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Soccer player Dos Santos signs first pro deal after surviving fatal bar fire in Switzerland 04/21/2026 04:57am • METZ, France (AP) — After surviving a fatal bar fire in Switzerland on New Year’s Day, French soccer player Tahirys Dos Santos has signed his first professional contract with Metz. The Ligue 1 club announced the one-year contract signing late Monday, nine days after the 19-year-old defender retu LIVE RESULTS: Virginia's redistricting referendum 04/21/2026 04:32am • Virginia's congressional map is up in the air as voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether lawmakers can redraw it mid-decade. The proposed amendment to the state constitution would authorize the General Assembly to move forward with a plan spearheaded by Virginia Democrats. Outside o Romania great Gheorghe Hagi returns for second stint as national team coach after Lucescu's death 04/21/2026 04:27am • BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania great Gheorghe Hagi has been hired as national team coach for the second time. He was appointed to replace Mircea Lucescu, who died two weeks ago. The 61-year-old Hagi is widely regarded as Romania’s greatest ever soccer player, having led the country to the Wor AI is helping these Terps create a biodegradable plastic cling wrap 04/21/2026 04:26am • Researchers at the University of Maryland are working on a new biodegradable plastic wrap designed to keep food fresh longer, and they’re using artificial intelligence to help perfect it. The plastic cling wrap used to cover leftovers and place them into the fridge can help extend the life Former Foreign Office official says Mandelson did not fail security vetting because of his relationship with Epstein 04/21/2026 04:25am • LONDON (AP) — Former Foreign Office official says Mandelson did not fail security vetting because of his relationship with Epstein. Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson as US ambassador 04/21/2026 04:11am • LONDON (AP) — Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Philadelphia brings 2-0 series lead into game 3 against Pittsburgh 04/21/2026 04:10am • Pittsburgh Penguins (41-25-16, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Flyers -116, Penguins -104; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Flyers lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers Wild and Stars square off with series tied 1-1 04/21/2026 04:10am • Dallas Stars (50-20-12, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Wild -128, Stars +108; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the Minnesota Wild for ga Oilers host the Ducks with 1-0 series lead 04/21/2026 04:10am • Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT LINE: Oilers -191, Ducks +158; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Oilers lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks Today in History: April 21, Prince dead at age 57 04/21/2026 04:10am • Today is Tuesday, April 21, the 111th day of 2026. There are 254 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 21, 2016, Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times, was found dead at his home in suburban Minneapolis from an accidental fentanyl overdose; he Iran state TV says 'no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad ... so far' as speculation about US talks grows 04/21/2026 04:05am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran state TV says 'no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad ... so far' as speculation about US talks grows. Marlins play the Cardinals leading series 1-0 04/21/2026 04:01am • St. Louis Cardinals (13-9, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (11-12, second in the NL East) Miami; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Dustin May (2-2, 6.98 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Marlins: Chris Paddack (0-3, 5.59 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) LINE: Marlins -118 Cubs play the Phillies on home winning streak 04/21/2026 04:01am • Philadelphia Phillies (8-14, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (13-9, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (1-3, 7.94 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (1-1, 2.45 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 31 strikeouts) LINE: Cubs -120, Rockies play the Padres in first of 3-game series 04/21/2026 04:01am • San Diego Padres (15-7, second in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (9-14, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Randy Vasquez (0-0); Rockies: TBD LINE: Padres -142, Rockies +119; over/under is 11 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies host the San Diego Pa Braves bring road win streak into game against the Nationals 04/21/2026 04:01am • Atlanta Braves (16-7, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (10-13, third in the NL East) Washington; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Reynaldo Lopez (1-0, 2.18 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Nationals: Foster Griffin (2-0, 3.05 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) LINE: Braves