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Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns after being dropped as deputy prime minister 04/29/2024 06:39am • BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly resigned in dissatisfaction over a Cabinet reshuffle that removed him as one of the country's deputy prime ministers. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday confirmed the report of the resignation of Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, saying that he Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership 04/29/2024 05:51am • SAN DIEGO (AP) — A pair of giant pandas will soon make the journey from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo as part of an ongoing conservation partnership between the two nations, officials said Monday. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said its caretakers rec 9 people are on trial in Germany over an alleged far-right coup plot 04/29/2024 05:29am • BERLIN (AP) — Nine people charged with terrorism in connection with an alleged far-right plot to topple the German government went on trial Monday in one of three linked cases. The trial opening in Stuttgart is the first to open in relation to the purported conspiracy, which came to light in late Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way 04/29/2024 01:33am • HONOLULU (AP) — For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family, but these days many of the kernels in the package might not be Hawaii-grown. This little-known fact is surfacing at the state Legislature a Today in History: April 29, Joan of Arc leads French in battle at Orleans 04/29/2024 12:00am • Today in History Today is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023. There are 246 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered the besieged city of Orleans to lead a French victory over the English. On this date: In 1916, the Easter Rising in Dubli Should You Lock In a Mortgage Rate Today? 04/28/2024 08:00pm • A mortgage rate lock allows you to keep your interest rate unchanged for a set period of time, usually between when your purchase offer is accepted and when you close on your new home. 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Both types of retirement accounts allow you to defer paying income tax on your retirement savings, and contributing to a 401(k) and IRA could significantly reduce Can You File for Bankruptcy on Student Loans? 04/28/2024 08:00pm • If you're overwhelmed by student loan debt and can't make ends meet, you may be wondering if you can file for bankruptcy on student loans. The truth is that federal and private student loans are difficult but not impossible to erase in bankruptcy. That's because you must typically take the extra ste 6 Questions to Consider Before Taking the LSAT More Than Once 04/28/2024 08:00pm • The night before I took the LSAT, a fire alarm went off in my college dorm and I had to wait outside in the dark for help to arrive. The next morning, I barely made it to the test site in time. 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