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Nearly four decades later, arrest made in brutal murder of Stafford Co. woman; suspect linked to another killing in region 03/05/2024 11:08pm • An arrest has been made in a cold case that has haunted Stafford County for nearly 40 years: the brutal sexual assault and murder of a DEA agent's wife working one night at a real estate office in Stafford County. Newly-analyzed forensic evidence in the case also points to the suspect's involveme Paolo Banchero scores 22 points as Magic beat Hornets for ninth win in 11 games 03/05/2024 10:20pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 22 points, Cole Anthony scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, and the surging Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 101-89 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 11 games. Wendell Carter Jr. had 12 points and nine rebounds for the Magic (36-26 The real life consequences of higher interest rates 03/05/2024 07:11pm • High interest rates have real life consequences, but it's not just higher consumer borrowing costs that follow rate hikes. Since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates two years ago in a bid to curb inflation, Bankrate reports that 50% or more of consumers who applied for a loan or credit Everything You Need to Know About Affirm 03/05/2024 07:00pm • Affirm is a lender that allows you to buy now and pay later, whether you're shopping in-store or online. If you qualify for one of these short-term loans, you will choose a payment schedule and then pay at affirm.com or in the Affirm app. The company promises that borrowers will know upfront how muc 9 Free Services to Take Advantage of Now 03/05/2024 07:00pm • When you need to be careful with money, taking advantage of what's available at no cost to you is powerful. Reducing expenses this way can help alleviate financial stress brought on by inflation. Higher prices on goods and services have caused most Americans to make major adjustments to their budget You Finally Paid Off Your Mortgage. What Now? 03/05/2024 07:00pm • Paying off your mortgage is a huge financial milestone and one that many people dream of achieving. But once that day finally arrives, you may find yourself wondering, "Now what?" Let's look at how your situation will change once your home is paid off and what your next steps should be. What Happens Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive sales at a time of cautious spending 03/05/2024 05:39pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Target, looking for ways to reverse a sales malaise, is getting into Amazon territory: the paid membership game. The Minneapolis discounter said Tuesday the new paid program, called Target Circle 360, will offer unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders o Biden administration would cap credit card late fees at $8, part of campaign against junk fees 03/05/2024 04:04pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced a rule Tuesday to cap all credit card late fees, the latest effort in the White House push to end what it has called junk fees and a move that regulators say will save Americans up to $10 billion a year. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Kentucky governor marks civil rights event by condemning limits on diversity, equity and inclusion 03/05/2024 03:18pm • FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear condemned efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at public universities after marching with other Kentuckians on Tuesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a landmark civil-rights rally that featured Martin Luther King Jr. For Women's History Month, a look at some trailblazers in American gardening and horticulture 03/05/2024 11:20am • Women have long been at the forefront of gardening, whether passing agricultural traditions from generation to generation, organizing garden clubs and beautification societies, or — in some cases — making significant contributions to science and landscape design. Some of these plantswomen gained Texas big man Dylan Disu sprains left knee in loss at No. 11 Baylor 03/05/2024 01:06am • WACO, Texas (AP) — Texas big man Dylan Disu had to be helped off the court after spraining his left knee in the Longhorns' 93-85 loss at 11th-ranked Baylor on Monday night. Disu fell to the floor and remained down after getting tangled up with a Baylor player with just under 11 minutes left. The Zack Wheeler and Phillies reach $126 million, 3-year deal for 2025-27 03/05/2024 12:21am • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler turns 34 in May and just celebrated with his wife the birth of the couple's third child. He has more games to win for the Philadelphia Phillies and a World Series title to chase for Citizens Bank Park. But Wheeler doesn't want to pitch deep into his 30s — “old CFPB Sets New Rule to Cap Credit Card Late Fees at $8 03/04/2024 07:00pm • You may have noticed that most major credit card issuers charge an average late fee of $32, with some going as high as $41 -- but that may be changing soon. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a new rule on March 5, 2024, capping late fees at $8. What the New Rule MeansThe Credit Card Kentucky House supports special election to fill any Senate vacancy in Mitch McConnell's home state 03/04/2024 06:49pm • FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Republican-dominated Kentucky House voted Monday to remove any role for the state's Democratic governor in deciding who would occupy a U.S. Senate seat if a vacancy occurred in the home state of 82-year-old Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. The legislation calls f Decisions made by Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. could impact future NFL combines 03/04/2024 05:00pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL scouting combine's evolution from hidden gem into the league's second-most anticipated offseason event has come with all sorts of twists. The question is whether this year's new ones could affect future combines. All-American receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. skipped media i