Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of ...

Sudan enters a fourth year of war as officials lament an ‘abandoned crisis’

Famine. Massacres. And now badly needed food and other supplies are under strain. Sudan on Wednesday enters a fourth year of war that's being called an “abandoned ...

Real Madrid defender José Emilio Santamaría, a member of its golden generation, dies at age 96

Real Madrid defender José Emilio Santamaría, a Uruguayan who won four European Cups as part of the club's golden generation of players from the 1950s and 1960s before becoming coach ...

The Latest: US blockade of Iranian ports ‘fully implemented’ as Trump says war is near end

President Donald Trump said the war in Iran was “very close to over” in clips of an interview set to air Wednesday, while the ...

‘Great American State Fair’ to take over National Mall for 16 days

A massive, state fair-style celebration is coming to the National Mall in D.C. this summer. Organizers with Freedom 250 said ...

Anticipating future budget gaps, Maryland lawmaker calls for cost containment for education spending

The Maryland General Assembly closed a $1.4 billion budget gap during its 90-day legislative session, but a Republican critic ...

Arsenal faces pivotal week with key games in the Champions League and Premier League

A crucial week for Arsenal starts Wednesday night against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarterfinals. Mikel Arteta's team faces two huge games in its pursuit of a Premier League ...

Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals Wednesday

Washington Nationals (8-9, fourth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (10-7, second in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Jake Irvin (1-1, 7.07 ...

Mets look to stop losing streak in game against the Dodgers

New York Mets (7-11, fifth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (13-4, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Clay Holmes (2-1, 1.50 ERA, 1.11 ...

Canucks visit the Oilers after shootout victory

Vancouver Canucks (25-48-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (40-30-11, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the ...

Blues visit the Mammoth after Snuggerud’s 2-goal game

St. Louis Blues (36-33-12, in the Central Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (43-32-6, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues visit the Utah ...

Phillies and Cubs play with series tied 1-1

Chicago Cubs (8-9, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (8-9, third in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (0-1, 2.81 ERA, 0.