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Prosecutor tells jury that mother of Michigan school shooter is at fault for 4 student deaths 01/25/2024 05:44pm • PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A school shooting that killed four students in Michigan could have been prevented if the mother of the armed teen had removed him after seeing his violent drawings that same day, a prosecutor told jurors Thursday in an uncommon trial about parental responsibility. Jennifer Cr US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter, pointing to continued resilience 01/25/2024 02:46pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3% annual pace from October through December as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend freely despite high interest rates and price levels that have frustrated many households. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Teen fugitive in Philadelphia was picked up by car shortly after escape, authorities say 01/25/2024 02:15pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A teenager awaiting trial in a homicide case who escaped outside a Philadelphia hospital this week was spotted on video getting into a vehicle that drove him away less than an hour after he fled on foot, authorities said. U.S. marshals and city police continued to search Thursd Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap joining PGA Tour after breakthrough win 01/25/2024 02:01pm • Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap is turning pro after becoming the first amateur in 33 years to win on the PGA Tour. Dunlap announced his decision Thursday in a campus news conference, four days after the reigning U.S. Amateur champion won The American Express. He secured the one-shot victory with a 6- Man sentenced to death for arson attack at Japanese anime studio that killed 36 01/25/2024 08:44am • TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of murder and other crimes Thursday for carrying out an arson attack on an anime studio in Kyoto that killed 36 people. The Kyoto District Court said it found the defendant, Shinji Aoba, mentally capable to face punis Deputies find six bodies at remote Mojave Desert crossroads 01/25/2024 06:19am • EL MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Deputies found the bodies of six people at a remote dirt crossroads in the Mojave Desert, a scene described as so grisly that Southern California TV stations blurred some of the images captured by their helicopters overhead. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies re Things to do in the DC area: MSG documentary screening, art gallery exhibits … and more! 01/25/2024 05:51am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. With the short film, "MSG: Mysterious Savory Grains," the general public c Milan Momcilovic scores 19 to lead No. 23 Iowa State over Kansas State 78-67 01/25/2024 12:53am • AMES, Iowa (AP) — Milan Momcilovic scored 19 points as No. 23 Iowa State survived a heated game against Kansas State 78-67 on Wednesday night. Keshon Gilbert added 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Cyclones (15-4, 4-2 Big 12), who improved to 12-0 at home this season. Curtis Jones scored 1 Minnesota trooper is charged with murder in shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop 01/25/2024 12:36am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota state trooper was charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II, who failed to get out of his car during a July traffic stop and took his foot off the brake when officers tried to arrest him. In announcing charges of second-degree uninten West Virginia GOP majority pushes contentious bills arming teachers, restricting bathrooms, books 01/24/2024 09:28pm • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's Republican-dominated Legislature pushed forward a slate of contentious bills Wednesday that would arm teachers, allow people to sue libraries over books that offend them and restrict where transgender kids can use the bathroom at school. Described by con 6 Stocks Cathie Wood Is Buying 01/24/2024 07:00pm • Cathie Wood is one of Wall Street's most colorful, controversial and high profile money managers. When she founded Ark Investment Management 10 years ago, she already had more than 30 years in the financial industry, including 12 years at AllianceBernstein Holding LP (ticker: AB) as chief investment Do You Pay Taxes on Savings Account Interest? 01/24/2024 07:00pm • Interest is one of the many benefits you can receive when you set aside money in a savings account. When you earn interest, your financial institution is essentially paying you to keep your money there. But that interest comes at a price. Generally, the IRS requires you to pay federal taxes on any s What are Joint Personal Loans? 01/24/2024 07:00pm • Sharing a financial product with another person is not uncommon -- just think of a joint bank account or mortgage. Personal loans are no different, and many banks allow you to take out one of these loans with another party, known as a joint personal loan. Taking out a joint personal loan is a bit di The Best Time to Buy a Computer 01/24/2024 07:00pm • Thinking of buying a new computer? If you're not in a rush, there are certain times of the year that are best to buy one. According to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts the popular Consumer Electronics Show, American retail sales of consumer tech -- like computers and laptops -- How to open a Roth IRA 01/24/2024 07:00pm • A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged individual retirement account where the account holder can contribute after-tax dollars. A significant upside to Roth IRAs is that all contributions and accumulated earnings grow tax-free. After the age of 59 1/2, Roth IRA investors can withdraw those tax-free funds. T