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More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in value 01/30/2026 01:52pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The rush for gold climbed to new heights at the start of 2026, with prices hitting a fresh record earlier this week. And around the world, people have lined up to either sell pieces of the precious metal they already own or buy into the frenzy. Consumers are going to local merchant FanDuel Promo Code: Get $200 Bonus for NBA, UFC 325 + Super Bowl LX 01/30/2026 12:26pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services New players can secure a $200 bonus by signing up with the latest FanDuel promo code offer. 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Create a n Syria's Kurdish-led force and the Damascus government reach a new agreement to stabilize ceasefire 01/30/2026 11:30am • QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced a new agreement on Friday with the country's central government in Damascus to stabilize a ceasefire that ended weeks of fighting and to lay out steps toward integrating the two sides. The development is the latest as Syriaâ DHS ramps up surveillance in immigration raids, sweeping in citizens 01/30/2026 07:42am • Luis Martinez was on his way to work on a frigid Minneapolis morning when federal agents suddenly boxed him in, forcing the SUV he was driving to a dead stop in the middle of the street. Masked agents rapped on the window, demanding Martinez produce his ID. Then one held his cellphone inches from M Virginia voter guide: 2 seats in General Assembly up for grabs in special election 01/30/2026 06:05am • An appointment to Gov. Abigail Spanberger's administration has caused a domino effect of special elections to fill two vacancies in Virginia's General Assembly. Special elections will be held in Alexandria, as well as parts of Arlington and Fairfax counties, on Feb. 10. Voters also have the opti Foreign women linked to IS group in Syrian camp hope for amnesty after government offensive 01/30/2026 04:38am • ROJ CAMP, Syria (AP) — Foreign women linked to the Islamic State group and living in a Syrian camp housing more than 2,000 people near the border with Iraq are hoping that an amnesty may be on the horizon after a government offensive weakened the Kurdish-led force that guards the camp. The women s Patrick Kane becomes highest-scoring US-born player during Red Wings' shootout loss to Capitals 01/30/2026 01:16am • DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout on Thursday night. Alex DeBrincat scored with 1:40 left and again with 51.1 seconds New cold snap adds urgency to winter storm recovery across the South 01/29/2026 10:06pm • BELZONI, Miss. (AP) — Hundreds of National Guard troops in ice-stricken Mississippi and Tennessee mobilized Thursday to clear debris and assist people stranded in cars or stuck at homes still without electricity as Southern states raced to recover from a crippling winter storm before another blast Penguins have 4-goal 2nd period to rout Blackhawks 6-2 for 5th straight win 01/29/2026 09:40pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — Egor Chinakhov and Anthony Mantha scored on rushes in a 31-second span in Pittsburgh's four-goal second period, helping the Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. Connor Dewar scored twice, Ben Kindel and Ryan Shea added goals Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown 01/29/2026 07:37pm • A law enforcement agency executing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown has been described as a serial violator of court orders in Minnesota. The declaration didn't come from the Democratic governor or Minneapolis' Democratic mayor, who have repeatedly traded barbs with President Donald Is It Possible to Get My Credit Card's Annual Fee Waived? 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Credit cards offer a variety of rewards, perks and features to customers, but banks often charge annual fees to help cover the costs of these benefits. While paying an annual fee can be worthwhile for some, that isn't the case for everyone. When this happens, many consumers choose to close their cre How to Move a Parent With Dementia to Assisted Living 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Moving can be overwhelming at any stage of life. But it's exponentially more difficult for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, for whom any change in routine or environment can lead to anxiety, frustration and even trauma. It can also be logistically and emotionally di What Qualifies a Patient for Skilled Nursing Care? 01/29/2026 07:00pm • For seniors barely recovering from illness or surgery, knowing where to turn to next can feel both daunting and urgent. Fortunately, skilled nursing care can provide the support needed for a safe recovery. Here's what to know about navigating short-term skilled nursing care, also referred to as skil