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N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Prize winner and giant of Native American literature, dead at 89 01/29/2024 03:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) — N. Scott Momaday, a Pulitzer Prize-winning storyteller, poet, educator and folklorist whose debut novel "House Made of Dawn" is widely credited as the starting point for contemporary Native American literature, has died. He was 89. Momaday died Wednesday at his home in Santa Fe, Ne Tax season is under way. Here are some tips to navigate it. 01/29/2024 01:06pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Tax season began Monday and for many people filing U.S. tax returns — especially those doing it for their first time — it can be a daunting task that’s often left to the last minute. But if you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon No. 25 New Mexico routs Nevada 89-55 to snap 9-game losing streak against Wolf Pack 01/29/2024 01:29am • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jaelen House scored 21 points and No. 25 New Mexico routed Nevada 89-55 on Sunday night to snap a nine-game losing streak against the Wolf Pack. New Mexico (18-3, 6-2 Mountain West) has won five straight, all by 13 points or more. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 14 points, Nelly DeRozan has 20 points and the Bulls snap 2-game skid with 104-96 win over the Blazers 01/29/2024 12:37am • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan finished with 20 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped a two-game losing streak with a 104-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazer on Sunday night. Coby White had 15 points and 10 assists for the Bulls, playing the last of a short three-game road trip, while A Lamar Jackson after falling to 2-4 in the playoffs: 'I'm not frustrated, I'm angry' 01/28/2024 08:46pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — With a trip to the Super Bowl just one victory away, the Baltimore Ravens looked nothing like the team that finished the regular season with the best record in the NFL before thrashing Houston in their playoff opener. Worse, Lamar Jackson bore little resemblance to the quarterb How to Meet Your Credit Card Spending Requirement 01/28/2024 07:00pm • Getting a new credit card is one of the fastest methods of earning a big chunk of miles or points. Many rewards credit cards offer a welcome bonus for new customers when they meet the card's minimum spending requirement. However, some credit cards require significant spending -- $1,000 to $4,000 or Municipal Bonds: How to Invest Past Peak Rates 01/28/2024 07:00pm • Tune in to your favorite news outlet during an election year, and you'll likely hear the expression "All politics is local." Made famous by former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill, the quote emphasizes the importance of keeping track of local constituents' perspectives on the relevant issues of the 9 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2024 01/28/2024 07:00pm • Is improving your financial health on your list of new year's resolutions? Financial security is a goal for many, but achieving it takes planning and work. If you want to end your 2024 in better financial health than you started it, setting goals now can help you get there. These short- and long-ter Is It Cheaper to Live in Connecticut and Commute to New York City? 01/28/2024 07:00pm • Living in New York City, especially in Manhattan and in some parts of Brooklyn, is expensive. In fact, it is often ranked as the most expensive real estate in the country -- and the world. People who live in New York City frequently wonder how much money they would save if they lived outside the cit Retire at 50: 11 Key Questions to Ask 01/28/2024 07:00pm • With the right structure around your retirement, you can achieve your goals and live your ideal retirement successfully. A movement called FIRE -- Financial Independence, Retire Early - gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. FIRE redefines wealth as a means to align with your values. The pr Bennedict Mathurin scores 24 to lead Pacers over Grizzlies 116-110 01/28/2024 06:50pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 24 points off the bench, Jalen Smith sank a go-ahead 3-pointer late, and the Indiana Pacers won their third consecutive home game 116-110 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. The game was tied at 107 when Smith drilled his third 3-pointer with 3:10 re Cameron Brink's 25 points, 19 rebounds power No. 6 Stanford past Arizona 96-64 01/28/2024 05:07pm • TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cameron Brink had 25 points and 19 rebounds in 25 minutes and No. 6 Stanford dominated on the glass to beat Arizona 96-64 on Sunday. It was the 60th consecutive win for the Cardinal (19-2, 8-1 Pac-12) when scoring at least 80 points including 13 this season. Brink, a 6-foot-4 With Josh Allen's support, Bills promote Joe Brady to take over as offensive coordinator full time 01/28/2024 04:49pm • BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen’s vote of support, coupled with a desire to maintain continuity, led to Joe Brady taking over as the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator on a full-time basis. The team announced the decision on Sunday, less than a week after Buffalo’s season ended with a 27-24 Survey: 4 out of 10 adults in a serious relationship have kept or are keeping at least 1 financial secret from their partner 01/28/2024 01:16pm • New research from Bankrate shows more than 4 out of 10 adults who are married, in a civil partnership, or living with a partner have kept or are keeping at least one financial secret from their partner. Secrets include spending more than their spouse or partner would be OK with, holding any amoun Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, AP-NORC poll finds 01/28/2024 10:04am • NEW YORK (AP) — A majority of taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return, according to a new poll from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Two-thirds