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Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way 04/23/2026 05:11am • CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) ��� The comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system, astronomers reported Thursday. Comet 3I/Atlas is only the third interstellar visitor to be confirmed and Iran government says men's soccer team is preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US 04/23/2026 05:03am • GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) ��� An Iranian government spokesperson says the men���s national team is preparing for ���proud and successful participation��� in its World Cup games in the United States. Iran���s ability and willingness to go to the World Cup across north America starting June 11 has been Where to find DC's original tribute to George Washington 04/23/2026 05:01am • Before the Washington Monument, D.C. paid tribute to America���s founding father with an approximately 20-foot-tall statue in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood ��� approved way back in 1783. In Thursday���s episode of ���Matt About Town,��� WTOP���s Matt Kaufax heads to Washington Circle to the l International Criminal Court confirms ex-Philippine president Duterte will face trial on crimes against humanity charges 04/23/2026 04:54am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) ��� International Criminal Court confirms ex-Philippine president Duterte will face trial on crimes against humanity charges. Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department 04/23/2026 04:50am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House. The entire department has been shut down si Chelsea���s American project at breaking point as beleaguered team heads into FA Cup semis 04/23/2026 04:39am • Storm clouds are hovering over the American ownership project at Chelsea that has swung from being regarded as bold and exciting to now being considered reckless and damaging. Reaching the FA Cup final on Sunday likely will do little to change that. What should be an exciting weekend for Chelsea and Howard University students help 4th and 5th graders trade bookbags for white coats 04/23/2026 04:31am • About 19 students from Harriet Tubman Elementary School traded in their backpacks for white coats Wednesday thanks to Howard University's "Mini-Med School." The partnership between Howard University and D.C. Public Schools brings students from the university's School of Medicine to introduce Estonian foreign minister visits Vietnam to boost tech, trade ties 04/23/2026 04:19am • HANOI, Vietnam (AP) ��� Estonia���s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Wednesday and said his country aims to deepen cooperation with Vietnam in trade, technology and digital transformation. Relations between Vietnam and Estonia have accelerated in recent y Ducks and Oilers tied 1-1 heading into game 3 04/23/2026 04:11am • Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT LINE: Oilers -133, Ducks +112; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the Anaheim Ducks for ga Mammoth and Golden Knights tied 1-1 heading to game 3 04/23/2026 04:11am • Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (43-33-6, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Golden Knights -111, Mammoth -108; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Kni Montreal and Tampa Bay square off with series tied 1-1 04/23/2026 04:11am • Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Lightning -121, Canadiens +101; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Mont Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s 04/23/2026 04:10am • ISTANBUL (AP) ��� Turkish lawmakers passed a bill late Wednesday that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15, state media reported. The legislation is the latest in a global trend to protect young people from dangerous online activity. Its passage comes a week af Today in History: April 23, Vietnam veterans stage protest at U.S. Capitol 04/23/2026 04:10am • Today is Thursday, April 23, the 113th day of 2026. There are 252 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 23, 1971, hundreds of Vietnam War veterans opposed to the conflict protested by tossing their medals and ribbons over a wire fence constructed in front of the U.S. Capitol. Also on Phillies look to stop skid in game against the Cubs 04/23/2026 04:00am • Philadelphia Phillies (8-16, fifth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (15-9, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (2-2, 1.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Cubs: Edward Cabrera (2-0, 2.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) LINE: Phill Braves bring 2-1 series lead over Nationals into game 4 04/23/2026 04:00am • Atlanta Braves (17-8, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (11-14, third in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: JR Ritchie (0-0); Nationals: Cade Cavalli (0-1, 4.12 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) LINE: Braves -132, Nationals +111; over/under is 9 ru