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10 Things to Know for Today

By The Associated Press

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. HOSTAGE DEATHS A REMINDER OF RISK OF ‘DEADLY MISTAKES’

With the deaths of two Western captives in a CIA drone strike, Obama is brutally reminded of how civilians can be lost in wartime.

2. WHAT TERROR SUSPECTS PLOTTED

Islamic extremists suspected in a bomb attack in a Pakistani market had also planned to send a suicide bomber to the Vatican in 2010, a plot that was never carried out, an Italian prosecutor says.

3. WORLD LEADERS TO MARK ARMENIA MASSACRE

The presidents of Russia and France are among the dignitaries attending ceremonies commemorating the slaughter 100 years ago of 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman Turks.

4. COMCAST DROPS BID TO BUY TIME WARNER CABLE

The deal, which faced heavy regulatory pushback, would have combined the top two cable companies and put 55% of broadband subscribers under one roof.

5. HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTION TURNS DANGEROUS

More than a dozen people were injured after a stage filled with students collapsed during a musical performance at a central Indiana high school.

6. A BRIGHT SPOT IN A DARKENED CITY

In a city plagued by chronic power outages, poverty and shortages of construction materials, the rooftop restaurant “Level Up” in Gaza City defies all the rules.

7. MIGRANTS KILLED ON MACEDONIA TRACKS

At least 14 refugees, believed to be from Afghanistan and Somalia, are dead after being hit by a train as they walked along the railroad at night.

8. BYOB: IT’S BREW YOUR OWN BEER AT SOME COLLEGES

Two schools are teaching students how to make beer, giving students the skills to compete for jobs in a rapidly expanding section of the hospitality industry.

9. HOW TO USE YOUR LATEST APPLE GADGET

AP’s Anick Jesdanun has tips on setting up and using Apple Watch for the first time, as the first batch of smartwatches arrive in people’s homes.

10. WHO LED WARRIORS TO BIG COMEBACK WIN

Stephen Curry scored 40 points, and was the catalyst in a 20-point, fourth-quarter rally, as Golden State beat New Orleans 123-119 in overtime to take a 3-0 series lead.

Covering the Bases: Nats and the rain

By Jonathan Warner
WASHINGTON -- It's rather ironic that the Nationals' longest night in Atlanta this weekend ended up being their best of the series. However, I don't know if Braves fans will say the same thing. They had to wait out a 3-hour, 41-minute rain delay late Saturday. The game didn't start until 10:50 p.m., and because it went 11 innings, didn't end till 2:29 a.m. Major League Baseball can't control the length of games, but it can certainly limit the time fans must endure before play begins. Anything beyond two hours is a disgrace. It shows no respect for the paying customer. If fans finally lose patience, head home and then play begins, not only do they miss the game, but there will be no refund either. All clubs do it. I've sat through many long rain delays in different cities. It leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. However, while I'll return for more games, you have to think some fans may not ever be back. - Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg were supposed to make the Nationals World Series contenders. So, it's rather ironic that they're in first place with both having rather unimpressive years. In addition, the Face of the Franchise, Ryan Zimmerman, has been sidelined most of the season. So how are they doing it? Pitching and defense. Washington had only one All-Star and now Jayson Werth is dealing with nagging injuries. The Nationals' MVPs have been Anthony Rendon, Ian Desmond, Denard Span, Tanner Roark and Doug Fister. So far, though, it hasn't been good enough to beat the Braves, at least head-to-head. Maybe in the end it won't matter. - Watching the Nats-Braves game Sunday night once again highlighted an annoying factor of ESPN. The freakin' news crawl. STOP IT. PLEASE. I don't need to be reminded every two minutes that Tony Stewart has released a statement or watch repeated Arena Football League scores. Who even knew the league still existed? - One final thing. The PGA Championship hands out a true award. The Wanamaker Trophy is a size befitting a major championship. Not quite as big as the Stanley Cup, but impressive nonetheless at 28-inches high and 27-inches in diameter from handle to handle. It weighs 27 pounds. The World Cup, meanwhile, needs to up its game. A World Championship deserves a world class trophy. 14.5 inches tall just doesn't cut it. Follow @WTOP and @WTOPSports on Twitter and WTOP on Facebook. .
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