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BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Duke's Cameron Boozer, UNC's Caleb Wilson headline forwards in NBA draft 06/18/2026 06:00am • AJ Dybantsa's tantalizing skill has long made him the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft. The BYU standout met all expectations in becoming a first-team Associated Press All-American. He's the headliner among a forward group that features fellow freshmen Cameron Boozer of Duke a World Cup formations, explained: A look at how coaches are setting up their squads 06/18/2026 06:00am • GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) ��� It���s number-crunching time when it comes to formations at the World Cup. Every team starts with a goalkeeper in front of the net, but then it���s up to the 48 coaches to try to arrange their lineups to optimize their players and match up effectively with opponents. On Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom 06/18/2026 06:00am • Americans overwhelmingly want to volunteer. Nonprofits desperately need them. The problem, according to the nonprofit Points of Light, is connecting the two. The organization, founded by former President George H.W. Bush to encourage service, is set to unveil plans to improve that connection at its Slovakia���s government faces confidence vote as debt exceeds constitutional limit 06/18/2026 05:39am • BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) ��� The Slovak government is set to face a parliamentary confidence vote Thursday that was triggered by the country���s debt surpassing fiscal limits set by the Constitution. The motion was called after the Constitutional Court, the country���s highest authority, ruled Wedn Real Madrid signs France defender Ibrahima Konat�� to 4-year deal 06/18/2026 05:30am • MADRID (AP) ��� Real Madrid says it has reached a deal with Ibrahima Konat�� to sign the France defender to a four-year contract. The Spanish powerhouse announced the deal on Thursday while the central defender is with his national team at the World Cup. Konat�� was a free agent after his deal with US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue 06/18/2026 05:29am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, acco PHOTO ESSAY: In Gaza, orphaned children navigate grief while trying to hold on to childhood 06/18/2026 04:54am • GAZA (AP) ��� Israel���s military campaign in Gaza has left tens of thousands of Palestinian children without one or more of their parents, adding to what UNICEF has said is the conflict���s ���unconscionable��� toll on the territory���s youth. The loss is among the war���s most lasting consequences Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year 06/18/2026 04:44am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) ��� Qantas Airways plans to launch the world���s longest direct flight next year, a service of up to 22 hours nonstop between London and Sydney. The Sydney-based airline on Thursday unveiled the first of its specially-modified Airbus A350-1000 jets that will regularly make Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. forces in Europe 06/18/2026 04:13am • BRUSSELS (AP) ��� Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. forces in Europe. Today in History: June 18, War of 1812 begins 06/18/2026 04:10am • Today is Thursday, June 18, the 169th day of 2026. There are 196 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 18, 1812, the War of 1812 began as the United States Congress approved, and President James Madison signed, a declaration of war against Britain. Also on this date: In 1778, Phillies host the Mets on 3-game home win streak 06/18/2026 04:00am • New York Mets (33-41, fifth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (40-34, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Sean Manaea (1-2, 4.78 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 51 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.86 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 71 strikeouts) LINE: Phillies -1 Giants try to continue win streak, play the Braves 06/18/2026 04:00am • San Francisco Giants (31-43, fourth in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (46-27, first in the NL East) Atlanta; Thursday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Landen Roupp (5-7, 4.24 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 82 strikeouts); Braves: Martin Perez (5-3, 2.90 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 51 strikeouts) LINE: Braves -145, Juneteenth 2026: What's open, what's closed in the DC area 06/18/2026 03:59am • Here's what's open and what's closed in the D.C. area Friday in honor of Juneteenth. In 2021, Congress approved a bill to make June 19 ��� Juneteenth ��� the 12th federal holiday. Most local governments in the D.C. area also observe Juneteenth. The day marks a celebration of a significant mome Parking restrictions, street closures to impact drivers during Juneteenth Parade and Capital Pride Block Party, festival 06/18/2026 03:59am • On Friday, the District's Ward 7 is holding its Juneteenth Parade and Opal���s Walk for Freedom. Then over the weekend, Capital Pride's biggest events will be held throughout the city. With these celebrations comes some street closures and parking restrictions to look out for. Juneteenth Parade and Car Review: Subaru doubles down: The Outback Wilderness turns rugged up to 11 06/18/2026 03:57am • What happens when you Outback-ify a Subaru Outback? The original Outback took a Legacy wagon, raised it up and added plastic body cladding. Now, with the Legacy gone, an all-new standard Outback gets further raised and emboldened to create the latest Outback Wilderness. It basically has body claddin