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DC woman's dog, who survived the car crash that killed her mom, stolen at gunpoint 10/24/2023 03:43am • A D.C. woman whose dog was stolen at gunpoint last weekend said an area animal shelter has agreed to pick up her dog — a 14-year-old West Highland Terrier named Max, who suffers from health issues — if the thieves find it in their hearts to surrender him. Zaleena Ahmed of Northeast D.C. said 'Superfog' near New Orleans blamed for highway crashes that killed at least 7 10/24/2023 01:08am • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At least seven people were killed Monday after a “superfog” of smoke from marsh fires and dense morning fog caused a series of wrecks on Interstate 55 near New Orleans that left a long stretch of mangled and scorched cars, trucks and tractor-trailers. An estimated 158 veh Today in History: October 24, the United Nations is officially born 10/24/2023 12:00am • Today in History Today is Tuesday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2023. There are 68 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations officially came into existence as its charter took effect. On this date: In 1537, Jane Seymour, the third wife of England’s Ki Two weeks ago she was thriving. Now, a middle-class mom in Gaza struggles to survive 10/23/2023 11:11pm • KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Yousra Abu Sharekh’s days begin in the southern Gaza Strip often after sleepless nights amid blaring ambulance sirens and the clamor of neighbors in the brief pause between relentless Israeli airstrikes. By daybreak, the 33-year-old mother is on the hunt for bread, Your next car could be an e-bike 10/23/2023 10:22pm • The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against big Detroit automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis. As a result of the monthlong strike, experts have suspected car prices will increase and parts may be harder to locate. Some p Trains collide in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 and injuring scores of others 10/23/2023 09:58pm • DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A cargo train hit a passenger train outside the Bangladeshi capital Monday in a crash that killed 15 people and injured scores, fire officials said. Rescuers joined residents in extracting passengers from the wreckage of the train cars, said fire official Mosharraf Hossain Why insurance claims go up during Halloween 10/23/2023 08:13pm • From the candy to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time for all — including for thieves. Experts say theft- and vandalism-related insurance claims are often higher during this time of year. In fact, they say vandalism claims are as high as 72%. When "you're out with the children, neig The 10 Most Valuable Companies in the World by Market Cap 10/23/2023 08:00pm • Apple Inc. (ticker: AAPL) was the first company to reach a market capitalization of $1 trillion in 2018. The company continues to hold global attention as the most valuable company in the world since 2011, but it is still flirting with restoring its recent $3 trillion milestone. While the journey ha How to Upgrade Your New Home 10/23/2023 08:00pm • Congratulations! You've just closed on your new home. You received the keys and you popped the champagne. But your new home needs maintenance. As a real estate agent of 23-plus years as well as a homeowner, I advise you to begin caring for your home from day one. Whether you are the first-time owner These Credit Cards Offer Free TSA PreCheck 10/23/2023 08:00pm • Getting through airport security is one of the worst aspects of traveling. That's why frequent travelers enroll in TSA PreCheck, a program that lets you use expedited security lanes and streamlined screening at airports nationwide. The Transportation Security Administration says 99% of TSA PreCheck 7 Best Metaverse Stocks to Buy Now 10/23/2023 08:00pm • When Facebook announced a corporate name change to Meta Platforms Inc. (ticker: META) in October 2021, many investors began to realize just how transformative the metaverse could be. The metaverse concept is about building integrated virtual environments in which people live, work and play. A real-l Tesla says Justice Department is expanding investigations and issuing subpoenas for information 10/23/2023 07:14pm • DETROIT (AP) — Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle maker's partially automated driving systems, and they have issued subpoenas for information instead of simply requesting it, the company disclosed Monday. In a quarterly report filed with the Sec Sen. Menendez enters not guilty plea to a new conspiracy charge 10/23/2023 07:07pm • NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez returned to Manhattan federal court Monday to challenge a new criminal charge alleging that he conspired to act as an agent of the Egyptian government when he chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “Not guilty,” Menendez, 69, said when Judge Sidn 8 officers involved in Jayland Walker's shooting death are back on active duty, officials say 10/23/2023 07:00pm • AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The eight Ohio police officers who fired scores of shots that killed Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, after a car and foot chase last year are back on active duty, officials said. Akron Capt. Michael Miller, in a statement, cited a state investigation and an Ohio grand j 'Extremely disturbing': Prince George's Co. looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run who went 2 miles with man's body lodged in windshield 10/23/2023 05:59pm • Prince George's County police are asking for the public's help finding a driver they say hit a man in Lanham, Maryland, over the weekend who kept driving for 2 miles with the man's body "lodged" in the car's windshield. Police are also asking auto body shops to be on the lookout for any vehicles