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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 Vázquez 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 Vázquez 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 Nicolás Maduro. They crowded into the open-air “José Martí 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 ___ Josh Lowe to Angels, Gavin Lux to Rays and Brock Burke to Reds in 3-team trade 01/16/2026 11:56am • The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels on Friday as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati. Infielder Gavin Lux moved from the Reds to Tampa Bay and minor league right-hander Chris Clark from the Angels to the Rays Why Thailand's deadly construction accidents are sparking outrage and scrutiny 01/16/2026 11:44am • BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s construction industry is under intense scrutiny following a series of high-profile deadly accidents. These include a crane falling onto a moving passenger train this past week and the collapse of an office tower a year ago that killed nearly 100 workers. Public concern