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Pennsylvania bishop Sean Rowe elected new leader of Episcopal Church. He's the youngest since 1789 06/26/2024 04:38pm • Sean Rowe, a 49-year-old bishop from western Pennsylvania, on Wednesday became the youngest person ever elected as leader of the Episcopal Church. He immediately issued a sobering call for the church, which has faced division and chronic membership loss, to confront an ���existential crisis��� that US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis 06/26/2024 03:58pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation's top doctor, came as the U.S. grappled with another Kirby allows 1 run in 6 innings, Raleigh hits 3-run homer, and Mariners beat Rays 5-2 to avoid sweep 06/26/2024 03:50pm • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) ��� George Kirby allowed one run in six innings, Cal Raleigh hit a three-run homer and the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Wednesday. Seattle went 3-6 on a trip to Cleveland, Miami and Tampa Bay and at 19-25 i How troops convicted under a gay sex ban can apply for a pardon from Biden. Will benefits follow? 06/26/2024 03:23pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that troops who were convicted under an old military policy criminalizing consensual gay sex would receive full pardons ��� a move that could restore their discharges from military service to an honorable status and pave the way for benefit From DVF to Star Wars, filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy charts her own path in Hollywood 06/26/2024 12:00pm • Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy���s oeuvre defies simple categorization. She���s made documentaries about acid attack victims and child refugees. She���s focused her lens on the extraordinary life of designer Diane von Furstenberg. She���s spearheaded animated films for and about Pakistani children. Defending national champion South Carolina to play in eight-team Fort Myers Tip-off in November 06/26/2024 11:47am • FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) ��� Defending national champion South Carolina will take part in the eight-team, Fort Myers Tip-off tournament over Thanksgiving weekend. The Gamecocks, who at 38-0 became the first undefeated champion in eight seasons, open against Iowa State before taking on Purdue in the sec Judge puts $30 billion Visa, Mastercard settlement on hold, in signal of likely rejection 06/26/2024 11:22am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� A federal judge said she's not likely to approve the $30 billion settlement between the payment processing giants Visa and Mastercard and the merchants who say they've overpaid on swipe fees. Visa and Mastercard reached a settlement with a group of small businesses and merchants b Montgomery Co. officer who lost both legs plans return to police department and football field 06/26/2024 09:00am • The Montgomery County police sergeant who was struck by a reckless driver last year, leading to the amputation of both his legs, is eyeing a return to the police force in the next couple of months. On the morning of Oct. 18, 2023, Patrick Kepp was trying to stop 19-year-old Raphael Mayorga, of Fr A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions 06/26/2024 07:38am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� As he campaigned for the presidency, Joe Biden promised to spend billions of dollars to ���save the world��� from climate change. One of the largest players in the solar industry was ready. Officials, board members and major investors in First Solar, the largest domestic maker of A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions 06/26/2024 07:10am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� As he campaigned for the presidency, Joe Biden promised to spend billions of dollars to ���save the world��� from climate change. One of the largest players in the solar industry was ready. Executives, officials and major investors in First Solar, the largest domestic maker of so Matt Chapman drives in 2 runs and 6 Giants pitchers limit Cubs to four hits in a 5-1 win 06/26/2024 01:11am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ��� Matt Chapman's two-run single highlighted a three-run eighth inning and six San Francisco pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday night. Michael Conforto added an RBI single, and David Villar and Jorge Soler had sacrifice flies to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drives in 4 runs as Blue Jays end 7-game skid with 9-4 win over Red Sox 06/25/2024 11:56pm • BOSTON (AP) ��� Vladimir Guerrero hit pair of two-run doubles, George Springer added a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a seven-game skid with a 9-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays tagged Boston starter Brayan Bello for seven runs in the third inning, incl Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner's Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty 06/25/2024 11:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx put the WNBA on notice that they are a championship caliber team. Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Collier added 21 to help the Lynx win their first Commissioner's Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesda First-Year Tips for International Students at U.S. Colleges 06/25/2024 08:00pm • Being a first-year international student at a U.S. college or university can be a little scary and at times overwhelming -- there's so much to do and remember. But a little prep can go a long way in setting an international student up for success their freshman year. Misha Bilokur from Ukraine says How to Minimize 4 Financial Management Disasters That Come With Aging 06/25/2024 08:00pm • Many people spend their lives planning and preparing for old age. However, as individuals age, they may encounter some unexpected situations. While not the most enjoyable thought experiment, it's important to consider the risks that come with aging and how they can impact a person's financial situat