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Ohio finds 597 noncitizens who voted or registered in recent elections, a fraction of its electorate 08/21/2024 07:39pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s elections chief on Wednesday referred for possible prosecution 597 apparent noncitizens who either registered to vote or cast a ballot in a recent election — a higher number than he normally finds but still a tiny fraction of the state’s electorate. Republican Se Man wanted on murder charges is apprehended at Chicago restaurant just blocks from DNC 08/21/2024 07:11pm • A man wanted on murder and armed robbery charges was taken into custody Wednesday after a 15-hour standoff with police at a Chicago restaurant just blocks from the Democratic National Convention, authorities said. Joshua Zimmerman had been sought by the U.S. Marshals Service since his escape from a Questions remain as tech company takes blame for glitch in Florida county election websites 08/21/2024 05:52pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — An elections technology company is taking full responsibility for glitches that kept many Florida county elections officials from immediately posting primary results Tuesday night. While the problem didn't affect voters or ballot counting, there were still unanswered ques Democrats set their convention roll call to a soundtrack. Here’s how each song fits each state 08/21/2024 05:36pm • The traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago turned into a boisterous dance party Tuesday, with each delegation announcing their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a fitting song. The musical nods spun by DJ Cassidy were mostly obvious. Massachusetts went w US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off 08/21/2024 05:15pm • Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson’s disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University. But her schooling was upended in May when administrators at the Minnesota college announced a plan to eliminate its music department as i It's not your imagination: There are players in their mid-20s all over college football, here's why 08/21/2024 11:58am • Each time he sees his freshman teammates, Oklahoma State quarterback Alan Bowman gets a reality check about the length of his college career. “When I was playing as a true freshman at Texas Tech, they were probably in seventh grade,” Bowman said. Bowman is entering his seventh year of college fo Macao leader says he will not seek another term due to health reasons, 2 months before the election 08/21/2024 07:42am • HONG KONG (AP) — Macao leader Ho Iat Seng announced Wednesday he would not seek another term due to health reasons, less than two months before the election for the top official of the casino city. Ho said in a statement that he has deep feelings for Macao and has done his best for the development FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made during the second night of the Democratic National Convention 08/21/2024 05:55am • The second night of the Democratic National Convention was filled with excitement as a celebratory roll call marked Vice President Kamala Harris' nomination to be the party's candidate for president. As speaker after speaker addressed the convention extolling her qualities to lead the country, they Fairfax Co. reports most single-year whooping cough cases in over a decade 08/21/2024 05:00am • Fairfax County has reported 44 cases of pertussis, commonly known as "whooping cough," so far this year — the most cases of the virus the Northern Virginia suburb has had during a single year in over a decade. Alex Seifert, an epidemiologist with the county's health department, said whooping co A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC 08/21/2024 12:01am • CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention's second night showcased a double dose of Obama firepower to validate Vice President Kamala Harris and deliver an unsparing indictment of Republican Donald Trump. The convention also served up a raucous roll call of states that was essentially one The Latest: Day 2 of the DNC features the Obamas and second gentleman Doug Emhoff 08/20/2024 11:36pm • Day two of the Democratic National Convention has begun. Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke at the DNC, a day after the unofficial farewell for President Joe Biden, who served eight years as Obama’s vice president. Biden won’t b Writing a Thank-You Email After an Interview: 10 Examples 08/20/2024 08:00pm • In a competitive job market, every detail counts. While a thank-you email may seem like an insignificant step at the end of the interview process, a well-written one can set you apart from the competition and underscore your interest in the position. Here is a guide to writing a professional thank-y Pet Debt Dilemma: Survey Reveals Pet Owners' Spending Limits 08/20/2024 08:00pm • Animals make us do crazy things, like bringing in a flea-ridden stray kitten on a freezing October night. But you don't have to be an impulsive cat lady (like me) to find yourself with an unexpected vet bill. Of course you'll pay it, because look at that face! For many pet owners, the question of wh Here's What You Need to Qualify for a Private Student Loan 08/20/2024 08:00pm • Affording higher education is increasingly difficult for many families. Consider that over the past two decades, the average tuition and fees at public four-year colleges have surged by 179%, according to the Education Data Initiative, which reports that the average annual cost of college per studen How to Know Your Loved One Is Getting the Senior Care They're Paying For 08/20/2024 08:00pm • With senior care costs at an all-time high, how do you know if your loved one is getting the quality care they've been promised? Investigations and media reports over the past few years have highlighted troubling gaps between care that senior facilities advertise and the actual services delivered. I