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Chelsea’s American project at breaking point as beleaguered team heads into FA Cup semis 04/23/2026 04:39am • Storm clouds are hovering over the American ownership project at Chelsea that has swung from being regarded as bold and exciting to now being considered reckless and damaging. Reaching the FA Cup final on Sunday likely will do little to change that. What should be an exciting weekend for Chelsea and Howard University students help 4th and 5th graders trade bookbags for white coats 04/23/2026 04:31am • About 19 students from Harriet Tubman Elementary School traded in their backpacks for white coats Wednesday thanks to Howard University's "Mini-Med School." The partnership between Howard University and D.C. Public Schools brings students from the university's School of Medicine to introduce Estonian foreign minister visits Vietnam to boost tech, trade ties 04/23/2026 04:19am • HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Wednesday and said his country aims to deepen cooperation with Vietnam in trade, technology and digital transformation. Relations between Vietnam and Estonia have accelerated in recent y Ducks and Oilers tied 1-1 heading into game 3 04/23/2026 04:11am • Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT LINE: Oilers -133, Ducks +112; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the Anaheim Ducks for ga Mammoth and Golden Knights tied 1-1 heading to game 3 04/23/2026 04:11am • Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (43-33-6, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Golden Knights -111, Mammoth -108; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Kni Montreal and Tampa Bay square off with series tied 1-1 04/23/2026 04:11am • Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Lightning -121, Canadiens +101; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Mont Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s 04/23/2026 04:10am • ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish lawmakers passed a bill late Wednesday that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15, state media reported. The legislation is the latest in a global trend to protect young people from dangerous online activity. Its passage comes a week af Today in History: April 23, Vietnam veterans stage protest at U.S. Capitol 04/23/2026 04:10am • Today is Thursday, April 23, the 113th day of 2026. There are 252 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 23, 1971, hundreds of Vietnam War veterans opposed to the conflict protested by tossing their medals and ribbons over a wire fence constructed in front of the U.S. Capitol. Also on Phillies look to stop skid in game against the Cubs 04/23/2026 04:00am • Philadelphia Phillies (8-16, fifth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (15-9, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (2-2, 1.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Cubs: Edward Cabrera (2-0, 2.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) LINE: Phill Braves bring 2-1 series lead over Nationals into game 4 04/23/2026 04:00am • Atlanta Braves (17-8, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (11-14, third in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: JR Ritchie (0-0); Nationals: Cade Cavalli (0-1, 4.12 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) LINE: Braves -132, Nationals +111; over/under is 9 ru Rockies and Padres play with series tied 1-1 04/23/2026 04:00am • San Diego Padres (16-8, second in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (10-15, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Thursday, 3:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Matt Waldron (0-1, 14.73 ERA, 2.46 WHIP, four strikeouts); Rockies: Ryan Feltner (1-1, 6.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) LINE: Padres -161, Giants host the Dodgers on home winning streak 04/23/2026 04:00am • Los Angeles Dodgers (16-8, first in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (11-13, fourth in the NL West) San Francisco; Thursday, 3:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Tyler Glasnow (2-0, 3.24 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (2-2, 5.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 27 strikeouts) LINE: Dod Children’s National Hospital unveils second mobile medical unit to expand care for kids 04/23/2026 04:00am • Children's National Hospital has unveiled a new mobile medical unit designed to increase access to both physical and mental health care for children across the D.C. region. The doctor’s office on wheels brings care directly to schools and communities, helping families overcome barriers to treat PSG leads Lens by just 4 points as race for French league title heats up 04/23/2026 03:57am • PARIS (AP) — The suspense remains intense in Ligue 1, where Paris Saint-Germain is not as dominant as on the European stage at this crucial final stretch. The reigning French champions defeated Nantes 3-0 at the Parc des Princes midweek but they had suffered a fifth loss in the French league last Trailblazing coach Eta could influence Champions League battle after Bayern's Bundesliga title 04/23/2026 03:45am • DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Pioneering coach Marie-Louise Eta has a chance to influence the battle for Champions League spots in the Bundesliga as her Union Berlin team takes on third-place Leipzig on Friday. After Bayern Munich wrapped up the title last week, the focus shifts to a host of teams b