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Bill could bring Virginia’s first self-driving cars and trucks by 2028
SUMMARY: Virginia lawmakers are moving to create a legal path for self-driving trucks and ride-hailing services, but the rollout remains slow and tightly controlled. Sen. Saddam Salim says his bill sets a framework and keeps regulators in the loop. He told ARLnow he expects years of tweaks after any new law. He says companies would likely run small pilots first before expanding. He argues the tech could help when rideshares are scarce early in the morning. He also points to rural gaps and disability access issues. The bill has passed the Senate and now sits in a House subcommittee.
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US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states
SUMMARY: A partisan battle to redraw U.S. House districts is raging in some states, even though campaigning is underway. The final boundaries for congressional voting districts remain uncertain in Missouri and Virginia. And Florida's governor is pushing lawmakers to reshape House districts ahead of this year's election. The activity comes after President Donald Trump triggered an unusual mid-decade redistricting battle by encouraging Texas to redraw its House districts for partisan advantage. California reciprocated, and a tit-for-tat redistricting clash soon spread to other states. It remains to be seen whether the changes will make any difference in which party wins control of Congress.
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Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department
SUMMARY: As the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role policing discrimination in America’s schools. In its place, some are pushing states to step up. In Pennsylvania and elsewhere, Democrats are proposing new state agencies to investigate schools and uphold students’ civil rights. More immediately, some are also urging existing state offices to step in when students face discrimination based on race, disability or sex at school. Pushing the work to states could create a patchwork of systems with uneven protections. But proponents say it offers a backstop for families with nowhere else to turn.
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Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills. On Wednesday, he hosted technology companies at the White House and promoted a “ratepayer protection” pledge. The pledge asks companies to build or buy new generation for their centers and asks them to pay for grid upgrades. Experts say the deal lacks federal enforcement and doubt that promises by the tech companies can slow down fast-rising electricity prices.
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Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department
SUMMARY: As the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role policing discrimination in America’s schools. In its place, some are pushing states to step up. In Pennsylvania and elsewhere, Democrats are proposing new state agencies to investigate schools and uphold students’ civil rights. More immediately, some are also urging existing state offices to step in when students face discrimination based on race, disability or sex at school. Pushing the work to states could create a patchwork of systems with uneven protections. But proponents say it offers a backstop for families with nowhere else to turn.
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Washington Capitals sign Ethen Frank to a 2-year, $4 million contract extension
SUMMARY: The Washington Capitals have signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million contract extension. The team announced the move Wednesday. The 28-year-old Frank has provided good depth scoring this season with 11 goals and 12 assists in 52 games. He is tied for seventh in the NHL in goals among players averaging under 13:00 of ice time. In 76 career games with the Capitals, he has 15 goals and 15 assists. Washington signed him as a free agent in March 2023.
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Wizards announce F Kyshawn George has a partially torn UCL in his left elbow
SUMMARY: The Washington Wizards say forward Kyshawn George partially tore the UCL in his left elbow Monday against Houston. The team says the 22-year-old George will be re-evaluated in three weeks. George was a first-round draft pick in 2024. He has started all 48 games he has appeared in this season. He’s averaging 14.8 points and shooting 38% from 3-point range. The Wizards host Utah on Thursday night in what is expected to be newly acquired point guard Trae Young’s debut with Washington after he was traded from Atlanta in January.
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Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd from the Capitals ahead of the NHL trade deadline
SUMMARY: The Vegas Golden Knights keep buying ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Vegas acquired center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick, a 2029 second-rounder and young goaltender Jesper Vikman. Dowd gives the Golden Knights a penalty killer and shutdown defender down the middle who can also chip in some offense. The 35-year-old has 16 points and 43 blocked shots this season. Dowd is also under contract through next season at a reasonable salary cap hit of $3 million.
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The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration
SUMMARY: A joke from Hilary Knight on “Saturday Night Live” and a couple of fist-bumps with Jack and Quinn Hughes on “The Tonight Show” capped a whirlwind victory lap celebrating the twin Olympic golds won by the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams. The good humor helped reset the national narrative around the teams that had gone sideways into politics and sexism after a comment by President Donald Trump. Dozens of people at multiple agencies, leagues and networks spent time coordinating a series of television appearances that put the focus back on their accomplishments in Milan.
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Blunt's 20 lead Mercyhurst over Fairleigh Dickinson in NEC Tournament 70-61
SUMMARY: Led by 20 points each from Bernie Blunt and Jake Lemelman, the Mercyhurst Lakers defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 70-61 in the NEC Tournament.
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Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander help Thunder edge the Knicks 103-100
SUMMARY: Chet Holmgren had 28 points and eight rebounds, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100. Holmgren tied a career high with six 3-pointers and Lu Dort added 16 points for the Thunder, who recovered after the Knicks took the lead with a 40-point third quarter, going back ahead early in the fourth and nursing a small advantage the rest of the way. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby missed tying 3-point attempts on the final possession as Oklahoma City won its fourth straight and snapped New York’s three-game winning streak. Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 17 rebounds for the Knicks.
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Cotter and Bratt score in shootout after Brown forces OT in Devils' 4-3 win over Maple Leafs
SUMMARY: Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, Connor Brown forced overtime with a tying goal with 2:21 left in the third period and the New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 to send the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss. Timo Meier and Arseny Gritsyuk each scored in regulation for the Devils, who have won three in a row. Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves. William Nylander, Matias Maccelli and Matthew Knies had goals for the Maple Leafs, who haven’t won since Feb. 3. Anthony Stolarz made 44 saves. Jesper Bratt also scored in the shootout for New Jersey. The Devils outshot the Maple Leafs 47-27 in regulation.
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Wembanyama dazzled by recent trip to see the northern lights. Spurs also shine bright in hot streak
SUMMARY: The San Antonio Spurs went a sparkling 8-1 on their near month-long road trip. The trip is necessitated annually while the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo camps out in their arena. The Spurs punctuated the road finale on Tuesday night with a 131-91 romp past the undermanned and overwhelmed Philadelphia 76ers. San Antonio is an NBA-best 12-1 since Feb. 1. The Spurs led by as many as 49 points and made the 76ers the first team in NBA history to lose three home games by 40-plus points in a season.
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76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe out at least 1 game with bruised back
SUMMARY: VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday’s game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered by the 76ers’ star rookie a night earlier on a hard foul. The Sixers said Edgecombe would be evaluated again ahead of Saturday’s game at Atlanta. Edgecombe was fouled by San Antonio’s Carter Bryant on a 3-point attempt on Tuesday night and grimaced as he was helped up by his teammates. Edgecombe stayed in the game and went 2 of 3 from the free-throw line.
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La Salle beats Fordham 87-84
SUMMARY: Led by Rob Dockery's 25 points, the La Salle Explorers defeated the Fordham Rams 87-84 on Wednesday. The Explorers are now 9-21 on the season, while the Rams moved to 16-14.
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Glover scores 23 and Saint Joseph's downs Davidson 70-67
SUMMARY: Led by Jaiden Glover's 23 points, the Saint Joseph's Hawks defeated the Davidson Wildcats 70-67. The Hawks are 20-10 overall and 12-5 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The Wildcats moved to 18-12 overall and 9-8 in the conference.
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Blunt's 20 lead Mercyhurst over Fairleigh Dickinson in NEC Tournament 70-61
SUMMARY: Led by 20 points each from Bernie Blunt and Jake Lemelman, the Mercyhurst Lakers defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 70-61 in the NEC Tournament.
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Prather scores 24, Robert Morris takes down Youngstown State in Horizon League Tournament 68-53
SUMMARY: Led by Ryan Prather Jr.'s 24 points, the Robert Morris Colonials defeated the Youngstown State Penguins 68-53 in the Horizon League Tournament on Wednesday.
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Mobley scores 28 points for Ohio State in 94-62 win over Penn State
SUMMARY: Ohio State cruised past Penn State in a 94-62 win behind a huge night from John Mobley Jr. The Buckeyes opened the scoring and used a 13-0 first-half run to push the lead into double digits. Ohio State shot 62% before halftime and led 45-21 at the break. The Buckeyes stayed hot and finished at 67% overall, plus 70% from three. Bruce Thornton scores 18, and three more Ohio State players hit double figures. Penn State gets 15 each from Freddie Dilione V and Ivan Juric.
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Cochran scores 21 and Rhode Island knocks off Duquesne 64-52
SUMMARY: Led by Tyler Cochran's 21 points, the Rhode Island Rams defeated the Duquesne Dukes 64-52. The Rams are 16-14 overall and 7-10 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Duquesne moved to 16-14 overall and 8-9 in the conference.
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Quentin Grimes' late free throws help the 76ers send the Jazz to a 7th straight loss
SUMMARY: Quentin Grimes hit two tiebreaking free throws with 16.4 seconds remaining, Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 106-102. Grimes finished with 16 points and Jabari Walker had 22 points for the 76ers, who were without Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and suspended Paul George. Keyonte George scored 30 points for the Jazz, who have lost seven in a row.
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Villanova secures 76-57 win over DePaul
SUMMARY: Led by Tyler Perkins' 20 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 76-57 on Wednesday. The Wildcats moved to 23-7 with the victory and the Blue Demons dropped to 16-14.
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Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract, AP source says
SUMMARY: The Texas Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract. That's according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the contract had not been finalized and a physical exam still needed to be completed. The 39-year-old McCutchen would make $1.5 million this season while playing in the major leagues if the Rangers add him to the 40-man roster. He could provide depth in the outfield behind Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Brandon Nimmo as well as complement Joc Pederson on designated hitter duty.
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