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The Ravens almost traded their 1st-round pick, but instead they're still waiting at No. 14 04/16/2026 02:55pm • OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) ��� For a couple of days in March, Baltimore's draft seemed a lot less significant ��� when the Ravens were about to trade this year's first-round pick and next year's for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby. Then Baltimore backed out of the deal. So the Ravens still own the AP Exclusive: Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns 04/16/2026 02:52pm • PARIS (AP) ��� Europe has ���maybe six weeks or so��� of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in a wide-ranging interview, warning of possible flight cancellations ���soon��� if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. IEA Executive Director Fati Avalanche coach Jared Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend 04/16/2026 02:47pm • DENVER (AP) ��� The bruise and redness under his right eye taught Jared Bednar an important lesson: Keep your hands out of your suit pockets while on the bench. The Colorado Avalanche coach is off the injured list and back with the team for the regular-season finale Thursday against Seattle after ta Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed 04/16/2026 02:46pm • HAVANA (AP) ��� Cuban President Miguel D��az-Canel said Thursday that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen. D��az-Canel spoke during a rally that drew hundreds of people to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the decla PrizePicks Promo Code WTOP: Get $50 in Lineups for MLB, NBA Play-Ins This Week 04/16/2026 02:43pm • 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 The NBA playoffs start this weekend with the last NBA play-in game tomorrow, while there are a bunch of MLB games to check out today. A Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16 04/16/2026 02:36pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ��� Russia hammered civilian areas across Ukraine with drones and missiles Thursday, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 100 others in the worst aerial attack in weeks, Ukrainian authorities said. Nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles were us AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back 04/16/2026 02:32pm • From an advertisement for an herbal remedy that promises to cure all to a video featuring a voice that sounds just like a movie star, you���ve surely encountered spam and scam advertisements online. And they have likely been created with artificial intelligence. The accessibility of generative AI t DC mayor brings back youth curfew zones under emergency order 04/16/2026 02:30pm • Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated curfew zones for teens under a public emergency order for the next 15 days, following Wednesday's expiration of a D.C. law allowing police to set curfew zones. The mayor's office announced that the nightly curfew would begin at 11 p.m. on Thursday and continue u Writing a book is the latest chapter in Chris Pronger's post-NHL career journey 04/16/2026 02:29pm • Chris Pronger played for five teams during nearly two decades in the NHL. He has bounced around just as much since his playing days came to an end. Writing a book is the latest chapter of the Hall of Fame defenseman's winding post-career journey. ���Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hoc Netanyahu says Israeli troops will remain in an expanded security zone in south Lebanon despite ceasefire 04/16/2026 02:29pm • BEIRUT (AP) ��� Netanyahu says Israeli troops will remain in an expanded security zone in south Lebanon despite ceasefire. Konnor Griffin's $140M, 9-year contract with Pirates includes $12M signing bonus paid over 2 years 04/16/2026 02:23pm • Konnor Griffin's $140 million, nine-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates includes a $12 million signing bonus payable over the next two years. Pittsburgh's deal with the 19-year-old shortstop, announced April 8, can increase to $150 million based on his finish in MVP voting, according to detail South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally 04/16/2026 02:20pm • JOHANNESBURG (AP) ��� South African opposition party leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday after he was convicted of breaking firearm laws by firing a rifle at a political rally in 2018. He was released pending an appeal, which will be heard at a later date. If the ver Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.3%, its second weekly drop 04/16/2026 02:18pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined again this week, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers during what is typically the housing market���s busiest time of the year. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate dropped to 6.3% from 6.37% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie M Trump wants data on California���s trans and abortion care. Can the state stop him? 04/16/2026 02:16pm • The latest clash between California and President Donald Trump over abortion and gender-affirming care could soon leave doctors caught between state and federal law. Under a bill that may soon pass the Legislature, California medical providers and affiliated businesses could face hefty state fines i Philippine president says key suspect in corruption scandal has been arrested in Prague 04/16/2026 02:16pm • MANILA, Philippines (AP) ��� Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday night that a key suspect in a corruption scandal that has sparked public outrage in the Philippines has been arrested in the Czech Republic and that efforts were underway to repatriate the former lawmaker. Zaldy Co,