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Trump signs two executive orders aimed at boosting home ownership as cost concerns mount ahead of midterms 03/13/2026 03:18pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump signs two executive orders aimed at boosting home ownership as cost concerns mount ahead of midterms. US military is sending roughly 2,500 Marines and at least one extra warship to Middle East, AP source says 03/13/2026 03:17pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — US military is sending roughly 2,500 Marines and at least one extra warship to Middle East, AP source says. Affidavit shows the Old Dominion shooter asked if ROTC members were in classroom before opening fire 03/13/2026 03:15pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Affidavit shows the Old Dominion shooter asked if ROTC members were in classroom before opening fire. Photos show response after attack at suburban Detroit synagogue 03/13/2026 03:07pm • WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield Township, and the car burst into flames before the attacker was fatally shot by security. Police and investigators secured the scene as worried parents rushed to pick 'Initial aggression' from baby elephant's mom, aunties more welcoming, zookeepers say 03/13/2026 03:05pm • A baby Asian elephant is expected to begin welcoming visitors to the Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. on Earth Day. Linh Mai will be about 11 weeks old when she makes her public debut April 22, according to a Friday announcement from the National Zoo. Her birth made history as Linh Mai is the Moscow businesses struggle as Russia restricts cellphone internet services 03/13/2026 03:03pm • MOSCOW (AP) — Many foreign websites were blocked Friday on mobile phones in central Moscow under restrictions that have gripped the Russian capital for more than a week, derailing the routine of millions of residents and slamming businesses that rely on cellphone internet. Russian authorities have Bates scores 27, Louisiana Tech takes down Missouri State 69-66 in Conference USA Tournament semis 03/13/2026 03:03pm • HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — AJ Bates had 27 points in Louisiana Tech's 69-66 victory over Missouri State on Friday in the Conference USA Tournament semifinals. Bates added six assists for the Bulldogs (20-13). DJ Dudley scored 10 points, going 5 of 9 from the field. Michael Osei-Bonsu led the Bears ( Dabble Promo Code WTOP: Get $10 Bonus for NBA Picks This Weekend 03/13/2026 03:00pm • 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 Daily fantasy players can get off to a fast start with Dabble promo code WTOP. New users will be eligible for a $10 no-deposit bonus ah Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter with prior terrorism conviction 03/13/2026 02:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter with prior terrorism conviction. Jury finds ex-NY trooper guilty of manslaughter in 2020 chase that killed 11-year-old 03/13/2026 02:45pm • KINGSTON, N.Y. (AP) — A former New York state trooper accused of ramming his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase leading to the death of an 11-year-old girl was convicted of manslaughter Friday at his second trial. Prosecutors say Christopher Baldner, 47, rammed the SUV twice on the New Women's College Basketball Scores 03/13/2026 02:30pm • Friday, Mar. 13 TOURNAMENT Coastal Quarterfinals Charleston 58, William & Mary 55 Mid American Semifinal Miami (OH) 80, Ohio 52 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Semifinal Howard 65, Coppin State 50 Southwestern Athletic Semifinal Southern University 51, Alabama A&M 49 ___ Tornado hit Howard Co. during Wednesday's storms, weather service confirms 03/13/2026 02:29pm • An EF-1 tornado touched down in Howard County, Maryland, during Wednesday's storms, the National Weather Service confirmed Friday. The tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees in a narrow corridor along Old Frederick Road in Cooksville, the weather service said. No one was injured. Accordi Tarleton State hires Utah State associate head coach Eric Haut to replace Billy Gillispie 03/13/2026 02:14pm • STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Tarleton State has named Utah State associate coach Eric Haut to replace Billy Gillispie, who resigned last month because of medical issues. Haut, whose hiring was announced Thursday, was on Utah State's staff for two seasons after five as an assistant at Northern Kentuc The 49ers agree to a deal to bring back Pro Bowl special teamer Luke Gifford 03/13/2026 02:05pm • SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million deal to bring back Pro Bowl special teams player Luke Gifford. A person familiar with the deal said the sides came to an agreement on the contract for the free agent linebacker on Friday. The person spoke on Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find 03/13/2026 01:59pm • NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn't work very well, with one of its worst effectiveness rates in more than a decade. A new strain that dominated the early winter was not well matched to the vaccine, leading to an intense early onslaught of