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UN calls for more fairness for developing nations at a G77 summit in Cuba 09/15/2023 04:31pm • HAVANA (AP) — The U.N. secretary-general called Friday for nations to build a world that is more fair for developing countries, as he kicked off a summit in Cuba of the G77 group of emerging economies plus China. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that while many of the countries of the G77 West Virginia University makes wide-ranging cuts to academic programs and faculty 09/15/2023 04:13pm • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Despite shouts of “stop the cuts” from students, West Virginia University’s board voted Friday to make wide-ranging reductions to academic programs and faculty positions as it grapples with a $45 million budget shortfall. The state's largest university will drop 28 o Younger voters will be critical in 2024. Biden and Trump are taking different paths to reach them 09/15/2023 11:37am • HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Students were dancing in the aisles and their seats in the Hampton University auditorium long before Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage for the first stop of her fall college tour. Jaden Clemons and Layth Carpenter, both 18-year-old freshmen, said they viewed Harris as China welcomes Cambodian and Zambian leaders as it forges deeper ties with Global South 09/15/2023 06:14am • BEIJING (AP) — China and Zambia upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership on Friday, the latest move by America's chief global rival to forge deeper ties with the Global South. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Zambian counterpart announced the agreement s California lawmakers approve bills including eviction protections and mental health care reform 09/15/2023 02:40am • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature voted Thursday to bolster eviction protections for renters and close a loophole in an existing law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state’s rent cap. The eviction reform bill was among hundreds approved before the end of a late leg China economic data show signs slowdown may be easing, as central bank acts to support growth 09/15/2023 01:06am • BEIJING (AP) — China's factories picked up their pace and retail sales also gained momentum in August, the government reported Friday, suggesting the economy may be gradually recovering from its post-pandemic malaise. However, despite busy activity in restaurants and stores, the figures showed co The Republicans most at risk in next year's election are falling in line behind impeachment inquiry 09/15/2023 12:24am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republicans whose elections in swing districts next year will determine which party gains control of the House are overwhelmingly voicing their support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. It's a stance, Democrats say, that could co Angry and frustrated, McCarthy challenges right-flank colleagues to try to oust him from his post 09/14/2023 10:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry, frustrated and unable to lead a fractured and unruly Republican majority, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Thursday told the colleagues threatening to oust him: Do it. The embattled Republican leader essentially dared his hard-right flank to quit holding the risk of a vote 7 Best REIT ETFs to Buy 09/14/2023 08:00pm • Thanks to fears about weaker spending along with increased borrowing costs driven by a high interest rate environment, real estate hasn't exactly been red hot lately. In fact, of the roughly 30 or so real estate companies that are members of the S&P 500 index, nine of them are down by 10% or mor What Is Mortgage Forbearance? 09/14/2023 08:00pm • Mortgage forbearance allows homeowners facing financial hardship to put their payments on pause for a set period of time. Here's what you should know about mortgage forbearance, in case you need to weather a future financial crisis. What Is Mortgage Forbearance?Mortgage forbearance is temporary reli Alex Jones spent over $93,000 in July. Sandy Hook families who sued him have yet to see a dime 09/14/2023 06:36pm • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As Alex Jones continues telling his Infowars audience about his money problems and pleads for them to buy his products, his own documents show life is not all that bad — his net worth is around $14 million and his personal spending topped $93,000 in July alone, including t Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination for Montana governor 09/14/2023 03:27pm • HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Former firearms executive turned gun industry critic Ryan Busse is seeking the 2024 Democratic nomination to challenge first-term Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte in Montana. Busse told The Associated Press about his intentions in advance of a planned public announcement Thursda Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visits country's close ally China on his 1st official trip abroad 09/14/2023 11:30am • BEIJING (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Beijing on Thursday on his first official trip abroad since taking office last month. The visit demonstrates his country's warm relations with China, Cambodia's closest political and economic ally. Hun Manet was expected to meet Chinese DeSantis says Trump's chance of being elected if convicted 'is as close to zero as you can get' 09/14/2023 11:09am • NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said Donald Trump is unlikely to be elected president again if convicted in any of the four criminal cases he faces. DeSantis made the comments in an interview with CBS News that aired Wednesday night. The Florida governor has sharp How to Retire on $100,000 09/13/2023 08:00pm • Saving for retirement is a lifelong project, and experts' recommended savings goals can be daunting. Bank of America recommends you have more than nine times your current salary stashed away in savings by the time you reach age 61. Even then, the bank says your savings will only replace about 40% of