans are f A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah crossing's opening 01/31/2026 09:13am • DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Rimas Abu Lehia was wounded five months ago when Israeli troops opened fire toward hungry Palestinians mobbing an aid truck for food in Gaza and a bullet shattered the 15-year-old girl's left knee. Now her best chance of walking again is surgery abroad. She is on a As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu 01/31/2026 09:00am • The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans: Authorities quickly moved to disparage the victims, only to be contradicted as more evidence emerged. Black families who have lost Maryland offers energy assistance as winter costs impact residents 01/31/2026 08:56am • The continued frigid temperatures and increased energy costs are putting added pressure on Maryland residents already struggling to pay their bills. Rigel Moore, the director of Maryland's Office of Home Energy Programs, says there are a variety of programs that can help residents who face energy Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open by beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for her 2nd Grand Slam title 01/31/2026 08:51am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Elena Rybakina finally won her second Grand Slam title with a victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open on Saturday, and it was something of a testament to quiet achievers. After some tumult at the start of 2025, including the suspension of her coac India hosts Arab foreign ministers to deepen trade and strategic ties 01/31/2026 08:47am • NEW DELHI (AP) — India hosted a meeting of Arab foreign ministers on Saturday in a concerted push to deepen engagement in trade, energy and strategic cooperation as tensions rise in the Middle East. India and the United Arab Emirates co-chaired the talks, with foreign ministers and senior official Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship Scores 01/31/2026 08:46am • Saturday At Royal Bahrain, Bahrain Purse: $2.8 million Yardage: 7,347; Par: 72 Third Round Calum Hill, Scotland 67-61-72—200 Freddy Schott, Germany Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship Par Scores 01/31/2026 08:46am • Saturday At Royal Bahrain, Bahrain Purse: $2.8 million Yardage: 7,347; Par: 72 Third Round Calum Hill, Scotland 67-61-72—200 -16 Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends 01/31/2026 08:44am • People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and animal shelter workers sometimes use music as a training tool, a distraction from triggers and to This Northern Virginia county is hoping you'll adopt a fire hydrant. Will you answer the call? 01/31/2026 08:43am • Got a little energy left over after shoveling your driveway? Fairfax County Fire and Rescue in Virginia is hoping you'll use that shovel to help them clear a path around fire hydrants. Chip Galloway, the lead Geographic Information Systems analyst with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, said th AC Milan-Como and Inter-Juventus soccer games to be held during the Winter Olympics 01/31/2026 08:37am • MILAN (AP) — AC Milan’s match against Como, which at one point might have been played in Australia, will now be held Feb. 18 at the San Siro during the Winter Olympics. The Italian soccer league confirmed the fixture time on Saturday — raising to three the number of Serie A games to be held in Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice 01/31/2026 08:25am • GENEVA (AP) — Olympic winter sports must be played on snow and ice, according to the Olympic Charter. But could a muddy field of play get its chance at a future Winter Games, even as soon as in the French Alps in 2030 or Salt Lake City in 2034? How about parquet in an indoor hall? Snow volleyball 15 spots to sip some of DC's best hot chocolates 01/31/2026 08:14am • With winter in full swing in the nation’s capital, it’s likely your temptation for something warm and rich is in full gear and, of course, hot chocolate fits the bill. But, not all cups are created equal. WTOP’s Michelle Goldchain searched throughout the District for some of the most though No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45 without another form of accepted ID 01/31/2026 08:13am • That little star on your U.S. driver’s license is about to save you $45. Beginning Sunday, air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport, are subject to a new fee. It isn't a penalty or a fine — it's payment for non-compliant travele Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler's Knob 01/31/2026 07:28am • The groundwork has been laid for a sunrise ceremony Monday when international woodchuck celebrity Punxsutawney Phil's annual long-term weather forecast will be announced — six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Tens of thousands of revelers will be descending on Gobbler’s Knob in rural Pen