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This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war 05/21/2026 04:57am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As negotiations with the United States hang in the balance, a hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad over the past decades is believed to have seized a place near the center of power. Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Iran's pa A record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day 05/21/2026 04:38am • KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Hundreds of climbers scaled Mount Everest in a single day, setting a new record with 274 successful ascents, officials said Thursday. The climbers took advantage of the clear weather on Wednesday, said Rishi Ram Bhandari of the Expedition Operators Association Nepal. It wa NetEase: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/21/2026 04:37am • KOWLOON, Hong Kong (AP) — KOWLOON, Hong Kong (AP) — NetEase Inc. (NTES) on Thursday reported earnings of $1.55 billion in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Kowloon, Hong Kong-based company said it had profit of $2.40. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, were $2.53 per share. Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias 05/21/2026 04:24am • BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near the country’s borders with India and Thailand, marking a significant advance in the civil war as it seeks to reassert control of regions long held by resistance forces. A report in the state-run Things to do in the DC area: Memorial Day events, Strawberry Jubilee Fest … and more! 05/21/2026 04:23am • Across the D.C. region, there are several ways to honor the lives and legacies of those who served and sacrificed for this country. Memorial Day is observed each year on the last Monday in May, but there are several demonstrations, parades and ceremonies occurring as well. First, some of the larg Car Review: Kia's K4 hatchback dazzles while refusing to blend in 05/21/2026 04:12am • You will not lose this car in a parking lot. This Kia K4 Hatchback dazzles in its optional sparkling yellow paint, but it offers functionality as well. Kia bills this one as delivering class-leading rear headroom and legroom, and a rear hatch never hurts when it comes to hauling. This GT-Line Turbo Golden Knights take 1-0 series lead into game 2 against the Avalanche 05/21/2026 04:11am • Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Avalanche -188, Golden Knights +156; over/under is 6 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Golden Knights lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit Today in History: May 21, Clara Barton founds American Red Cross 05/21/2026 04:10am • Today is Thursday, May 21, the 141st day of 2026. There are 224 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross was founded by nurse and educator Clara Barton in Washington, D.C. Also on this date: In 1924, 14-year-old Bobby Franks was murdered in a “thrill kill Memorial Day weekend brings long list of road closures to DC 05/21/2026 04:05am • Memorial Day means crowded streets in downtown D.C., but not because of traffic. Drivers will make way for the National Memorial Day Parade on Monday. There's a long list of road closures to accommodate the event. It starts Saturday at 7 a.m. when the following streets will be posted as emerge Diamondbacks look to keep home win streak going, host the Rockies 05/21/2026 04:01am • Colorado Rockies (19-31, fifth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (25-23, third in the NL West) Phoenix; Thursday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Zach Agnos (0-0, 5.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (4-1, 2.53 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 39 strikeouts) LINE: Di Braves bring 2-1 series advantage over Marlins into game 4 05/21/2026 04:01am • Atlanta Braves (34-16, first in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (22-28, fourth in the NL East) Miami; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (1-0, 2.45 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (3-2, 3.53 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 45 strikeouts) LINE: Braves -142, Ma Nationals face the Mets leading series 2-1 05/21/2026 04:01am • New York Mets (21-28, fifth in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (25-25, third in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: David Peterson (2-4, 5.40 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Nationals: Cade Cavalli (2-2, 4.05 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 52 strikeouts) LINE: Mets -115 Pirates play the Cardinals after Griffin's 4-hit game 05/21/2026 04:01am • Pittsburgh Pirates (25-24, fifth in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (28-20, second in the NL Central) St. Louis; Thursday, 1:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Braxton Ashcraft (2-2, 3.09 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 56 strikeouts); Cardinals: Dustin May (3-4, 4.81 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 35 strikeouts) LI A year after opening, does Southeast DC trust Cedar Hill hospital? 05/21/2026 03:58am • Tom Donohue was taken to Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Southeast D.C. by ambulance last July. When he arrived, he wasn’t triaged. Instead, he was rolled in the hospital’s waiting room. He spent hours there. An Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, Donohue texted a colleague w Photos show India sweltering under a severe heat wave 05/21/2026 02:45am • photos-show-india-sweltering-under-a-severe-heat-wave