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Virginia to consider Metro's funding request to address projected $750 million shortfall 10/27/2023 01:53pm • As Metro considers ways to address a looming $750 million shortfall and stave off changes to its operations, officials are requesting jurisdictions, including Virginia, review their options to help address the funding deficit that threatens thousands of jobs and various services. Metro hopes poli George Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges in New York 10/27/2023 12:34pm • CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty Friday to revised charges accusing him of several frauds, including making tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on credit cards belonging to some of his campaign donors. The New York Republican appeared at a L As the 'Hollywood of the South,' Atlanta has boomed. Its actors and crew are now at a crossroads 10/27/2023 12:10pm • ATLANTA (AP) — A lighting technician is mowing lawns. A camera assistant is teaching guitar again. An actor has thought about shifting careers. For more than a decade, work had been nonstop in Atlanta’s booming film industry thanks to Georgia’s extremely generous tax break. Dubbed the “Holly How a South Dakota priest inspired 125 years of direct democracy — and the fight to preserve it 10/27/2023 08:01am • Thanks to a rabble-rousing, socialist priest, it’s a milestone year for direct democracy in the U.S. and not just because Ohio voters are circumventing their Republican-controlled legislature to decide for themselves if they have constitutional abortion rights. The practice of citizen-originated b WTOP Top Kid: Reston teen helps remove performing arts barriers for kids 10/27/2023 04:41am • WTOP's TOP Kids program is sponsored by Northwest Federal Credit Union. In addition to being featured on-air and online, winning kids also get a chance at $500. August Gabriel Rivers' love of theater started at an early age. The 17-year-old from Reston, Virginia, was able to hone his craft throug Cole Caufield scores in the final minute of overtime as Canadiens rally to beat Blue Jackets 4-3 10/26/2023 11:56pm • MONTREAL (AP) — Cole Caufield scored with 43 seconds left in overtime and the Montreal Canadiens rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Thursday night. Caufield, who also had two assists, beat Columbus goaltender Elvis Merzlikins on the glove side with a wrist shot. Nick Suzuki had a goa Best Apps for Buying and Selling Used Stuff 10/26/2023 08:00pm • If you're trying to clear out your closet before the new year or add some money to your shopping budget before the holidays, you might consider selling used stuff to bring in additional income. From old gift cards to your wedding dress, there are marketplaces designed to sell all kinds of items and How to Load Your Walmart MoneyCard 10/26/2023 08:00pm • The Walmart MoneyCard is a reloadable prepaid card that allows those without traditional checking accounts to spend and manage their money. It's available as Visa or Mastercard, making it easy to use just about anywhere. The MoneyCard also awards cash back on certain purchases. So how do you load fu Can You Refinance a Mortgage With Bad Credit? 10/26/2023 08:00pm • If your credit score is lackluster, you may worry that it could prevent you from refinancing your mortgage. Luckily, a refinance can be difficult but not impossible. Here's what you need to know about how to refinance your mortgage with bad credit. Options for Refinancing Your Mortgage With Bad Cred How Transferring Colleges Can Affect Financial Aid 10/26/2023 08:00pm • Whether it's to find a better fit for a major or to attend college closer to home, many students transfer from one university to another. In addition to considering the academic and social factors of moving schools, students should also be aware that transferring schools can affect student loans and Arizona Diamondbacks take series of slights into surprise World Series against Texas Rangers 10/26/2023 07:25pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Before opening the World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks wanted to recount a series of slights. Overlooked by oddsmakers and angered by analysts, the Diamondbacks find themselves in a Surprise Series against the also unexpected Texas Rangers. But the mindsets couldn't be m Short-handed Broncos try to snap 16-game skid to Chiefs and hand Mahomes 1st road loss in AFC West 10/26/2023 07:21pm • DENVER (AP) — If the Denver Broncos finally figure out how to beat Patrick Mahomes and end their 16-game losing streak to the Kansas City Chiefs, don't expect Sean Payton to be the life of the party. He was suprisingly surly after the Broncos held off the Green Bay Packers 19-17 last weekend for h Business Highlights: GM and Stellantis in talks with the UAW; US growth accelerated last quarter 10/26/2023 05:18pm • ___ General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford’s DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis are meeting with United Auto Workers bargainers to see if they can reach a contract agreement that mirrors a deal signed with crosstown ri Rep. John Sarbanes won’t seek reelection in 2024 10/26/2023 05:11pm • Rep. John Sarbanes (D-3rd) said Thursday he will not seek a 10th term in office in 2024. In the surprise announcement, Sarbanes said he was voluntarily stepping down at the end of his current term to return to work in the nonprofit sector. “I believe in public service. My siblings and I grew Cardinals face tough task in trying to defend Ravens and Lamar Jackson 10/26/2023 05:08pm • GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Lamar Jackson's excellence was at its apex in last week's dominant win over the Lions. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback threw for 357 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score. Now the reeling Arizona Cardinals have to try to find a way to stop him. The Ravens (5-