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Kenyan McDuffie concedes DC mayoral primary to Janeese Lewis George 06/18/2026 01:07pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C., mayoral candidate Kenyan McDuffie on Thursday conceded the Democratic primary race to Janeese Lewis George. Although the official certification of the primary race is continuing, McDuffie said in a statement that “it is clear that the voters have chosen a diff Macron's diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views 06/18/2026 01:00pm • PARIS (AP) — It may be one of Emmanuel Macron's last major foreign policy triumphs as France’s leader: luring U.S. President Donald Trump to a historic night in Versailles, where he signed an initial deal to end the Iran war. But that wasn't the only memorable moment Macron had this week at a G7 Police arrest a man for attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at English zoo 06/18/2026 12:57pm • LONDON (AP) — Police in eastern England on Thursday arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo near the English university city of Cambridge. Cambridgeshire Police said officers were called early afternoon to Johnso Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital 06/18/2026 12:53pm • Ukraine struck a major Moscow oil refinery Thursday for a second time in a week, sending huge plumes of black smoke over the capital and disrupting hundreds of flights at its airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion over four years ago, officials said. Ukrain Portugal great Ronaldo fails to score in a surprising 1-1 draw against Congo at the World Cup 06/18/2026 12:48pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a pretty forgettable performance in the first match of his sixth World Cup. After Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scored in their opening matches, the 41-year-old Ronaldo couldn’t find the net Wednesday in Portugal's 1-1 draw with Co South Africa builds another site to ease overcrowding and speed up deportation of Malawian nationals 06/18/2026 12:47pm • JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa started building a second temporary deportation center on Thursday to process the repatriation of Malawians after thousands protested earlier this year in Johannesburg and other parts of the country against illegal immigration that has fueled tensions between local Betr Promo Code WTOP: Get $200 Bonus for Mets-Phillies, MLB, World Cup Picks 06/18/2026 12:43pm • 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 Betr promo code WTOP provides all new users with a $200 bonus to use on all MLB and World Cup entries today. Click this link here t Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester to have season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome 06/18/2026 12:42pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to be sidelined for eight to 10 months. Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disorder that occurs when blood vessels or nerves in the space between the collarbone European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia 06/18/2026 12:37pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has made a tentative bid to open a line of communication with Moscow so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, officials said Thursday. The news emerged as Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks PrizePicks Promo Code WTOP: Get $50 in Lineups for World Cup, MLB Games Thursday 06/18/2026 12:25pm • 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 PrizePicks promo code WTOP unlocks $50 in free lineups for new users who sign up and place a $5 lineup on any player projection. Th Army sergeant convicted of attempted murder in Georgia base shootings that wounded 5 06/18/2026 12:21pm • FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) — An Army sergeant was found guilt of attempted murder Thursday in shootings last summer that wounded five people at a base in southeast Georgia. A military judge at Fort Stewart handed down his verdict in the court-martial of Sgt. Quornelius Radford, local news outlets rep Vance warns US critics in Israel against 'attacking the only powerful ally' it has left in an extraordinary rebuke 06/18/2026 12:18pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Vance warns US critics in Israel against 'attacking the only powerful ally' it has left in an extraordinary rebuke. Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate falls to 6.47%, tracking lower bond yields as Iran war winds down 06/18/2026 12:10pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week, tracking Treasury yields that have retreated since a deal to end the war with Iran was announced. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.47% from 6.52% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Chargers' Justin Herbert adjusting footwork during offseason program 06/18/2026 12:08pm • EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wanted to change Justin Herbert’s footwork, so he has taken the football out of his star quarterback’s hands for parts of the offseason program. While it might seem counterintuitive, McDaniel believes Herber Vance says he plans to travel to Switzerland for talks on the Iran deal but he doesn't know when that will happen 06/18/2026 12:03pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Vance says he plans to travel to Switzerland for talks on the Iran deal but he doesn't know when that will happen.