Followers of the Sabean Mandaeans, a pre-Christian sect that follows the teachings of John the Baptist, perform their rituals alongside the Tigris river during a celebration marking "Banja" or Creation Feast in central Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, March 15, 2019. Iraqi Sabaean Mandeans view the Bible's John the Baptist as savior and submerge themselves in the Tigris in an annual five-day ritual. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban) ** FILE **
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Led by a single-game franchise-record seven field goals from kicker Austin Seibert, the Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 21-18 at Northwest Stadium, Landover, Md., September 15, 2024. (Photos by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
