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King Charles III makes a stop at the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral on his state visit to France
09/21/2023 10:29pm • PARIS (AP) — King Charles III went from a meeting with young athletes in a working-class, multicultural suburb of Paris to an emotional stop in front of the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral on Thursday, the second day of his state visit to France. Earlier, Charles made an address to lawmakers at
911 call shows bizarre circumstances of F-35 ejection: 'Not sure where the airplane is,' pilot says
09/21/2023 10:22pm • NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A military pilot whose advanced fighter jet went temporarily missing over the weekend is heard repeatedly requesting an ambulance in a perplexing 911 call from the South Carolina home where he had parachuted to safety, according to an audio recording released Thursday
Surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada led to allegations around Sikh killing, official says
09/21/2023 10:14pm • TORONTO (AP) — The allegation of India’s involvement in the killing of a Sikh Canadian is based on surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada, including intelligence provided by a major ally, a Canadian official told The Associated Press on Thursday. The official said the communications involved
Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers on war progress as some Republican support softens
09/21/2023 09:52pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy worked to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine on a whirlwind visit to Washington on Thursday, delivering an upbeat message on the war's progress while facing new questions about the flow of American dollars that for 19 months have helped keep his troop
After a lull, asylum-seekers adapt to US immigration changes and again overwhelm border agents
09/21/2023 08:47pm • JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — A group of migrants from China surrendered to a Border Patrol agent in remote Southern California as gusts of wind drowned the hum of high-voltage power lines, joining others from Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia and elsewhere in a desert campsite with shelters made fro
Joining a Sorority or Fraternity Comes With a Cost
09/21/2023 08:00pm • When a college student decides to go Greek, the cost of joining in addition to the fees due every semester can pile up. And for some students who pledge and are accepted, these financial obligations come as a surprise. But recently, schools and organizations have made strides in being transparent ab
How to Save $15 a Day
09/21/2023 08:00pm • Saving $15 a day might be easier than you think. It's a good idea, too, since having a savings account to fall back on if times get tough can give you peace of mind. Too many Americans don't have this safety net, however. A 2023 YouGov poll found that one in 10 U.S. consumers don't have any money in
10 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for 2023
09/21/2023 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve finds itself between a rock and a hard place. It continues to fight high levels of lingering inflation. However, its higher interest rate policy threatens to cause a substantial slowdown in the economy, if not an outright recession, as key sectors such as housing and vehicles rol
5 Benefits of Having a Savings Account
09/21/2023 08:00pm • When people talk about investing, they're often referring to stocks, bonds, real estate, precious metals or foreign currency. Those investment vehicles can offer a nice long-term return on your money, but they come with disadvantages -- risk, high minimum amounts and lack of easy access to your mone
Is a 401(k) Worth It in 2023? Pros, Cons and Costs
09/21/2023 08:00pm • If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, contributing to it is an easy way to set aside funds for retirement. These accounts are designed for long-term saving and include some key advantages. However, you'll want to be aware of the potential downsides attached to a 401(k). Once you understand the pros
Government shutdown risk spikes as House Republicans leave town in disarray amid hard-right revolt
09/21/2023 07:37pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — With House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's latest funding plan in ruins and lawmakers leaving town for the weekend, there's no endgame in sight as hard-right Republicans push dangerously closer to a disruptive federal shutdown. The White House will tell federal agencies on Friday to
1.5 million people asked to conserve water in Seattle because of statewide drought
09/21/2023 06:47pm • SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Public Utilities is asking about 1.5 million customers in the Seattle area to use less water as drought conditions continue throughout most of the state. Residents on Thursday were asked to stop watering their lawns, to reduce shower time, to only run full laundry machines
Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio derailment but won't declare disaster
09/21/2023 06:30pm • President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to continue holding Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine's recovery, but he still stopped short of declaring a disaster. Biden issued the executive order Wednesday e
Mississippi GOP governor says his plan would aid hospitals; Democrat pushes for Medicaid expansion
09/21/2023 06:15pm • JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves released a proposal Thursday aimed at helping some of the state's financially struggling hospitals, even as the Democrat who is trying to unseat him has spent months hammering Reeves for opposing Medicaid expansion in one of the poorest
Joe Burrow says it's too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night's game
09/21/2023 06:01pm • CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said he's day to day and doesn't know yet if a lingering calf injury will keep him out of Monday's night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Burrow said he “tweaked” the calf injury late in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. He wore a compression sle
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