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Rights group says Russia-linked airstrike in Mali killed 8 civilians last month 07/31/2026 05:13am • DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Human Rights Watch said Friday that Russian government-controlled Africa Corps aircraft killed eight civilians, including three children, in an airstrike on a village in central Mali last month. The rights group said an attack aircraft identified as a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 dro Former AC Milan captain Franco Baresi, one of Italy's most acclaimed defenders, dies at 66 07/31/2026 05:11am • MILAN (AP) — Franco Baresi, the former AC Milan captain who was one of Italy's most acclaimed defenders, has died. He was 66. His death was announced on Friday by Milan, the soccer club where he spent his entire 20-year playing career. No cause of death was given. “The entire history of AC Milan Magna: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/31/2026 05:10am • AURORA, Ontario (AP) — AURORA, Ontario (AP) — Magna International Inc. (MGA) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $469 million. On a per-share basis, the Aurora, Ontario-based company said it had profit of $1.72. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.86 per share. The r Portland General Electric: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/31/2026 05:05am • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland General Electric Co. (POR) on Friday reported second-quarter net income of $68 million. On a per-share basis, the Portland, Oregon-based company said it had net income of 59 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 64 cents Column: Foster Griffin, CJ Abrams and the Nationals' real trade deadline question 07/31/2026 04:47am • WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 12: James Wood, CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin (#22) of the Washington Nationals are presented with All-Star game jerseys by Bill Nye before the game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park on July 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) For y School’s out, hunger’s up: DC-area nonprofit steps in to feed kids 07/31/2026 04:39am • During the school year, struggling families can rely on free and reduced cost breakfasts and lunches to ensure their kids are eating well. But in the summer, it just gets harder. Nonprofits like Brighter Bites try to make it easy. Since 2018, the organization said it has served more than 6 Where Virginia and Maryland rank on the US News 'Best States' list 07/31/2026 04:22am • U.S. News and World Report is not settling the Virginia vs. Maryland debate. Virginia ranks slightly higher than Maryland in the publication's 2026 "Best States" rankings, but neither state is in the top 10. Virginia is in 19th place and Maryland is 21st. Evan Comen, senior data editor at U.S. Asian soccer body says FIFA’s private equity plan for World Cup cannot unite the sport 07/31/2026 04:21am • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Asian soccer body says FIFA’s private equity plan for World Cup cannot unite the sport. Today in History: July 31, Phelps sets Olympic medal record 07/31/2026 04:10am • Today is Friday, July 31, the 212th day of 2026. There are 153 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 31, 2012, at the Summer Olympics in London, swimmer Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time. (He would finish his career with 28 total Braves host the Nationals, try to continue home win streak 07/31/2026 04:00am • Washington Nationals (55-55, fourth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (64-45, first in the NL East) Atlanta; Friday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Foster Griffin (12-2, 2.76 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 113 strikeouts); Braves: Bryce Elder (6-6, 3.96 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 98 strikeouts) LINE: Braves -1 Marlins look to end road losing streak, take on the Mets 07/31/2026 04:00am • Miami Marlins (55-55, third in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (47-63, fifth in the NL East) New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Janson Junk (4-6, 4.89 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Mets: Freddy Peralta (5-9, 4.99 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 113 strikeouts) LINE: Mets -132, Marlins +10 Pirates bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Reds 07/31/2026 04:00am • Pittsburgh Pirates (55-55, third in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (51-57, fifth in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Friday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Paul Skenes (9-9, 3.65 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 149 strikeouts); Reds: Hunter Greene (2-2, 7.06 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 29 strikeouts) LINE: Pirates Giants bring 1-0 series advantage over Padres into game 2 07/31/2026 04:00am • San Francisco Giants (47-62, fourth in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (55-54, third in the NL West) San Diego; Friday, 9:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Carson Whisenhunt (2-1, 4.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 13 strikeouts); Padres: Bradgley Rodriguez (2-2, 2.33 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 47 strikeouts) BOTTOM Africa's off-grid solar sector courts mainstream investors with landmark financing deals 07/31/2026 03:17am • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Landmark fundraising deals by two of Africa’s largest off-grid solar companies are raising hopes that private capital markets could become a major source of funding to help bring electricity to millions of homes lacking access to reliable power. A $50 million green bond iss 18 people die trying to reach Spanish exclave of Ceuta as Spain sends military to reinforce border with Morocco 07/31/2026 03:16am • MADRID (AP) — 18 people die trying to reach Spanish exclave of Ceuta as Spain sends military to reinforce border with Morocco.