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What Prince George's Co. doesn't want at the Six Flags site 04/09/2026 02:22pm • It's not all fun and games when you're trying to figure out what to do with a massive amusement park site in Prince George's County. The Maryland county is testing the waters, so to speak, after an investment group that includes NBA All-Star and D.C.-area native Kevin Durant agreed to buy the Six IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth 04/09/2026 02:16pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy ��� whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday. Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the fund will downgrade its forecast for the world economy next week. NIL deals and players' reactions to them give NFL teams another tool to evaluate draft prospects 04/09/2026 02:12pm • The NIL deals that are transforming college sports are also allowing NFL teams to gain insight into how a young player will react to having money before they get a big pro contract. For many evaluators, it has become an important tool in the draft process. ���The cool thing about college scouting th Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code WTOPDYW: Get Double Winning Boosts for the Masters, MLB, NBA Games (April 9) 04/09/2026 02:04pm • 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 Double your winnings on any MLB, NBA and Masters bet today when you sign up with the Caesars Sportsbook promo code WTOPDYW. Mexican miner rescued after nearly 14 days in a flooded Sinaloa mine 04/09/2026 01:57pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) ��� A miner was rescued Wednesday after being trapped for nearly 14 days following a collapse in the northern Mexican state of Sinaloa, authorities said in a statement. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that another miner has been found dead and one more is still missin Don't get too cozy when it comes to gas prices across DC region 04/09/2026 01:46pm • A tentative ceasefire deal with Iran is in place and it has caused the price of crude oil to drop this week, but that drop is not reflected in the prices you pay at the pump yet. According to Gas Buddy, the earliest drivers could see relief at the pump is this weekend because of how often gas Rutte the 'Trump whisperer' faces a fresh test as the US leader turns on NATO over Iran 04/09/2026 01:45pm • BRUSSELS (AP) ��� NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte declined to say Thursday whether President Donald Trump had repeated his threat to quit the military organization, saying only that the U.S. leader was disappointed in some allies for being too slow to help with the Iran war. Rutte's remarks came a Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row 04/09/2026 01:42pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate dropped to 6.37% from 6.46% last week Peruvians choosing a president from 35-candidate pool in Sunday's election 04/09/2026 01:38pm • LIMA, Peru (AP) ��� A former minister, a comedian and a political heiress are among 35 candidates to become Peru's ninth president in just 10 years. The election Sunday takes place during a surge in violent crime and corruption, fueling widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates US abortion opponents want Trump's FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions 04/09/2026 01:38pm • U.S. abortion opponents are increasingly frustrated with the lack of action by President Donald Trump's administration to stem the flow of abortion pills prescribed online that they view as undermining state abortion bans. A court ruling this week in a lawsuit the Louisiana attorney general brought Michigan betting that space is next frontier to create jobs 04/09/2026 01:33pm • When the US this month sent its first crewed rocket mission into space in 50 years, Michigan-made products went along for the ride. Blades and nozzles in the four engines of the Artemis II rocket came from Moeller Aerospace in Harbor Springs, a state supplier to NASA contractors. Elmet Technologies NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduation 04/09/2026 01:30pm • An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss potential changes to eligibility rules that would include an age limit, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. The proposal, which mirrors language written in the executive order issued by President Donald Trump last week, would give athletes f Taxpayers will help fund Independence Arch, or so-called 'Arc de Trump' 04/09/2026 01:28pm • ▶ Watch Video: Trump says proposed arch to commemorate country's anniversary is for "me" Washington — American taxpayers will help fund the construction of President Trump's planned triumphal arch in Arlington, Virginia, according to the spending pla 'We got our butts kicked': Republicans reckon with Democratic success ahead of the midterms 04/09/2026 01:25pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) ��� The bluntest assessment of Republicans' failures during this week's elections in Wisconsin came from one of their own. ���We got our butts kicked,��� said U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is running for governor. He was referring to Democratic victories in campaigns for the Wisconsi Sid and Ovi through the years: A look at the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry as its final acts loom 04/09/2026 01:20pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) ��� It might be a stretch to say that the rivalry between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin saved the NHL. There is no doubt their arrival ushered in a new era for a league desperately in need of a jolt after losing the 2004-05 season to a lockout. Separated by a year in the NHL dra