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Key takeaways from China's new 5-year economic blueprint and growth target 03/05/2026 05:35am • BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday set its lowest economic growth target since 1991 at the opening of its annual national congress, in what some economists interpreted as a reflection of pragmatism as a weak domestic economy bites. Beijing also released the full draft of its five-year plan up to 203 Where to watch classic films at a one-of-a-kind movie theater in Virginia 03/05/2026 05:30am • It’s one of less than 50 movie theaters in the world that has the capability to screen films in any format — as originally intended. Located inside the Library of Congress' National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, Virginia, the theater is open to anyone from the public. The Libr Things to do in the DC area: Holi Festival, Chefs' Collaboration Night … and more! 03/05/2026 05:30am • India's most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, is once again making a vibrant splash in Dupont Circle Park. This Saturday, guests of the event can expect colorful powder thrown all around to celebrate what is also known as the Festival of Colors. The Dupont Circle BID partnered with the Ind War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA 03/05/2026 05:19am • NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs. Spain game known as Finalissima this month even as the emirate is targeted by Iranian missiles in the widening Middle East war started by Israel and the United States. “At present, there are no alternative venues bein Congress members briefed on Iran's 'imminent threat' get few specifics from Trump officials 03/05/2026 05:06am • Rep. Jen Kiggans, a Republican from Virginia, was among the lawmakers briefed on Tuesday by Trump administration officials on the U.S. war with Iran. The Navy veteran came away convinced that Iran posed an "imminent threat." But she told WTOP's Nick Iannelli she does not know specifically Punch the orphan macaque is outgrowing his plushie and making friends 03/05/2026 05:04am • ICHIKAWA, Japan (AP) — Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys. Images of Punch dragging around the toy bigger than him drew attention to the residents of a zoo near Tokyo. When other monkeys 'Restoring the rule of law’: Why declaring war matters 03/05/2026 04:45am • It’s been less than a week since the beginning of the war with Iran. While the United States has not declared war on Iran, it has — along with Israel — killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, other government leaders and targeted high-priority military assets. Iran in turn atta North Carolina A&T Aggies square off against the Northeastern Huskies in CAA Tournament 03/05/2026 04:43am • Northeastern Huskies (6-23, 2-16 CAA) vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies (11-18, 4-14 CAA) Washington; Friday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: N.C. A&T and Northeastern square off in the CAA Tournament. The Aggies have gone 4-14 against CAA opponents, with a 7-4 record in non-conference play. N.C. A& North Dakota State squares off against Oral Roberts in Summit League Tournament 03/05/2026 04:43am • Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (10-22, 5-12 Summit League) vs. North Dakota State Bison (24-7, 14-2 Summit League) Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Dakota State plays in the Summit League Tournament against Oral Roberts. The Bison's record in Summit League games is 14-2 UT Martin meets Eastern Illinois in OVC Tournament 03/05/2026 04:43am • Eastern Illinois Panthers (13-19, 9-12 OVC) vs. UT Martin Skyhawks (21-10, 13-7 OVC) Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UT Martin and Eastern Illinois meet in the OVC Tournament. The Skyhawks have gone 13-7 against OVC opponents, with an 8-3 record in non-conference play. UT Mart Southeast Missouri State Redhawks square off against the Lindenwood Lions in OVC Tournament 03/05/2026 04:43am • Lindenwood Lions (18-14, 12-9 OVC) vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (19-12, 14-6 OVC) Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southeast Missouri State plays in the OVC Tournament against Lindenwood. The Redhawks' record in OVC play is 14-6, and their record is 5-6 in non-confe Southern Miss takes on James Madison in Sun Belt Tournament 03/05/2026 04:43am • James Madison Dukes (18-14, 10-9 Sun Belt) vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles (16-15, 9-9 Sun Belt) Pensacola, Florida; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dukes -1.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Miss plays in the Sun Belt Tournament against James Madison. The Golden Eagles have Radford plays in Big South Tournament against the Presbyterian 03/05/2026 04:43am • Presbyterian Blue Hose (14-17, 7-9 Big South) vs. Radford Highlanders (16-15, 9-7 Big South) Johnson City, Tennessee; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Radford takes on Presbyterian in the Big South Tournament. The Highlanders are 9-7 against Big South opponents and 7-8 in non-conference play. Radf Kent State hosts Western Michigan after Williams' 22-point performance 03/05/2026 04:43am • Western Michigan Broncos (10-20, 4-13 MAC) at Kent State Golden Flashes (22-8, 13-4 MAC) Kent, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Michigan takes on Kent State after Justice Williams scored 22 points in Western Michigan's 74-71 overtime loss to the Ball State Cardinals. The Golden Flashes Arkansas State Red Wolves play in Sun Belt Tournament against the Georgia Southern Eagles 03/05/2026 04:43am • Georgia Southern Eagles (17-15, 9-10 Sun Belt) vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves (20-11, 11-7 Sun Belt) Pensacola, Florida; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas State takes on Georgia Southern in the Sun Belt Tournament. The Red Wolves are 11-7 against Sun Belt opponents and 9-4 in non-conferen