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Drone strikes and clashes in eastern Congo threaten region's peace efforts 03/13/2026 03:33pm • GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Friday accused each other of violating terms of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending decadeslong fighting and bringing a permanent peace in the conflict-battered region. Recent drone strikes and clashes have cast doubt over the pe Embattled Pitt men's basketball coach Jeff Capel will return next season 03/13/2026 03:33pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Capel is sticking around in Pittsburgh. Athletic director Allen Greene announced Friday that Capel will be back for a ninth season despite a disappointing 13-20 mark this year that ended with a 98-88 loss to North Carolina State in the second round of the ACC tournament. “ Federal judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's Federal Reserve investigation, dealing blow to inquiry 03/13/2026 03:29pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's Federal Reserve investigation, dealing blow to inquiry. Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms 03/13/2026 03:21pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at showing his commitment to improving home affordability — a key issue for many voters going into November’s election for control of the House and Senate. Under the first order, the federal government w 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 ___