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Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed 08/27/2024 09:13pm • For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries ��� a major watershed near the California-Oregon border ��� as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion. Crews will use excavators this week to breach roc South Africa is investigating alleged $7B corruption at state-owned companies 08/27/2024 08:51pm • CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) ��� South Africa has active investigations into alleged corruption totaling more than $7 billion at some of its top state-owned companies, according to a report published Tuesday by the national anti-graft unit. The investigations are not new, and some have been running Jury ends second day deliberating in trial of former elected official in killing of Vegas reporter 08/27/2024 08:48pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) ��� A jury in Las Vegas ended its second day of deliberations Tuesday in the murder trial of a Democratic former elected official accused of killing an investigative reporter two years ago over stories the politician blamed for destroying his career, ruining his reputation and threate Iran's supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran's nuclear program 08/27/2024 08:47pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) ��� Iran's supreme leader opened the door Tuesday to renewed negotiations with the United States over his country's rapidly advancing nuclear program, telling its civilian government there was ���no harm" in engaging with its ���enemy.��� Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's re Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killing 08/27/2024 08:36pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) ��� A judge on Tuesday again rejected a request to free an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, saying she suspects a cover-up related to the source of the funds for his bond. The decision from Clark Dis California lawmakers pass protections for pregnant women in prisons and ban on legacy admissions 08/27/2024 08:03pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ��� California could expand protections for pregnant people who are incarcerated, ban legacy admissions at private colleges and set new requirements for colleges to address gender discrimination on campuses under proposals passed by state lawmakers Tuesday. The California Leg Don't Let a Premature Discharge Put Your Health at Risk 08/27/2024 08:00pm • "The doctor just wrote your discharge orders -- you're ready to leave the hospital and go home." That's great news to hear -- if you're actually prepared. However, what if you're stunned at the notion that you're well enough, or well-prepared enough, to leave? This exact scenario happened to a clien 6 of the Best Quant ETFs to Buy 08/27/2024 08:00pm • Investors may analyze many stocks as they carefully construct an investment portfolio. Fund managers do this for a living, but even the top professionals make mistakes. Emotions can lead people astray from making investment decisions based on logic and data. Some fund managers prefer to swap human b 7 Best High-Dividend ETFs to Buy Today 08/27/2024 08:00pm • Exchange-traded funds, better known as ETFs, are a staple of modern investing. They are so prominent today that they seem like they've been around forever, but, in reality, they're less than 35 years old. The very first retail ETF was introduced to the investing public in January 1993. It was the SP 9 Credit Unions Anyone Can Join 08/27/2024 08:00pm • One of the biggest differences between banks and credit unions is how to join. While banks are typically open to anyone, credit unions require a membership to open an account or use any services. Membership eligibility is different for each credit union and is often restricted to those living in a c US Navy shipbuilder Austal USA agrees to pay $24 million to settle accounting fraud probe 08/27/2024 07:55pm • MOBILE, Ala. (AP) ��� Austal USA, an Alabama-based shipbuilder that makes vessels for the U.S. Navy, has admitted wrongdoing and agreed to pay a $24 million fine to settle an accounting fraud investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. From 2013 through July 2016, Austal USA co Cruising the Commonwealth: Virginia Tech, Virginia and James Madison prepare for the CFB season 08/27/2024 07:48pm • Is Virginia Tech back? After enjoying eleven 10+ win seasons from 1995-2011, the Hokies have posted just one double-digit victory year (2016) since. And that season was last time they finished in the Top 20. Last fall looked like more of the same (Tech went 14-21 from 2020-22) when they started 2 Election 2024 Latest: Harris to sit for CNN interview; Jack Smith files new indictment against Trump 08/27/2024 07:34pm • Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new homes over four years, a move designed to contain inflationary pressures that also draws a sharp contrast to Republican Donald Trump���s approach. Meanwhile, former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tulsi US appeals court revives a lawsuit against TikTok over 10-year-old's 'blackout challenge' death 08/27/2024 07:15pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) ��� A U.S. appeals court revived on Tuesday a lawsuit filed by the mother of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died attempting a viral challenge she allegedly saw on TikTok that dared people to choke themselves until they lost consciousness. While federal law generally protects o Rams are closing in on a deal to trade linebacker Ernest Jones to Tennessee, AP sources say 08/27/2024 07:00pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� The Los Angeles Rams are working on a deal to trade linebacker Ernest Jones to the Tennessee Titans, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Rams and Titans hadn't finalized the