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Boil water advisory lifted for parts of southern Prince George’s County 07/04/2026 09:06am • The boil water advisory that was in effect for hundreds of WSSC Water customers in the Accokeek and Clinton areas of southern Prince George’s County, Maryland, has been lifted. The utility company said that the advisory was lifted at 9 p.m. Friday. Affected customers are advised to flush Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns 07/04/2026 09:00am • BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a northern town. Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, a spokesperson for ​the Azawad Liberation Fr Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash 07/04/2026 08:56am • ERFURT, Germany (AP) — Delegates at the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party on Saturday overwhelmingly reelected its leaders, including Alice Weidel, as tens of thousands of protesters aimed to disrupt the meeting and some clashed with police. Alternative for Germany Missing 16-year-old found dead in Potomac River 07/04/2026 08:55am • The body of a 16-year-old boy who was reported missing was found Friday in the Potomac River near Great Falls Park in Montgomery County, Maryland. Montgomery County police said on Thursday, at around 6 a.m., fire and rescue crews went to the river near the 10800 block of MacArthur Boulevard f Brandon Miller storms past 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus to win the 800 at Prefontaine Classic 07/04/2026 06:30am • EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — This was shaping up to be the Cooper Lutkenhaus Show. The 17-year-old phenom was leading the 800 meters with the finish line just around the corner. That's when Brandon Miller made his move and stole not only the win but the show. Miller finished in 1 minute, 43.68 seconds to h New Zealand edges France 34-32 to open rugby's first Nations Championship 07/04/2026 05:40am • CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand opened rugby's inaugural Nations Championship, and a new era under head coach Dave Rennie, with an ambitious but deeply-flawed 34-32 win over France on Saturday. Rennie called for two qualities from the All Blacks, brutality and optimism, and they produ Mali's government reports rebel attacks across north of the country, targeting major cities 07/04/2026 05:34am • BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali's government reports rebel attacks across north of the country, targeting major cities. Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home 07/04/2026 05:16am • NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays, and cooking instead of eating out while on vacation to save money With this scorching weather, how much water should you really be drinking? 07/04/2026 05:03am • The big recommendation is always to drink a lot of water when it gets hot. Well, with these extreme record temperatures, how much water does that mean? According to the CDC, in the heat you'll want to drink 8 ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes, which is about a quart every hour. And do Short film highlights Black women preserving history of ancestors who contributed to the American Revolution 07/04/2026 04:55am • Stay with WTOP for coverage of America’s semiquincentennial Fourth of July, including fireworks, ‘A Capital Fourth’ concert, and other celebrations. Tune in to 103.5 FM on air, online or via the WTOP app. Reisha Raney is a mathematician and engineer by training, and a member of the Mar Mubadala DC Open ‘about 97% sold out’ as player field announced, Ein says 07/04/2026 04:48am • The Mubadala DC Open is set to sell out once again before a tennis ball is served. Mark Ein, chairman of the annual tennis tournament, told WTOP Thursday that tickets are getting "very scarce" with the event already about 97% sold out. The DC Open is set to take place from July 25 to Aug. 2 at th Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates 250 with full slate of free July Fourth events 07/04/2026 04:33am • Stay with WTOP for coverage of America’s semiquincentennial Fourth of July, including fireworks, ‘A Capital Fourth’ concert, and other celebrations. Tune in to 103.5 FM on air, online or via the WTOP app. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is hosting a full schedule of live music, cultu Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead 07/04/2026 04:28am • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy. His hopes of a second consecutive World Cup title also lived on — and that accomplishment was anything but easy. Messi’s goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his Smoke from fireworks adds a July Fourth health challenge for these groups 07/04/2026 04:14am • Stay with WTOP for coverage of America's semiquincentennial Fourth of July, including fireworks, 'A Capital Fourth' concert, and other celebrations. Tune in to 103.5 FM on air, online or via the WTOP app. Where there are fireworks, there's smoke — and a greater risk of breathing difficulties fo Today in History: July 4, Declaration of Independence adopted in Philadelphia 07/04/2026 04:10am • Today in History Today is Saturday, July 4, the 185th day of 2026. There are 180 days left in the year. This is U.S. Independence Day. Today in History: On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Also on t