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UK police chief who recommended ban of soccer fans of Israeli team Maccabi retires 01/16/2026 01:06pm • LONDON (AP) ��� The chief of the British police force that recommended that fans from Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv be banned from attending a football match against English Premier League club Aston Villa in Birmingham last year retired Friday following criticism of that decision. Craig Guil 250 Years of America | A WTOP Retrospective 01/16/2026 01:06pm • As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents ���250 Years of America,��� a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the United States since 1776. WTOP journalists bring you powerful stories and expert insights across six defining p US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over 01/16/2026 01:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity, according to the latest government data released Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted data ��� for flu activity through last week ��� that showed a big Pakistan security forces kill 12 militants, thwarting attempted hostage-taking in southwest 01/16/2026 12:49pm • QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) ��� Pakistani security forces killed at least 12 militants and thwarted an attempted hostage-taking in southwestern Pakistan after assailants attacked a police station, the military said Friday. In a statement, it said the attackers also targeted two banks and looted millions o Trump plans to pardon ex-Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda V��zquez on campaign finance violation charge, White House official says 01/16/2026 12:40pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Trump plans to pardon ex-Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda V��zquez on campaign finance violation charge, White House official says. Adrian Stubbs to play for 1st time since 100-point game in 3 quarters of Arizona high school game 01/16/2026 12:29pm • PHOENIX (AP) ��� Adrian Stubbs has a tough act to follow. For the first time since scoring 100 points in a game, the Maryvale High School guard will play on Friday night at home against Tucson, Arizona-based Rincon High School. The 5-foot-10 senior, who averages about 30 points a game, reached the c LISTEN: All-Pro QB Matthew Stafford credits teammates, Rams coach Sean McVay for his success 01/16/2026 12:25pm • Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford talks about having an All-Pro season at age 37, credits his teammates and coach Sean McVay for his success and says his primary focus is on advancing in the playoffs. Rob Maaddi, host: Welcome to On Football, I���m Rob Maaddi. We���re down to eight teams Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kip Lewis to return for final seasons 01/16/2026 12:23pm • NORMAN, Okla. (AP) ��� Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kip Lewis, the team's offensive and defensive anchors, will return next season. The school made the announcement on a social media post on Thursday. Mateer led the Sooners to the College Football Playoff in his first season after Bo Bichette and New York Mets agree to $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says 01/16/2026 12:20pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Bo Bichette and New York Mets agree to $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says. Myanmar military-backed party extends lead ahead of final election round 01/16/2026 12:15pm • BANGKOK (AP) ��� Myanmar���s military-backed political party extended its lead after the second round of voting, official figures from the country���s election body showed Friday, leaving it on track for a parliamentary majority as the country heads into the final phase of its three-stage general el Portal gives new coaches a shot at a quick turnaround. LSU's Lane Kiffin tops the rankings for 2026 01/16/2026 12:13pm • The NCAA transfer portal is a godsend for new coaches. Forget three-, four- and five-year builds. Having roughly 3,000 players looking for fresh landing spots creates long days, sleepless nights and more film study than any NFL rookie quarterback. Those who navigate it best ��� like Arizona State, I Cuba launches mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela and demand Maduro's release 01/16/2026 12:11pm • HAVANA (AP) ��� Tens of thousands of Cubans demonstrated Friday outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana to decry the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela and demand that the U.S. government release former Venezuelan President Nicol��s Maduro. They crowded into the open-air ���Jos�� Mart�� Anti-Imper Kurdish separatist group claims to have mounted ���armed operations' in Iran to defend protesters 01/16/2026 12:08pm • IRBIL, Iraq (AP) ��� An Iranian Kurdish separatist group in Iraq said it has launched attacks on Iran���s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in recent days in retaliation for Tehran���s violent crackdown on protests. Members of the National Army of Kurdistan, the armed wing of the Kurdistan Freedom Pa Washington Spirit kicks off 2026 NWSL season with home opener at Audi Field 01/16/2026 12:08pm • The Washington Spirit will play the first match to open the 2026 National Women's Soccer League season at D.C.'s Audi Field. Here's what you need to know. The Spirit will open league play against the Portland Thorns on Friday, March 13, in a rematch of the 2025 NWSL semifinals. The two teams will Women's College Basketball Scores 01/16/2026 12:00pm • Friday, Jan. 16 FAR WEST Hawai'i 86, Cal Poly 46 ___