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Movie Review: In 'A Poet,' a Colombian farce of literary failure and stubborn belief 01/29/2026 02:22pm • In Sim��n Mesa Soto���s ���A Poet,��� Oscar Restrepo (Ubeimar Rios) is a failed Colombian writer who keeps a photo of the author Jos�� Asunci��n Silva above his mantle. Silva died at age 30, and even Oscar would admit his own career would be a lot better if he had died young, too. Mid-aged in Medell US star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer at age 33 01/29/2026 02:18pm • PARIS (AP) ��� United States international Crystal Dunn has retired from professional soccer after a decorated playing career to spend more time with her family. The 33-year-old New York native helped the U.S. win the 2019 Women���s World Cup and the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. ���This decisio Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans soon can visit 01/29/2026 02:18pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump said Thursday he has informed Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodr��guez, that he will open up all commercial airspace over Venezuela and Americans will soon be able to visit. Trump said he instructed his transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, and U.S. Goalscoring goalkeepers have created iconic moments from the 'great escape' to Benfica drama 01/29/2026 02:17pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) ��� It's usually an act of desperation. One last roll of the dice that can produce the most spectacular results. At other times it can be the result of a shambolic mix-up. One for the blooper reel. It doesn't happen often, but when goalkeepers score, it's usually memorable f Bitter cold but bright skies expected in DC area 01/29/2026 02:11pm • Bone-chilling cold is still on deck for residents across the D.C. area. It'll be sunny, but that's not really going to help. A strong Arctic air mass remains locked over the region. A cold weather advisory will be in effect from 7 p.m. until 11 a.m. Friday. The District hasn't seen a long s Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested on attempted kidnapping and battery charges 01/29/2026 02:10pm • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) ��� Professional boxer Gervonta ���Tank��� Davis bonded out of jail in Miami on Thursday following his arrest on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, his attorney said. A fugitive task force took Davis into custody on Wednesday in Miami���s Desi ���Not the right location:��� County supervisors, residents oppose DHS ICE facility near Richmond 01/29/2026 02:06pm • Amid nationwide shock over recent ICE-related deaths in Minneapolis that have ignited protests and debate over federal immigration enforcement, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday pushed back against a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plan to convert a newly built warehouse off Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks higher, holding near lowest point in more than 3 years 01/29/2026 02:01pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up for the second week in a row, but remains just above its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.1% from 6.09% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate average Women's College Basketball Scores 01/29/2026 02:00pm • Thursday, Jan. 29 EAST Merrimack 87, Iona 63 Seton Hall 58, Georgetown 52 SOUTH Arkansas State 69, Georgia State 61 MIDWEST Indiana State 77, Valparaiso 63 ___ Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024 01/29/2026 01:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and other senior officials tens of thousands of dollars in gifts in the last year of the Biden administration, including a $19,000 painting, an $11,000 necklace, a $5,000 brace Pakistan says imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good health after an eye procedure 01/29/2026 01:56pm • ISLAMABAD (AP) ��� Pakistan���s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good health after undergoing a medical procedure for an eye ailment at a government hospital, an official said Thursday. Khan remains widely popular in Pakistan, and the government���s acknowledgment of his hospital vi Real Madrid refocuses on La Liga after stunning loss to Benfica 01/29/2026 01:46pm • MADRID (AP) ��� A day after a stunning loss to Benfica in the Champions League, Real Madrid returns its focus to La Liga knowing that it needs to improve. Coaches and players were on the same page after the 4-2 defeat in Lisbon left the club in the first knockout stage of the Champions League, takin Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN's 'On the Edge' docuseries leading into Olympics 01/29/2026 01:43pm • Before Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it���s like on the circuit. Some of the biggest names in the sport are featured in ESPN's five-episode seri Broncos owner Greg Penner backs GM George Paton and coach Sean Payton after playoff heartbreak 01/29/2026 01:41pm • ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) ��� Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner expressed confidence in general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton as he took stock of a fruitful season that came up short after quarterback Bo Nix broke an ankle in the playoffs. ���We���d love to have both of them her Not just roads: Why Montgomery Co. schools remain closed through Friday 01/29/2026 01:33pm • As of midday Wednesday, Montgomery County officials said 90% of the roughly 5,400 miles of roadways they treat had been plowed. But Montgomery County Public Schools have announced they would remain closed Thursday and Friday. Parents may be wondering why. Superintendent Thomas Taylor told WTOP