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More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show 04/08/2026 02:23pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The number of Federal Reserve policymakers willing to consider an interest rate hike this year rose between the January and March meetings, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months. Minutes of the Fed's March 17-18 meeti Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs 04/08/2026 02:12pm • Southwest Airlines is raising checked baggage fees by $10, less than a year after ending its ���bags fly free��� perk that long set it apart, as jet fuel costs have jumped since the start of the Iran war. Customers checking one bag will pay $45 starting on Thursday, while a second will now cost $55, Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for game against Trail Blazers 04/08/2026 02:12pm • SAN ANTONIO (AP) ��� Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were ruled out for the San Antonio Spurs ��� game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Wembanyama is out after suffering a rib contusion on Monday and Castle is out with right knee soreness, the team announced. Wembanyama ne Brazil's Indigenous leader Raoni backs Lula despite protesting against railway in the Amazon 04/08/2026 02:12pm • BRASILIA (AP) ��� Raoni Metuktire, the Amazon���s most internationally famous Indigenous leader, on Wednesday said he still supports President Luiz In��cio Lula da Silva and will campaign for his reelection in October, despite opposing projects backed by the government that are contested by him and You aren't the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day 04/08/2026 02:09pm • Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot and just ... stayed there? Maybe it���s a few minutes, or half an hour. You might be scrolling on your phone, belting out a favorite song or just staring into the distance. Scroll through TikTok and you���ll find countless vi Activists ring alarm bells about halt in Poland's air pollution progress 04/08/2026 02:07pm • WARSAW, Poland (AP) ��� Poland is one of Europe���s most polluted countries, and a flagship national program to clean the air and curb household heating demand is losing momentum ��� threatening both public health and the country���s energy security as global conflicts, including the Iran war, desta Dabble Promo Code WTOP Scores $10 NBA, Golf Bonus 04/08/2026 02:05pm • 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 By registering with the Dabble promo code WTOP, you will unlock $10 in bonuses right away. This offer arrives at a great time for sport White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings 04/08/2026 01:56pm • CHICAGO (AP) ��� The Chicago White Sox optioned opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday after three shaky outings to begin the season. An All-Star as a rookie last year, Smith has been struggling with his fastball command. The 26-year-old right-hander is 0-2 with a 10.80 E White House says Trump is opposed to tolls for ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz 04/08/2026 01:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� White House says Trump is opposed to tolls for ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Trooper struck by vehicle while following Virginia man running across Capital Beltway 04/08/2026 01:51pm • A police pursuit on the Capital Beltway in Virginia ��� by vehicle and on foot ��� led to a rear-ended tractor-trailer, an injured state trooper and an arrest at a Metro station in D.C. on Tuesday night, officials said. A Virginia State Police Trooper is recovering after being struck by a passing British pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns at baptism 04/08/2026 01:49pm • LONDON (AP) ��� A British pastor was charged with manslaughter Wednesday in the drowning of a 61-year-old man at a backyard baptism ceremony. Cheryl Bartley, 48, faces one count of gross negligence manslaughter for the death of Robert Smith on Oct. 8, 2023 in Birmingham, prosecutors said. The Life Mother hopes freed US reporter will come home following her release from Iraqi captors 04/08/2026 01:47pm • MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (AP) ��� The mother of a freelance American journalist who was released from captivity in Iraq said Wednesday that she hopes her daughter will finally return home to rural Wisconsin after living abroad for decades. Katib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia group, kidnapped 49-year-ol White House says VP JD Vance will lead US negotiating team in Islamabad talks aimed at finding permanent end to war 04/08/2026 01:46pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� White House says VP JD Vance will lead US negotiating team in Islamabad talks aimed at finding permanent end to war. White House demands Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz immediately after Iran says it closed waterway 04/08/2026 01:44pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� White House demands Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz immediately after Iran says it closed waterway. California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots 04/08/2026 01:43pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ��� The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a county sheriff who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his probe into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it. The order came after California Attorney