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Photos of Kate, the Princess of Wales on her trip to Italy 05/14/2026 09:57am • photos-of-kate-the-princess-of-wales-on-her-trip-to-italy Rubio says it would be ‘terrible mistake’ if China tried to take Taiwan by force and US position on island is unchanged 05/14/2026 09:31am • BEIJING (AP) — Rubio says it would be ‘terrible mistake’ if China tried to take Taiwan by force and US position on island is unchanged. Furor over VAR decision now fuels anger in Scottish soccer's title race following England row 05/14/2026 09:29am • Just days after English soccer had what many said was its most controversial VAR call, Scotland said: Hold my beer. Two league title races on a knife edge, two hugely consequential refereeing decisions that provoked equal amounts of anger, confusion and conspiracy theories. Also delight for Celtic, Ideal Power: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/14/2026 09:23am • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ideal Power Inc. (IPWR) on Thursday reported a loss of $3.6 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 33 cents. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights Things to do in the DC area: Yard Sale Extravaganza, Asia in a Bite Food Fest … and more! 05/14/2026 09:20am • For shopping enthusiasts ready to search for the best deals, the Capitol Hill Yard Sale Extravaganza returns this Saturday. Expect a variety of wares, including children's toys, household items, vinyl records, books and vintage items. This event, hosted by The Hill is Home, starts at 9 a.m. and r Trump's talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Venezuela 05/14/2026 09:16am • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Twice this week, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in turning Venezuela into his country’s 51st state. The latest came via a Truth Social post Tuesday with a map showing the South American country filled with the U.S. flag. Previous statements doubting Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule 05/14/2026 09:10am • Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a subpoena to the NFL as his office investigates whether the league has committed potential civils rights violations related to the Rooney Rule and the league's other employment practices, policies and programs. Uthmeier, who threatened possible enf A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion 05/14/2026 09:08am • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia region has welcomed major championships to five of its golf clubs, most notably Merion and this week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink. Yet the area’s greatest contribution to the game may have come a few miles away in West Philadelphia, where a rebirth is ta SuperCom: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/14/2026 09:06am • TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — SuperCom Ltd. (SPCB) on Thursday reported earnings of $1.3 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had net income of 24 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 51 cents Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons 05/14/2026 09:05am • ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It's all added up to being the first team in the big leagues to 30 victories. The Braves improved MLB's top record to 30-13 with another thrilling triumph Wednesday night, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Chicago Cu US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast 05/14/2026 08:42am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits for the the week ending May 9 rose by 12,000 to 211,000, the Labor Department reporte Retail sales rose 0.5% in April from March as the rising price of gas leaves less money for nonessential items 05/14/2026 08:32am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales rose 0.5% in April from March as the rising price of gas leaves less money for nonessential items. US filings for jobless benefits up to 211,000 last week as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecasts 05/14/2026 08:32am • WASHINGTON (AP) — US filings for jobless benefits up to 211,000 last week as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecasts. Fairfax Co. prosecutor, sheriff to testify on Capitol Hill whether preferential treatment given to defendants in US illegally 05/14/2026 08:30am • Are Fairfax County, Virginia's top prosecutor and sheriff giving preferential treatment to defendants who are in the United States illegally? That will be the focus of a Capitol Hill hearing Thursday. Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano and Sheriff Stacey Kincaid will be testifying before t Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for a naval missile system 05/14/2026 08:28am • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Norway’s move to revoke the export license for a naval missile system for Malaysia's navy, warning it could damage confidence in European defense suppliers. Anwar said he raised Malaysia’s “vehement ob