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10 Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirement 03/26/2024 08:00pm • If you love scenic views and outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing, retirement in the mountains may be an ideal fit. While many mountain areas cater to tourism, you'll find amenities for older residents, too. "Many mountain towns offer a sense of community that retirees can appreciate, with o John Stones injured early in England's 2-2 draw with Belgium 03/26/2024 07:11pm • LONDON (AP) — John Stones was substituted early after sustaining a suspected adductor injury in England's friendly match with Belgium on Tuesday. The Manchester City defender was replaced by Joe Gomez after 10 minutes at Wembley Stadium. Stones signaled that he was in discomfort after kicking the Kolo Muani scores and assists as France fails to impress in 3-2 win over Chile 03/26/2024 06:28pm • MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Looking to bounce back after a loss to Germany, France labored to a 3-2 win over Chile in a friendly game that produced only a few highlights on Tuesday. France, one of the favorites at the European Championship this summer, looked deprived of a clear attacking plan, was o Washington hires athletic director Pat Chun away from rival Washington State 03/26/2024 06:16pm • Washington hired athletic director Pat Chun away from Apple Cup rival Washington State on Tuesday, reaching across the state to fill its AD job about a week after it surprisingly came open. Washington was stung last week when athletic director Troy Dannen left after less than six months on the job t How the criminal case against Texas AG Ken Paxton abruptly ended after nearly a decade of delays 03/26/2024 05:35pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The criminal case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on securities fraud charges has ended after nine years — a span during which the Republican was reelected twice, impeached and acquitted, and emerged more politically powerful than ever. He will stay in office and m A vocal revolt: MSNBC personalities object to NBC News' hiring of Ronna McDaniel as a contributor 03/26/2024 12:51pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The internal furor over NBC News’ decision to hire former Republican National Committee head Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor spread Monday, with MSNBC personalities Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, Nicolle Wallace, Joy Reid, Lawrence O'Donnell and Joe Scarborough all using their sh Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti's next leader 03/25/2024 10:14pm • GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Fresh turmoil involving a transitional presidential council that will be responsible for choosing Haiti’s new leader triggered a flurry of meetings with Caribbean leaders and officials from the U.S., Canada and France, officials said Monday. The council has yet to be sw Trump's New York hush money case is set for trial April 15 03/25/2024 08:43pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The first of Donald Trump’s four criminal trials will begin April 15, a Manhattan judge ruled Monday after tearing into the former president’s lawyers for what he said were unfounded claims that the hush-money case had been tainted by prosecutorial misconduct. Judge Juan M. Mer In New Jersey, some see old-school politics giving way to 'spring' amid corruption scandal 03/25/2024 07:05pm • TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey has a well-earned reputation as a home to backroom political dealing. But advocates hoping to break the boss-dominated culture in this Democratic stronghold say the ongoing corruption case against Sen. Bob Menendez might have opened the door to a new era in Garden S Virginia Democrats launch their own budget tour to push back on Youngkin's criticisms 03/25/2024 06:21pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Top Democratic Virginia legislators on Monday held the first in a planned series of public appearances designed to tout their budget legislation, offering counterprogramming to the broadsides Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has been lobbing at the spending plan. Democrats, w Washington lands Danny Sprinkle as head coach with family ties and Big Ten future 03/25/2024 04:32pm • Washington hired Utah State's Danny Sprinkle as its men's basketball coach on Monday hoping his success at smaller schools and lineage to the university can revitalize the program as it moves into the Big Ten starting next season. Sprinkle's hiring came one day after Utah State was eliminated from t Olympics taster: Paris race celebrates the servers who nourish city's life and soul 03/25/2024 12:42pm • PARIS (AP) — Usain Bolt's sprint world records were never in danger. Then again, even the world's fastest-ever human likely wouldn't have been so quick while balancing a tray with a croissant, a coffee cup and a glass of water through the streets of Paris, and without spilling it everywhere. Fran As dust settles from Kevin Hart's Kennedy Center party, who should receive next Mark Twain Prize? 03/25/2024 07:37am • On Sunday night, Kevin Hart received the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. So that begs the question: Who should be next year's recipient? Before we know where we're going, we have to know where we've been. Past prizes have gone to a list of legends, including Richar What Are Soft Skills? 03/24/2024 08:00pm • As the job market continues to change, employers are looking for employees who can change and adapt to new technologies and processes. This makes it important to know what your soft skills are and how to display them effectively. But what are soft skills exactly? Soft skills are your personal charac Wirtz scores Germany's fastest ever goal in 2-0 win over France 03/23/2024 06:56pm • LYON, France (AP) — Toni Kroos returned and Florian Wirtz scored the fastest Germany goal ever as they defeated France 2-0 in their friendly on Saturday. Kroos, coaxed out of international retirement for the upcoming European Championship, wasted no time with a precise pass for Wirtz, who let fly