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Conservative party of Greek prime minister in big election lead, to seek outright majority 05/22/2023 01:03am • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, whose conservative party scored a landslide election victory Sunday but without the seats in Parliament to win outright, indicated he will seek a second election in a bid to consolidate victory without a coalition partner. Mitsotakis� On debt ceiling, Biden, McCarthy to meet Monday as negotiators 'keep working' to resolve standoff 05/21/2023 11:29pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and House Republicans wrapped up another round of debt ceiling talks Sunday as Washington races to strike a budget compromise along with a deal to raise the nation's borrowing limit and avert an economy-wrecking federal default. President Joe Biden and House Spea How to Manage Money Stress 05/21/2023 08:00pm • It's easy to get stressed about money. Inflation hasn't helped, nor has Congress arguing over the debt ceiling, and ever since the first bill was paid, it was likely that money stress was a thing. Meanwhile, all year-round, there are chances for plenty of financial stress. Maybe you're trying to sav How Often Should You Apply for a Credit Card? 05/21/2023 08:00pm • Credit card companies release tempting offers on a regular basis. With so many attractive sign-up bonuses, it might seem hard to resist applying for them all. However, bank application rules and the impact on your credit score mean there are limits on how many cards you can apply to at once. So, how Alternatives to a 4-Year College: What to Know 05/21/2023 08:00pm • For many high school graduates, pursuing a four-year college degree remains the logical next step before starting a career. But there are plenty of alternatives, which may be a better path for some students. For some, the rising cost of college and the potential for racking up tens of thousands of d Back in hoodies and gym shorts, Fetterman tackles Senate life after depression treatment 05/21/2023 03:33pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Before Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checked himself in to the hospital for clinical depression in February, he walked the halls of the Senate stone-faced and dressed in formal suits. These days, he’s back to wearing the hoodies and gym shorts he was known for before he beca What a federal debt default could mean for Marylanders: Recession, unpaid workers, loss of benefits 05/21/2023 01:18pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Thousands of Marylanders could be out of a paycheck or other benefits if federal leaders fail to reach an agreement to increase the nation McCarthy says debt limit call with Biden was 'productive,' talks will resume Sunday; leaders to meet in person Monday 05/21/2023 12:40pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — McCarthy says debt limit call with Biden was 'productive,' talks will resume Sunday; leaders to meet in person Monday. G7 ends with Ukraine in focus as Zelenskyy meets world leaders and Russia claims disputed gains 05/21/2023 09:51am • HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy huddled with some of his biggest backers as the Group of Seven summit closed in Hiroshima on Sunday, building momentum for his country's war effort even as Russia claimed a battlefield victory that was quickly disputed by Ukraine. Th Prince George's Co. MS-13 member sentenced to 28 years in prison for role in 2 murders, racketeering conspiracy 05/21/2023 08:05am • A Prince George's County, Maryland, man, who was a member of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), was sentenced to 28 years in prison for his part in two murders and a broad racketeering conspiracy. Officials said 25-year-old Franklyn Edgardo Sanchez was a member of a local segment of MS-13  — Weedam Biden, McCarthy to speak on debt limit; talks stalled as Republicans seek deep spending cuts 05/21/2023 06:20am • HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — President Joe Biden planned on Sunday to speak directly with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, hoping to salvage talks to raise the debt limit that have stalled in recent days while he was abroad at the Group of Seven summit. GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan's status, fair trade rules 05/20/2023 10:01pm • HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — The Group of Seven wealthy democracies united in urging China to pressure its strategic partner Russia to end its war on Ukraine and resolve territorial disputes peacefully, and China lashed back. In a joint statement, the G7 leaders emphasized they did not want to harm Chi G7 'outreach' an effort to build consensus on global issues like Ukraine, China, climate change 05/20/2023 09:16pm • HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have joined their counterparts from other countries during their summit in Japan to try to expand the G7’s sway and to include voices from the so-called Global South. From South America to South Asia, Ukraine to the South Camp Nou clamors for Messi to return to Barcelona during rare loss to Sociedad 05/20/2023 06:24pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With the Spanish league title in hand, Barcelona’s fans quickly moved on to what they want next: The return of their all-time favorite player. “Messi! Messi! Messi!” resounded at Camp Nou — in minute 10 for Lionel Messi's old No. 10 shirt — during Saturday’s gam Brazilian club president who helped uncover alleged match-fixing scandal has no regrets 05/20/2023 05:37pm • GOIANIA, Brazil (AP) — When Hugo Jorge Bravo received information over what has since blown up into a major alleged match-fixing scandal in Brazil, the lifelong soccer fan and full-time police officer felt there was only one thing to do. He started his own investigation. But this case was very dif