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Ukraine willing to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire
Washington says it will ‘immediately’ restore intelligence sharing and military aid after Kyiv accepts proposalFinancial Times - 5d -
Education Department guts its workforce as it looks to wind down agency
Around 3,000 people work in the department's Washington headquarters, and roughly 1,000 are staffed in 10 regional offices across the country.NBC News - 5d -
Sweden to expand arms and space capabilities without US
Stockholm still values co-operation with Washington but backs stronger European pillar of Nato, defence minister saysFinancial Times - 4d -
Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel
PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measuresFinancial Times - 4d -
Wizards vs. Pistons odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, March 13 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated the Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for ThursdayCBS Sports - 3d -
Bears to sign former Commanders WR Olamide Zaccheaus to 1-year deal
The Bears are signing former Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus to a one-year deal, according to Tom PelisseroYahoo Sports - 3d -
John Feinstein, Sportswriter and Author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69
A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and the Olympics.The New York Times - 3d -
Commanders restructure Andrew Wylie's contract next season
The Washington Commanders restructured Andrew Wylie's contract next season, proving he was a big part of their plans for 2025.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How South Korea’s shipyards could save the US Navy
Asian shipbuilders see opportunity to fill gap as Washington tries to keep pace with China’s naval expansionFinancial Times - 2d -
Bonding Over Books and Long Car Rides
Shannon Wu and John Sanders attended the same book festival in Washington, but didn’t meet until they connected on a dating app.The New York Times - 2d -
Commanders continue to add depth in the trenches
The Washington Commanders re-signed two offensive linemen and one defensive lineman on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Commanders bring back special teams ace on multi-year deal
The Washington Commanders were one of the NFL's best on special teams in 2024. Nick Bellore was a big reason why. He's back.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Cowboys drama a positive reminder for Commanders
The latest drama surrounding the Dallas Cowboys is a positive reminder about how far the Washington Commanders have come.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Marcus Mariota says the 'grass isn't always greener' in his return to Commanders
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota says the 'grass isn't always greener' elsewhere.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Greenland’s political leaders unite to condemn Trump takeover talk
Joint statement issued after US president reiterated his belief that Washington will eventually control the Arctic islandFinancial Times - 2d -
Former Rams WR Cooper Kupp to sign with NFC West rival after 8 years in LA
Cooper Kupp is heading home to Washington. He's expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks and will likely get $15 million or more.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 NFL Free Agency: WR Cooper Kupp agrees to 3-year, $45 million with Seahawks
Kupp, a Yakima, Washington native, is returning to his home state days after being released by the Rams.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Commanders lose top pass rusher to Cowboys
The Washington Commanders lose edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr., who retuens to the Dallas Cowboys.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
New Commanders DL Javon Kinlaw is already a fan favorite
New Washington Commanders DL Javon Kinlaw endears himself to fans in opening press conference.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Commanders to re-sign Clelin Ferrell
Defensive end Clelin Ferrell helped the Commanders make it to the NFC Championship Game last season and he'll be back in Washington for an encore.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Trying to Trap Ukraine’s Forces Amid Cease-Fire Talks
The Kremlin is pressing an offensive to take back its land in the Kursk region, while prolonging negotiations over a proposal by Washington and Kyiv.The New York Times - 1d -
Capitals vs. Sharks Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
After a rough loss in Los Angeles, the Washington Capitals are back in action and looking to rebound against the San Jose Sharks.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
With one month to play, streaking Rockets improve to No. 2 in Western Conference standings
With Denver’s shocking loss to Washington, the Rockets (43-25) enter the season’s final month at No. 2 in the Western Conference standings.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Kirk Cousins is about to surpass Tom Brady in one significant number
Former Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins continues to cement his status as the greatest businessman in NFL history.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Recapping all of the Commanders' moves through one week of free agency
We recap every Washington Commanders' transaction through one week of free agency.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Commanders acquisition of Laremy Tunsil named one of the top moves of free agency
The Washington Commanders trade for Laremy Tunsil continues to receive high praise from around the NFL.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
South Africa should not be 'bullied' by US in ambassador row, opposition says
The calls come after South Africa's ambassador in Washington was given 72 hours to leave the country.BBC News - 9h -
Russian officials criticised for giving meat grinders to mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine
Members of Putin’s United Russia party in Murmansk said gifts were initiative of the women’s wing . Local officials from Russia’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says Russia has carried out ‘hundreds of attacks’ against Ukraine this week
Ukrainian president calls for strengthened sanctions as he highlights weapons used against his country. Local officials from Russia ’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Florida school shooting thwarted, police say
A Florida teenager was arrested Sunday after a video emerged of him apparently threatening to carry out a mass shooting on the local high school. The Sanford Police Department, about 25 miles ...The Hill - 6d -
Cargo ship hits a tanker in fiery crash off England
A cargo ship struck a tanker Monday in a fiery crash in the North Sea off the coast of eastern England, causing fuel to stream into local waters. The tanker, named the MV Stena Immaculate, which ...The Hill - 5d -
Police admit arrest of anti-monarchy heckler in Oxford was unlawful
Symon Hill paid £2,500 by Thames Valley police over his arrest at proclamation of Charles III’s accession in 2022. Police have admitted acting unlawfully in arresting a trainee Baptist minister who ...The Guardian - 5d -
Experts warn of North Sea collision’s ‘devastating’ impact on marine life
Highly toxic jet fuel leaking from oil tanker threatens local ecosystems as investigations begin into collision’s cause. Leaking fuel from the collision between a cargo ship and oil tanker in the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Svitolina grateful for Indian Wells support after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
Ukrainian upsets local hope Jessica Pegula 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 Will next play Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in quarter-finals Elina Svitolina said she had received an outpouring of support from Americans ...The Guardian - 4d -
Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts
Hope Katz Zogby, a 7th grader in Baltimore, gets speech therapy and occupational therapy she receives onsite at her local charter school -- programs made possible through funding from the Education ...CBS News - 4d -
Kane Leads Red Wings to 7–3 Slump-Busting Win over Buffalo
DETROIT—At 10:23 local time Wednesday night, the Detroit Red Wings' six-game losing streak officially ended, as the horn sounded on a sorely needed 7–3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. It would've ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
USDA cuts funding for school, food bank programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting two pandemic-era programs that provide more than $1 billion combined in federal funding for schools and food banks to buy food directly from local ...CBS News - 3d -
Take your pick: Which MW teams do Lobo fans hope UNM gets a chance play?
Mar. 13—LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Thursday started as a typical UNM basketball fan day at UNLV's Thomas and Mack Center. A full throng of Lobos fanatics were in full voice for a noon (local time) tip-off ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mike Bianchi: Olympian Omari Jones will make Orlando proud once again as he embarks on his pro boxing career
ORLANDO, Fla. — “Just a kid from Orlando.” That’s what it said on the front of homegrown Olympian Omari Jones’ T-shirt the other day when he held a training session at a local gym in preparation ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Spirit win NWSL Challenge Cup in PK shootout
The Washington Spirit won the NWSL Challenge Cup on Thursday defeating the Orlando Pride 4-2 in a penalty shootout, thanks to a crucial save by Aubrey Kingsbury.ESPN - Mar. 8
