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The 5 Best Silver Stocks of 2024 08/08/2024 08:00pm • When inflation rears its head, some investors turn to commodities for stability and preservation of purchasing power. The price of commodities like precious metals can rise with inflation, helping investors find a bedrock when other assets may lag. While gold may come to mind first as an inflation h Man charged in 1977 strangulations of three Southern California women after DNA investigation 08/08/2024 07:59pm • VENTURA, Calif. (AP) ��� A 73-year-old man has been charged in the strangulation deaths of three Southern California women in 1977 after cold case detectives obtained a DNA match, authorities said Thursday, adding they believe there could be more victims. Warren Luther Alexander of Diamondhead, Mis Debby downgraded to tropical depression as DC region sees damaging winds, heavy rain, isolated flooding 08/08/2024 07:44pm • Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. Tropical Storm Debby was downgraded to a tropical depression Thursday afternoon and it's expected to continue weakening as it moves north this week ��� but not before it rolls through the D.C. area bringing the risk of flooding and th Harris and Walz show their support for organized labor with appearance at Detroit union hall 08/08/2024 07:29pm • WAYNE, Mich. (AP) ��� Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, played up their support for organized labor at a Detroit-area union hall on Thursday, with the Democratic nominee saying ���we're all in this together��� as the new ticket lavishes attention on a crucia Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military orders another mass evacuation in southern Gaza 08/08/2024 06:39pm • The Israeli military has ordered another mass evacuation in large areas around Khan Younis in southern Gaza, saying its forces will soon operate there in response to Palestinian rocket fire. Gaza���s second-largest city, Khan Younis suffered widespread destruction during air and ground operations ea Here's a look at questions about Tim Walz's military record 08/08/2024 06:24pm • CINCINNATI (AP) ��� Republicans are questioning Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's military record after Vice President Kamala Harris named him as her running mate this week. Here's a look at the issue: He retired before his unit's deployment to Iraq Walz served a total of 24 years in various units and jobs Biden hosts World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House, says they 'embody resilience' 08/08/2024 06:22pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Texas Rangers visited the White House on Thursday to celebrate their 2023 World Series victory with President Joe Biden, who noted that the team was making a triumphant return to the city where its franchise was born. "You're back in the nation���s capital as world champions Houston's Verlander set for a Triple-A rehab start in return from neck stiffness 08/08/2024 06:18pm • HOUSTON (AP) ��� Houston right-hander Justin Verlander is set for a rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land, the next step in his return from neck stiffness that has sidelined the three-time Cy Young Award winner for two months. Verlander will pitch in the Houston suburb on Saturday night, three days a Rangers, Astros go separate ways as stretch run to playoffs approaches in AL West 08/08/2024 06:16pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ��� Texas manager Bruce Bochy and the Rangers won't see the rival Houston Astros again this regular season. The defending World Series champions have some work to do for a chance at a Lone Star rematch from the 2023 AL Championship Series, which Texas won in seven games before The Latest: Trump and Harris to debate on ABC News in September 08/08/2024 05:44pm • With both major party tickets now decided, the campaign is set to play out as a 90-day sprint, and the Rust Belt and the Sun Belt are prime fronts. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate on ABC, setting up a face-off between the Republican and Democratic nominee Powerful former North Dakota lawmaker pleads guilty to traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minor 08/08/2024 05:44pm • FARGO, N.D. (AP) ��� A powerful former North Dakota lawmaker pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a charge that he traveled to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minor. Ray Holmberg, 80, of Grand Forks, admitted in court that he had paid young male masseuses, with some of whom he ha Missouri voters pass constitutional amendment requiring increased Kansas City police funding 08/08/2024 05:41pm • Missouri voters have once again passed a constitutional amendment requiring Kansas City to spend at least a quarter of its budget on police, up from 20% previously. Tuesday���s vote highlights tension between Republicans in power statewide who are concerned about the possibility of police funding b The Latest: Debby moves inland as the tropical depression soaks the Carolinas 08/08/2024 05:19pm • As Tropical Depression Debby drenches the Carolinas, heavy rainfall from the tropical storm is also expected to cause flooding across portions of the mid-Atlantic states and Northeast through Saturday morning. Meanwhile, residents as far away as the Great Lakes and New Jersey have also experienced h Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats 08/08/2024 05:18pm • Three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, federal food safety officials announced Thursday, and the overall number of people sickened rose to 43. The additional death happened in Virginia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said i US women's water polo loses to Australia in Olympic semis, ending attempt for a 4th straight title 08/08/2024 04:56pm • NANTERRE, France (AP) ��� The U.S. reign over women's water polo ended on Thursday night, stopped by a flood of turnovers and a terrific defensive performance by Gabi Palm and Australia. Palm denied Maddie Musselman in a penalty shootout and the Aussies returned to their glory days with a dramatic 1