Planned 250-foot arch proposed for Washington, D.C. memorial

 

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a 12-page plan proposing a 250-foot triumphal arch to be sited between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, featuring a gilded winged figure, two eagles, four lions and inscriptions including 'One Nation Under God' and 'Liberty and Justice for All.' The...

Seiya Suzuki Activated, Returns To Cubs Lineup Friday

 

CHICAGO — Seiya Suzuki was activated from the 10-day injured list before Friday's game against Pittsburgh at Wrigley Field and inserted into the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup in right field, batting fifth after missing the season start with a sprained posterior cruciate ligament. The Cubs designated outfielder Dylan Carlson for assignment...

Broncos owners join Rockies ownership, MLB approves deal

 

Denver. The Colorado Rockies announced Friday that Greg and Carrie Penner of Penner Sports Group purchased a minority stake, becoming the largest minority partners after Major League Baseball approved the transaction; the Monfort family will remain majority owners with Walker Monfort continuing as club president and announced investment will clear...

Al-Aqsa Mosque Reopens, Welcomes Over 100,000 Worshippers Today

 

The JQJO article reports that the Al-Aqsa Mosque has reopened and that the reopening drew more than 100,000 worshippers, presenting the attendance figure as the primary fact in its headline. The published content does not provide additional specifics such as exact timing of the reopening, the organizers, or any named...

Vance leads U.S. delegation to Islamabad seeking ceasefire resolution

 

Washington — Vice President JD Vance departed Friday for Islamabad to lead U.S. mediated talks aimed at ending a six-week war with Iran, saying the United States is open to negotiations if Tehran engages in good faith and warning negotiators would not be receptive to bad-faith tactics. Islamabad talks this weekend...

McIlroy Extends Lead At Augusta, Masters Weekend Looms

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Augusta National presented a firm, fast test through the opening round of the 2026 Masters, and with cut day looming the 91-player field will be trimmed to the top 50 and ties by nightfall. Reigning champion Rory McIlroy became the sixth golfer to begin a green jacket...

Jaguars Navigate Draft Flexibility With No. 56 Pick

 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars will make their first selection of the 2026 NFL Draft at No. 56 and enter the event with 11 total picks this month. The team traded its 2026 first-round pick to the Cleveland Browns as part of the Travis Hunter deal and returns most starters...

Multiple U.S. residential fires and station groundbreaking reported

 

U.S. communities reported multiple residential fires on April 10 and a separate station groundbreaking this week; in Grasonville, MD a garage fire just before 1 a.m. displaced four people, in Hurricane, UT a trailer fire prompted evacuations at 4:29 a.m., and Louisville crews responded to a midday house fire. Officials said...

Maxey Leads Sixers Victory Amid Embiid's Surgery

 

The Philadelphia 76ers lost 113-102 to the Houston Rockets on Thursday after star center Joel Embiid was ruled out on the afternoon of the game to undergo surgery for appendicitis. Embiid had been left off the injury report and was initially expected to play. Without him, Tyrese Maxey led the...

Trump Warns Iran Against Imposing Fees in Hormuz

 

Washington — On April 10, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran via Truth Social and in remarks to reporters that Tehran should not impose transit fees on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, reiterating a conditional two-week suspension of planned military strikes tied to Iran reopening and securing...