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Subplots of the Paris Olympics became fodder for politicians, and that's not unusual in history 08/12/2024 11:24am • PARIS (AP) — Not long after the Algerian boxer at the center of a gender misconceptions controversy won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, Donald Trump pounced on the achievement at a rally more than 7,000 miles away in Bozeman, Montana. The former president has used the saga surrounding Imane K Reality check: Mortgage rates aren’t that high 08/12/2024 08:00am • Mortgage rates have been moving decidedly lower in recent weeks, with the biggest one-week drop in average rates in two years following this month’s weaker than expected report on the July labor market. High rates have crimped buying power for potential homebuyers, but there are clearer signs n How to get relief from unexpectedly high medical bills 08/12/2024 05:18am • NEW YORK (AP) — Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways to get relief. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one in five Americans are affected by outstanding medical debt, for a total cost of $88 billion. In a 2022 study, the bureau fo Price instability rocks Ethiopia as it reels from foreign exchange rate reforms 08/12/2024 05:01am • ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The prices on the menu have been erased at a small hotel in a suburb of Ethiopia's capital. That was no mistake, the waiters said, as businesses in Addis Ababa struggle to keep up with spiraling inflation since the government implemented a flexible exchange rate polic 'As a mother of 4 kids, it’s too much': What a Fairfax Co. mom spends on school supplies — and how she saves 08/12/2024 04:46am • From vaping, the cost of school supplies to cellphone policies, the WTOP team is studying up on hot-button topics in education across the D.C. region. Follow on air and online in our series “WTOP Goes Back to School” this August and September. Crayons, pencils, notebooks — even headph Transferring Colleges: 9 Frequently Asked Questions 08/11/2024 08:00pm • Choosing which college to attend can be difficult. And even after the decision is made, it's not always the right choice. After a semester or two, some students find that they are unhappy on campus for various reasons. However, that doesn't mean students have to remain at a school that may not meet 10 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping 08/11/2024 08:00pm • Parents are prepared to dig deep into their wallets for back-to-school shopping. Nearly three-quarters of caregivers surveyed by U.S. News & World Report in July say their school expenses have increased this year. For many, covering the cost will be difficult, with 43% of survey respondents sayi Can You Get a Mortgage When You Owe the IRS 08/11/2024 08:00pm • Don't assume you can't get a mortgage if you owe back taxes, but be prepared to take some steps to correct the problem. You'll need to adhere to an IRS payment plan and share the information with your lender, who can direct you to loan programs that allow borrowers with tax debt. Here's what you nee US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway 08/11/2024 04:45pm • MIAMI (AP) — The gold and silver trophies packed in the china cabinet of Dr. Vivek Murthy’s childhood home boast the surgeon general’s many talents, from dance performances to math competitions. Growing up in a Florida suburb, it seemed to his family that Murthy could succeed at just about any US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway 08/11/2024 04:44pm • MIAMI (AP) — The dated gold and silver trophies packed in the china cabinet of Dr. Vivek Murthy’s childhood home still boast the surgeon general’s many talents, from dance performances to math competitions. Growing up in a Florida suburb, it seemed to his family that Murthy could succeed at ju Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of 'joy' and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming 08/11/2024 03:46pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Big crowds, go-to applause lines, talk of joy — and some unsolicited Republican counterprogramming. These were common themes during the first big campaign swing for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as the new Democratic ticket barnstorm McDowell suspended 1 event by LIV for taking decongestant on banned drug list 08/11/2024 02:59pm • Graeme McDowell has become the first LIV Golf player to be suspended under its anti-doping policy for using an over-the-counter decongestant that contained a banned substance. The Saudi-funded league said McDowell, a former U.S. Open champion, would be suspended for one tournament and fined $125,000 Justin Verlander makes rehab start, with manager Espada saying 'everything was positive' 08/11/2024 02:18pm • BOSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander took his first step to returning to the Houston Astros, tossing three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday night. Working back from neck stiffness that’s sidelined him for two months, the 41-year-old, three-time Cy Young Award winner threw 52 pitches and 36 Rangers RHP Max Scherzer returning to Texas to get fatigued right shoulder checked out 08/11/2024 02:07pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer, who has been limited to eight starts this season, is returning to Texas to get his fatigued right shoulder checked out, general manager Chris Young said Sunday. Scherzer was placed on the injured list Aug. 2 with fatigue and will not return when first eligible later t Jennifer Valente defends Olympic omnium gold to wrap up best Summer Games for US cycling in 40 years 08/11/2024 10:02am • MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, France (AP) — Jennifer Valente rolled around the Vélodrome National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines one last time with the American flag held aloft Sunday, a dominant defense of her Olympic omnium title giving her a second gold medal in a span of four days. The Stars and Stri