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Former Guatemalan president released on bond; leaves prison for first time since 2015 01/04/2024 08:46pm • GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Former Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina, convicted of fraud and conspiracy, was released from prison more than eight years after his resignation and arrest to wait out his appeal or confirmation of his sentence, according to his lawyer. Pérez Molina was released Wedne Can I Have Two Personal Loans at the Same Time? 01/04/2024 07:00pm • If you already borrowed a personal loan but need additional funding, you may be wondering if you can take out an additional personal loan. The short answer is yes -- there's no concrete rule prohibiting you from borrowing multiple personal loans at once. However, you might need to shop around, since Energy Transition 2024: Investing Outlook for the Year Ahead 01/04/2024 07:00pm • Last year was a mediocre one for traditional energy companies and a dismal one for renewable energy stocks. But those fortunes could change in 2024 as the global transition away from fossil fuels continues. Although there are plenty of differences between fossil fuel companies and those involved in Where Is the Best Place to Exchange Foreign Currency? 01/04/2024 07:00pm • Before you head off to the airport to catch a flight abroad, find out where to receive the best exchange rate for your money. Some travelers prefer trading their U.S. dollars for euros or other currencies at their local bank so they have cash to tip taxi drivers or porters at the airport or buy a co FACT FOCUS: Images made to look like court records circulate online amid Epstein document release 01/04/2024 06:33pm • After dozens of previously sealed court documents related to financier Jeffrey Epstein were made public on Wednesday, social media users began spreading false accusations about major public figures whose names appeared in the release — and some who hadn’t been named at all. Two people singled ou LA Rams rookie sensations Kobie Turner, Byron Young chase sacks and history together 01/04/2024 06:27pm • THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Kobie Turner and Byron Young trained together for months before the Los Angeles Rams drafted them 12 picks apart in the third round. They've been two of the league's best defensive rookies, and now they're neck and neck in the NFL rookie sacks race down the stretch of French report says the UK isn't cooperating enough to curb migrant crossings across the Channel 01/04/2024 02:11pm • PARIS (AP) — The United Kingdom is not sufficiently coordinating with France in efforts to reduce the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, according to a French report that points to the “uncertain effectiveness” of illegal migration policies. France is “struggling Jewish protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt first day of California legislative session 01/04/2024 12:41pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war interrupted the first day of California's legislative session on Wednesday, forcing the state Assembly to adjourn moments after convening. Lawmakers had just listened to the opening prayer and said th El Salvador's Nayib Bukele takes his presidential reelection campaign beyond the country's borders 01/04/2024 11:15am • SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador's Nayib Bukele took his presidential reelection campaign beyond his tiny country's borders this week to capitalize on his rising profile across Latin America, and he affirmed that he doesn't aspire to indefinite reelection. During a two-hour forum late Delays on I-95 as VDOT prepares roads for weekend snowstorm 01/04/2024 09:17am • Listen to WTOP Traffic on the 8s for the latest on road conditions. Snow is forecast for the D.C. area this weekend, leading to delays Thursday on Interstate 95 as roads are treated to keep ice off major highways. The Virginia Department of Transportation said trucks will be pretreating the hi Things to do in the DC area: Unique trivia nights, a 2000s dance party … and more! 01/04/2024 04:52am • There’s 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. Get your thinking caps ready because this Thursday is National Trivia Day. To c Their son died from a fentanyl overdose. Now a Fairfax Co. family has a warning for other parents 01/03/2024 10:10pm • On Jan. 31, 2023, Afrodita Foster woke up just before 7 a.m., as she regularly did. She walked into her son Cayden's room to make sure he was awake and getting ready for school. Cayden attended Centreville High School in Fairfax County, Virginia. She recalls thinking the room was too quiet. Sh Books and basketball: Washington Wizards' winter reading challenge is underway 01/03/2024 07:15pm • Kids and teenagers across the D.C. area have been encouraged to check out their local libraries by none other than Washington Wizards' Jordan Poole, who appeared in a team video announcing what's become an annual event: the Wizards Winter Reading Challenge. "You'll have a chance to win cool prize An Arkansas sheriff's deputy was fatally shot, and a suspect is in custody, state police say 01/03/2024 07:07pm • LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas sheriff's deputy was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant, and a suspect has been arrested in his death, Arkansas State Police said Wednesday. Stone County Deputy Justin Smith was shot Tuesday afternoon at a home about 5 miles (8 kilometers) nor What Is the American Express Once-Per-Lifetime Rule? 01/03/2024 07:00pm • If you're thinking about applying for an American Express card because of a generous welcome offer, there's something you should know: You can only only enjoy that bonus once in your lifetime. Learn more about what the American Express once-per-lifetime rule entails, which cards it applies to and ho