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Georgia school's book bans may break civil rights law, federal officials warn 05/22/2023 07:17pm • ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education has found that a suburban Atlanta school district's decision to remove some books from its libraries may have created a hostile environment that violated federal laws against race and sex discrimination. The legal intervention by the department's Off Michigan governor signs red flag gun law as questions linger over enforcement 05/22/2023 05:52pm • ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave final approval Monday afternoon to a red flag law that aims to keep firearms away from those at risk of harming themselves or others as the state grapples with ways to slow gun violence in the wake of its second mass school shooting. Mich Russia alleges border incursion by Ukrainian saboteurs; Kyiv claims they are disgruntled Russians 05/22/2023 01:32pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian officials claimed that Ukrainian military saboteurs launched an attack across the border Monday, wounding eight people in a small town. Kyiv officials denied any link with the group and blamed the fighting on a revolt by disgruntled Russians against the Kremlin. Neithe Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 05/22/2023 01:24pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Do you know if your vehicle's been recalled? Millions of serious defects are unrepaired 05/22/2023 12:55pm • There are millions of vehicles on the road under manufacturer recall that have not been repaired. One of the biggest reasons is how manufacturers notify owners about recalls. "The recalls have to be delivered by law by First-Class Mail. As you know, that is hardly the way most people communic Venmo to be officially available for teenagers, although many use it already 05/22/2023 12:13pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Teenagers will officially be allowed to open a Venmo account with their parent's permission, the company said Monday, expanding the popular social payments app to an age demographic that is likely to embrace it almost immediately. Using Venmo won't necessarily be new to a good numb With all the politics and maneuvering, how is life in Florida changing for its residents? 05/22/2023 11:37am • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — “Don't say gay.” Regulation of books and classroom discussion. Teachers, parents and school librarians all navigating new and uncertain ground. LGBTQ+ rights under attack. A very public spat between state government and Disney. And at the center of it all is a governor Michael Block, once a little-known club pro, ties for 15th at PGA Championship 05/22/2023 11:35am • PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Michael Block recalled how only a week ago he was having drinks at the Pittsford Pub — a few par-5s away from where the PGA Championship was being held at Oak Hill in suburban Rochester, New York — and no one knew who he was. On Sunday, the once little-known golf pro fro Kimberly Palmer: How to set and vet money goals midyear 05/22/2023 08:55am • If you set money goals for 2023 back in January, now can be a smart time to check in on your progress. And if you didn’t, it’s not too late to create goals for the next six months and beyond. “If you don’t have your goals, everyone is so busy with life that a year will whiz by and you’ll h Memorial Day daytrips: DC-area hikes, outdoor activities worth your time 05/22/2023 05:50am • Wondering what to do with that extra day off this Memorial Day weekend? Well, the D.C. region is home to many outdoor attractions perfect for celebrating the holiday weekend. Erin Gifford, a freelance travel writer who has written three guidebooks for hiking in Virginia and the surrounding D.C. a Verlander outpitches Bieber as streaking Mets top Guardians 2-1 for doubleheader sweep 05/21/2023 11:47pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer fired six shutout innings in the first game, then Justin Verlander threw a gem in the nightcap. A pair of veteran aces in peak form, pitching back-to-back. Exactly what the New York Mets had in mind heading into this season. Verlander outdueled Shane Bieber in a marque Heat roll past Celtics 128-102, take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals 05/21/2023 11:44pm • MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra had his team fully expecting that Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals would be extremely difficult, that the Miami Heat were going to have to take the best shot that a desperate bunch of Boston Celtics could muster. He was wrong. It was a Heat romp — and a team th Scheffler's late charge at PGA not enough to catch Koepka, he'll have to settle for No. 1 05/21/2023 09:46pm • PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler has gotten so used to the putts he needs to make going in during his rise to stardom, when they don't, it's a surprise. And during the final round of the PGA Championship, a little cruel, too. While Scheffler put together a game charge during the final roun Stephenson's OT goal gives Golden Knights 3-2 win over Stars, lead 2-0 in West final 05/21/2023 08:40pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — A slashing penalty in the first period and a retaliatory cross check in the second not only sent Vegas' Chandler Stephenson to the penalty box twice, but resulted in a conversation with coach Bruce Cassidy in the second intermission. “Let's not let our egos get in the way of hav How to Manage Money Stress 05/21/2023 08:00pm • It's easy to get stressed about money. Inflation hasn't helped, nor has Congress arguing over the debt ceiling, and ever since the first bill was paid, it was likely that money stress was a thing. Meanwhile, all year-round, there are chances for plenty of financial stress. Maybe you're trying to sav