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Biden orders US investigation of national security risks posed by Chinese-made 'smart cars' 02/29/2024 02:31pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing potential national security risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them. The probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticate Missouri House passes property tax cut aimed at offsetting surge in vehicle values 02/29/2024 12:38pm • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri residents could see a roughly $138 million tax break under legislation passed Thursday by the House in an attempt to offset a recent surge in local tax collections caused by higher vehicle values. The legislation changing the way Missouri's personal property ta Best Buy's shares up after chain posts smaller-than expected sales decline for 4Q 02/29/2024 12:23pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy's shares rose on Thursday as the nation's largest consumer electronics chain posted a smaller-than-expected sales decline for the fiscal fourth quarter, signaling that the bottom of spending on gadgets may be in sight. The Minneapolis-based company reported fourth-quarter Ex-sheriff's deputy who attacked police during Capitol riot is sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison 02/29/2024 12:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who was employed as a Tennessee sheriff's deputy when he assaulted police officers protecting the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Donald Trump supporters was sentenced on Thursday to nearly six years in prison. Ronald Colton McAbee wore a bulletproof vest with two patches — on Today in Sports - Week Ahead, March 1 - March 7 02/29/2024 10:05am • March 1 1919 — Newsy Lalonde of the Montreal Canadiens sets a Stanley Cup Playoff record by scoring five goals in a 6-3 win against the visiting Ottawa Senators. The record is matched four times. 1934 — Primo Carnera retains his world heavyweight title with a unanimous 15-round decision over Tom Nevada and other swing states need more poll workers. Can lawyers help fill the gap? 02/29/2024 01:16am • RENO, Nev. (AP) — With Nevada counties struggling to find poll workers in a pivotal election year, the top election official in the Western swing state is taking a page from his counterparts elsewhere and is asking the legal community to help fill the gap. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar wants la NYC’s plan to ease gridlock and pump billions into mass transit? A $15 toll for Manhattan drivers 02/29/2024 01:08am • NEW YORK (AP) — Between bridge and tunnel tolls, parking fees and the ever-present risk of getting a traffic ticket, it can already cost a mint to drive into Manhattan. Is forking over another $15 for the privilege of driving into the most traffic-choked parts of the island enough to finally ge Man gets life in prison after pleading guilty in the sexual assaults of 4 women in their Texas homes 02/28/2024 10:27pm • McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty in the attacks of four women who were sexually assaulted in their homes throughout the Dallas area, including three women who were alumnae of the same national Black sorority. Jeffery Lemor Wheat, 52, entered the pl US Rep. Lauren Boebert's son facing possible felony charges in string of vehicle break-ins 02/28/2024 09:56pm • DENVER (AP) — The oldest son of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is suspected of being part of a group of friends who used credit cards stolen from cars to make purchases at gas stations and McDonald's, according to court documents released Wednesday. Tyler Boebert, 18, was identified as a suspect afte Texas man who long claimed innocence is executed for the slayings of 2, including cousin 02/28/2024 09:01pm • HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who had long claimed his conviction more than 20 years ago was based on false testimony and questionable evidence was executed Wednesday for fatally shooting two people, including his cousin. Ivan Cantu received a lethal injection and was pronounced dead at 6:4 Idaho halts execution by lethal injection after 8 failed attempts to insert IV line 02/28/2024 07:22pm • KUNA, Idaho (AP) — Idaho halted the execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech on Wednesday after medical team members repeatedly failed to find a vein where they could establish an intravenous line to carry out the lethal injection. Creech, 73, has been in prison half a century, convicted of How Many Savings Accounts Should You Have? 02/28/2024 07:00pm • How many savings accounts you should have depends on your financial goals and money management skills. You might want to keep all of your savings in one easy-to-monitor account, or you may prefer to scatter your savings across several accounts so you can assign a spending "bucket" or "vault" to each Can You Pay Property Taxes With a Credit Card? 02/28/2024 07:00pm • You can pay for just about anything with a credit card today, even your mortgage or rent. It's only natural to wonder what else you can pay with a credit card -- like property taxes. The IRS lets you pay your federal taxes with credit cards, so why not local taxes, too? Well, just because you can do Your Guide to Tax Year 2023 Deductions 02/28/2024 07:00pm • Tax season is upon us again and it's crucial you understand what you can deduct so you can reduce your bill -- and maybe even get a refund. Explore this guide to 2023 tax deductions to help ensure you don't pay more than you should. What Is a Tax Deduction?A tax deduction is an amount you can subtr 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now 02/28/2024 07:00pm • Some investors believe that the current technology boom and artificial intelligence will power a gigantic bull market in the months and years to come. Other analysts are warning of high valuations and a potential bubble if markets get much more euphoric. In any case, it can be tricky trying to value