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UK approves a ���mega��� Chinese Embassy in London, despite criticism of security risks 01/20/2026 01:30pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Britain���s government on Tuesday approved a huge new Chinese Embassy in central London, despite strong criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum that it could become a base for espionage and intimidation of opponents. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed formally signe Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it 01/20/2026 01:25pm • LONDON (AP) ��� A startled British government on Tuesday defended its decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked the plan, which his administration had previously supported. Trump said that relinquishing the remote Indian Ocean archipe Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks 01/20/2026 01:24pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ��� Russia bombarded Ukraine with more than 300 drones and ballistic and cruise missiles in its latest nighttime attack on the Ukrainian power grid, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday, as Moscow gave no public sign that it's willing to end the invasion of its neighbor anyt Rivals US and Canada could put North American dominance on display at the Olympics in Milan 01/20/2026 01:22pm • One more goal. That's how close the U.S. was to beating Canada in the final at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics before losing in overtime. One more goal. That's how close the U.S. was from tying Canada in the semifinals at the 2014 Sochi Olympics before losing 1-0. One more goal. That's how close the U.S Realmuto almost mourned loss of Phillies career until collapsed Bichette deal brought him back 01/20/2026 01:15pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) ��� J.T. Realmuto started to mourn the loss of a Philadelphia Phillies career that included All-Star and Gold Glove selections and four straight trips to the playoffs. Then the Phillies failed to reach an agreement with big-money Bo Bichette and pivoted back to their catcher. ���Th Music Review: Megadeth is going out on top with ferocious self-titled final album 01/20/2026 12:59pm • After more than 40 guitar-shredding years, Megadeth is going out on their own thunderous terms. The Grammy-winning thrash metal pioneers��� self-titled 17th and final studio album, out Friday, quickly establishes that this is no sappy farewell. ���Today, I may bleed, but tonight you will die,��� fro Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it 01/20/2026 12:55pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� A ballooning Immigration and Customs Enforcement budget. Hiring bonuses of $50,000. Swelling ranks of ICE officers, to 22,000, in an expanding national force bigger than most police departments in America. President Donald Trump promised the largest mass deportation operation in Recovery of 5 more bodies from Karachi shopping plaza brings fire death toll to 28 01/20/2026 12:50pm • KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) ��� The bodies of five more people were recovered on Tuesday from the scene of last weekend's massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan���s largest city, bringing the confirmed death toll to 28, officials said. The search for dozens of people reported missing is continuing NATO leaders escalate warnings that Trump's aggression toward Greenland threatens alliance with the US 01/20/2026 12:49pm • DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) ��� NATO leaders escalate warnings that Trump's aggression toward Greenland threatens alliance with the US. American winger Griffin Yow back in MLS with New England after 3 1/2 years with Belgium's Westerlo 01/20/2026 12:49pm • FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) ��� American winger Griffin Yow returned to Major League Soccer on Tuesday, joining the New England Revolution after 3 1/2 seasons with Belgium's Westerlo. New England said the 23-year-old agreed to a 2 1/2-season contract that includes team options for 2028-29 and 2029-30. Th Sleeper Promo Code WTOP: Claim $100 Fantasy Bonus for NBA Picks (Jan. 20) 01/20/2026 12:45pm • 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 Get a daily fantasy bonus with the Sleeper promo code WTOP. Sign up here to activate this welcome offer and start making NBA picks. The new ���Be The People��� campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problems 01/20/2026 12:43pm • As the official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence culminate on July 4, a well-financed, privately funded initiative will kick off to try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems. The "Be The People" campa AP women's basketball player of the week is No. 10 Iowa's Hannah Stuelke 01/20/2026 12:43pm • The Associated Press national player of the week in women���s basketball for Week 11 of the season: Hannah Stuelke, Iowa The senior forward had 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the Hawkeyes' win over then-No. 15 Michigan State to keep the team unbeaten in Big Ten play. It was her fourth Larry Hogan will not challenge Wes Moore in Maryland governor's race 01/20/2026 12:31pm • Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he will not be running for office again amid calls for the Republican to challenge Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's reelection bid. "I care deeply about the state of Maryland, and I remain concerned about the direction of our nation���s politics, but I have no int Fernando Mendoza headlines AP's all-College Football Playoff team after leading Indiana to title 01/20/2026 12:27pm • Indiana���s Fernando Mendoza spent the College Football Playoff showing the nation just why he earned the Heisman Trophy. Mendoza threw more touchdown passes (eight) than incompletions (five) in Indiana���s first two playoff victories ��� lopsided wins over Alabama in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal and