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Bear incidents close trail at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Officials at Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed a trail in the Tennessee portion of the park after three recent incidents between hikers and black bears.
04/22/26 - 2:36pm | Source: Washington Times
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More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way
The number of 4-year-olds attending state-funded preschools reached record highs last school year, driven by states embracing universal access and an unprecedented $14.4 billion in spending.
04/22/26 - 2:31pm | Source: Washington Times
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Celtics playoff schedule update will take some of the sting off of Game 2 loss
The Celtics have been gifted yet another 7 p.m. EDT tip-off with the recent scheduling of Game 5 of this opening series vs. the Sixers.
04/22/26 - 2:30pm | Source: Hardwood Houdini
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Things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend: April 24-26
Few cities do spring quite like Washington. From the monuments, to the blooms, to the stages, the district is bursting with culture this month. Whether you're a longtime resident or just in town for…
04/22/26 - 2:22pm | Source: Washington Times
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Army rolls out new fitness test only for 'combat arms' soldiers like infantry, armor
If you want to be an infantry soldier in the Army, you'll be required to heft a 40-pound sandbag onto a 65-inch-high platform 16 times, and carry two five-gallon water cans weighing 40 pounds each for…
04/22/26 - 2:15pm | Source: Washington Times
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Wizards could be in an ideal spot to take on a reclamation project
The Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher would fit right in with the 2026-27 Washington Wizards.
04/22/26 - 2:15pm | Source: Wiz of Awes
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Ship seizures raise tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. navigates peace talks with Iran
Iran's naval forces fired on and seized two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as Tehran and U.S. forces vied for control of critical waterways and the upper hand in tenuous peace…
04/22/26 - 2:11pm | Source: Washington Times
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LISTEN: China's shop of influence and horror
Communist China has been making great inroads around the world with its method of economic enslavement, the Belt and Road Initiative. But there are far worse evils taking place under the CCP's watch.…
04/22/26 - 2:10pm | Source: Washington Times
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Timberwolves must be prepared for Nuggets' likely offensive adjustment
The Denver Nuggets had success attacking the Minnesota Timberwolves' off-ball defenders in Game 1, and it's fair to expect they'll go back to this strategy.
04/22/26 - 2:00pm | Source: Dunking with Wolves
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Knicks have a Jalen Brunson problem highlighting Stephen Curry's greatness
The New York Knicks have a Jalen Brunson problem that should only serve to further Stephen Curry's greatness and place in NBA history.
04/22/26 - 2:00pm | Source: Blue Man Hoop
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Lakers look better for letting Dorian Finney-Smith go as wing is a playoff non-factor
The Los Angeles Lakers made the right move to let Dorian Finney-Smith go to the Rockets last summer.
04/22/26 - 2:00pm | Source: Lake Show Life
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Knicks hit with nasty reminder of why CJ McCollum is no villain
CJ McCollum is far from a New York Knicks villain, and Paul Pierce unintentionally reminded fans why.
04/22/26 - 2:00pm | Source: Buckets Over Broadway
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Meet Minnesotas 2026 NHL draft prospects
Hailing everywhere from Hermantown to Edina, 18 Minnesotans made the final NHL Central Scouting rankings
04/22/26 - 2:00pm | Source: On The Wolves
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Raptors found a breath of life in Game 2 that shifts all the pressure to Game 3
Raptors may be down 0-2 to the Cavaliers, but they must build on the positives of their Game 2 loss to properly execute a Game 3 victory.
04/22/26 - 1:55pm | Source: Raptors Rapture
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University of Maryland students vote to boot Epstein-connected regent Tom McMillen
University of Maryland undergraduates overwhelmingly voted to oust a regent whose name surfaced in Department of Justice files on the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
04/22/26 - 1:41pm | Source: Washington Times
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Marcus Smart Makes Lakers Playoff History In Game 2 Win Vs. Rockets
In Game 1, it was Luke Kennard who caught fire and made Los Angeles Lakers playoff history with his performance against the Houston Rockets. In Game 2, however, it was Marcus Smart who was the…
04/22/26 - 1:40pm | Source: Lakers Nation
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Supreme Court ponders deporting green card holders
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to make it easier to deport green card holders with criminal records who leave the country and try to reenter.
04/22/26 - 1:37pm | Source: Washington Times
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WNBA sets record 216-game TV and streaming slate across ABC, CBS, Amazon, NBC and more
A record 216 WNBA regular-season games and events will be available on multiple broadcast platforms throughout the year, the league announced Wednesday.
04/22/26 - 1:36pm | Source: Washington Times
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St. Paul lifts ban against TikTok influencer accused of harassing homeless people
City officials initially banned Josh Liljenquist from all city parks for 180 days.
04/22/26 - 1:34pm | Source: On The Wolves
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U.K., France host military leaders from 30 nations to plan reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The U.K. and France hosted military planners from more than 30 nations on Wednesday for discussions of a detailed plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the valuable shipping lane that Iran has closed…
04/22/26 - 1:31pm | Source: Washington Times
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