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Talking to Orlando, he said, was different. Sweeney was introduced Thursday as the new coach of the Magic, which was the obvious proof that Thursday’s attack at the airport in Niger’s capital left 11 soldiers and 2 civilians dead, authorities say 06/18/2026 02:39pm • DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Thursday’s attack at the airport in Niger’s capital left 11 soldiers and 2 civilians dead, authorities say. Brendan Sorsby drops lawsuit against NCAA after getting an injunction to play despite gambling 06/18/2026 02:38pm • Brendan Sorsby has dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA, making the quarterback ineligible again and ending his college career because of gambling. The expected motion for dismissal of the suit was filed Thursday by the 99th District Court in Lubbock County. 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At a glitzy dinner in Versailles hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, U.S. President Donald Trump seized the opportunity to sign an initial deal with Iran. Guests at Wednesday's late-night dinner were gobsmacked. White House officia Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup 06/18/2026 02:30pm • There will be blood, sweat and tears on players’ soccer jerseys at the World Cup — and plenty of deeper cultural and historical meaning, too. Here, The Associated Press runs you through some of the more compelling — and controversial — backstories from the kit designs on show in soccer’s b Former President Barack Obama hopes his newly opened center will affirm 'how precious our democracy really is' 06/18/2026 02:28pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama hopes his newly opened center will affirm 'how precious our democracy really is.' Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism 06/18/2026 02:27pm • SANTA FE, N.M. 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The Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban 06/18/2026 02:25pm • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban. Civil society groups including a Christian organization joined the challenge, argu Bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365: Bet $10, Get $365 for Any World Cup Game 06/18/2026 02:22pm • 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 Let's be honest—there is absolutely nothing better than the thrill of a loaded World Cup slate. By signing up here with the bet365 bo