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A Florida sinkhole that claimed a man's life in 2013 reopens, this time harmlessly 07/12/2023 06:49pm • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sinkhole that in 2013 fatally swallowed a man sleeping in his own house has reopened for a third time, only now it's behind chain-link fencing and doing no harm to people or property. Hillsborough County officials said the sinkhole located in the Tampa suburb US inflation hits its lowest point since early 2021 as prices ease for gas, groceries and used cars 07/12/2023 02:26pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Squeezed by painfully high prices for two years, Americans have gained some much-needed relief with inflation reaching its lowest point since early 2021 — 3% in June compared with a year earlier — thanks in part to easing prices for gasoline, airline fares, used cars and groc Editorial Roundup: United States 07/12/2023 02:15pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: July 10 The Guardian on the U.S. providing cluster bombs to Ukraine Twenty-thousand Laotians, almost half of them children, have been killed or injured by unexploded ordnance since the Vietnam war ended. It is half a century since the 11 Quick Tips for a Successful Long-Distance Move 07/11/2023 08:00pm • Many people throughout the U.S. are rethinking how and where they live, and what will be necessary for healthy and happy living going forward. The ease of working from home has made many professionals more mobile than ever, while others may need to relocate to access optimal employment opportunities Costs to Consider When Adopting a Pet 07/11/2023 08:00pm • If you're thinking about getting a pet, how much it'll cost to care for your pet might be the last thing on your mind. That's understandable. Dogs, cats, hamsters and gerbils -- those are cute and adorable. You can't cuddle a pet budget. But thinking about pet costs before you adopt a pet could help 10 S&P 500 Stocks to Buy With the Most Upside 07/09/2023 08:00pm • The S&P 500 has performed well so far in 2023, gaining about 15% year to date. The better the S&P 500 performs, the more difficult it can be for investors to beat the market. Stocks with the most potential upside typically come with more risk. However, some investors may be looking to get ag Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/07/2023 02:09pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov DC Council introduces bills that would get dangerous drivers off road sooner, impound cars 07/07/2023 09:50am • "Innocent unless proven guilty" is the presumption of innocence in courtrooms across the U.S., but members of the D.C. Council are looking for ways to keep dangerous drivers off the road in the meantime. At-large Councilmember Christina Henderson presented legislation that would suspend the licen The Northern Lights in Alaska: How to See Them in 2024 07/06/2023 08:00pm • Alaska is one of the world's best places to catch the northern lights, with scenic destinations, exhilarating tours, cruises and even hotels offering unique experiences for seeing the natural phenomenon. Read on to learn more about the variety of options for viewing the northern lights in Alaska, as What's That Smell in My House? 07/05/2023 08:00pm • You walk in the front door and something smells off. Is it trash? Dirty clothes? Something worse? A weird smell in your house can be caused by something as benign as old food that needs to be thrown away, but it could reveal a dangerous gas leak, fire or pest problem. Here are 10 weird house smells Norfolk Southern says other companies should share blame in fiery Ohio derailment 07/05/2023 07:16pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern says the owner of the rail car that caused the fiery Ohio derailment in February failed to properly maintain it in the years before the crash, and the railroad wants to make sure that company and the owners of the other cars involved help pay for the costs. The The aftermath of mass shootings infiltrates every corner of survivors’ lives 07/03/2023 03:00pm • CHICAGO (AP) — More than a year after 11-year-old Mayah Zamora was airlifted out of Uvalde, Texas, where she was critically injured in the Robb Elementary school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers, the family is still reeling. Knocks on the door startle Mayah into a panic. The fa 2023's 10 Best-Performing Stocks 07/02/2023 08:00pm • The 2023 S&P 500 market rally continued in June as the Federal Reserve paused its interest rate hikes for the first time since March 2023. Investors are becoming increasingly confident the Fed can continue to bring down inflation and navigate a soft landing for the U.S. economy. Top 2023 stock m Student loan payments start again soon. Supreme Court’s ruling means higher bills for many 06/30/2023 06:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — In a good month, Celina Chanthanouvong has about $200 left after rent, groceries and car insurance. That doesn’t factor in her student loans, which have been on hold since the start of the pandemic and are estimated to cost $300 a month. The pause in repayment has been a lifeli ‘Is this normal?’: Guest’s four wheels stolen from College Park hotel lot 06/29/2023 08:40pm • A mother and her son, who drove from Rincon, Georgia, to College Park, Maryland, for a four-day conference, departed with a sour taste in their mouths and a rental car, after all four wheels of their 2021 Honda Pilot were stolen in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn Express on U.S. Route 1. Lisa