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Egypt and Sudan welcome Trump's offer to mediate Nile River dam dispute 01/17/2026 07:00am • CAIRO (AP) — Egypt and Sudan welcomed on Saturday President Donald Trump’s offer to resume U.S. mediation efforts with Ethiopia to resolve a long-running Nile River water dispute following Addis Ababa's construction of a giant dam. Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, or GER Sabonis returns to help Kings beat Wizards 128-115 for 4th straight win 01/17/2026 06:52am • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis scored 13 points in his return from a knee injury, Russell Westbrook had 26 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards 128-115 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory. Sabonis returned after missing 27 games because of a partially t Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters 01/17/2026 06:40am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal officers in the Minneapolis area participating in its largest recent U.S. immigration enforcement operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing the agents, a judge in Minnesota ruled 'The world will have a look': Rollout of NASA's Artemis II stack gets underway 01/17/2026 06:21am • Saturday marks a big day at the Kennedy Space Center as the Artemis II stack is scheduled to rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building in Florida. WTOP has a livestream below. Pivotal to NASA's rollout is its crawler-transporter, which will ensure that the stack remains leveled as it make Roger Federer steals the show at Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony 01/17/2026 06:16am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony became the Roger Federer show on the eve of the season-opening major. There was Crowded House, the band, playing a set of four hits. There was a full house — a capacity crowd in the 15,000-seat stadium. Rod Laver, t Trump's protectionist trade policies allow China to swoop in 01/17/2026 06:00am • WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s top trading partners are responding to President Donald Trump’s belligerent and unpredictable trade policies by trying to take their business elsewhere. Canada broke with the United States Friday, slashing its 100% import tax on Chinese electric vehicles in return f Journalists in Bangladesh demand protection amid rising attacks 01/17/2026 05:46am • DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Journalists, editors and owners of media outlets in Bangladesh on Saturday demanded that authorities protect them following recent attacks on two leading national dailies by mobs. They said the media industry in the South Asian country is being systematically targeted in t Morocco hosts Senegal for the Africa Cup final. Here's what you need to know 01/17/2026 05:26am • RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco hosts Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, ending a four-week tournament that showcased the continent's best soccer. Morocco will hope it also provided the best playing facilities, stadiums and infrastructure for a tournament on the continent a What’s open, what’s closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 01/17/2026 05:11am • The nation will honor a pivotal leader in the Civil Rights movement on Monday. Along with celebrations, Martin Luther King Jr. Day brings some closings and service disruptions to the D.C. region. Stores and business All post offices will be closed. The U.S. Postal Service is not delivering mail Fun-loving Kiwi Campbell Wright gives the US hope for its first biathlon Olympic medal 01/17/2026 05:10am • The U.S. has never won an Olympic medal in biathlon, the only winter sport where that's the case. The drought could come to an end next month at the Winter Olympics. The team brought on Campbell Wright, a rising star and dual citizen from New Zealand who combined fast skiing and precision shooting Virginia inauguration ceremony will be filled with history making firsts 01/17/2026 05:00am • For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. Virginia is steeped in political history, but Saturday's inauguration for governor will be unprecedented. Never before has a woman been sworn in to take the state's top Md. Gov. Moore follows stellar week picking football playoff games with more predictions 01/17/2026 04:43am • Another week, another fabulous slate of playoff games for football fans. And there’s no bigger fan than Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. The governor had a dream week picking NFL and college playoff games for WTOP last week. He went 7-1 (2-0 for college and 5-1 for NFL). Moore's only miss was picki American visits Army following Bell's 20-point performance 01/17/2026 04:43am • American Eagles (10-8, 3-2 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (7-11, 1-4 Patriot League) West Point, New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Army hosts American after Jaxson Bell scored 20 points in Army's 82-75 loss to the Holy Cross Crusaders. The Black Knights have gone 4-5 in home games. Ar Arizona State faces No. 7 Houston after Odum's 23-point game 01/17/2026 04:43am • Arizona State Sun Devils (10-7, 1-3 Big 12) at Houston Cougars (16-1, 4-0 Big 12) Houston; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State visits No. 7 Houston after Moe Odum scored 23 points in Arizona State's 89-82 loss to the Arizona Wildcats. The Cougars have gone 9-0 at home. Houston leads col Ruedinger leads Green Bay against Oakland after 23-point outing 01/17/2026 04:43am • Oakland Golden Grizzlies (10-9, 6-2 Horizon League) at Green Bay Phoenix (11-8, 6-2 Horizon League) Green Bay, Wisconsin; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay takes on Oakland after Preston Ruedinger scored 23 points in Green Bay's 88-73 victory against the Cleveland State Vikings. The Phoenix