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Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22 02/05/2026 10:56am • CAIRO (AP) — Famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan's western Darfur region, a global hunger monitoring group said Thursday as an attack by paramilitary forces on a military hospital in the country's south killed 22 people, including the hospital’s director and three members of its m Malnutrition reaches famine levels in 2 towns in Sudan's Darfur, experts say but stop short of confirming a full famine (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that the experts declared famine in those towns) 02/05/2026 10:55am • CAIRO (AP) — Malnutrition reaches famine levels in 2 towns in Sudan's Darfur, experts say but stop short of confirming a full famine (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that the experts declared famine in those towns). Snow, ice continue to cause major headaches for Montgomery Co. commuters 02/05/2026 10:54am • This ice is not so nice. Cleanup efforts remain underway in Maryland's Montgomery County after snow, ice and frigid temperatures wrapped their frozen fingers around the D.C. region. Key areas of concern include "snowcrete" piles on Wisconsin Avenue and Connecticut Avenue inside the Beltway, wh BetMGM Bonus Code TOP1500: Claim $1,500 Bonus for NBA, Seahawks-Patriots 02/05/2026 10:43am • 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 Sign up with the BetMGM bonus code TOP1500 and dive into a fun NBA betting slate Thursday night. All new users who create a new San Siro: What to know about Milan's iconic stadium hosting the Winter Olympics opening ceremony 02/05/2026 10:34am • MILAN (AP) — Milan’s San Siro stadium is set for a final hurrah. 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Mulier is currently creative director of the French fashion house Alaà Organizers say a new civilian-led aid flotilla with over 100 boats will sail to Gaza in March 02/05/2026 10:27am • JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Organizers of an international flotilla of boats carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza on Thursday announced plans for another mission with more than 100 boats in March. Campaigners, who organized a similar aid flotilla last year, described the upcoming mission as the biggest civil WTOP's News, Traffic & Weather App 02/05/2026 10:25am • WTOP is your source for regional news, traffic and weather in DC, Maryland and Virginia. 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