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South Korea evacuates thousands of Scouts from coastal campsite as tropical storm nears 08/08/2023 10:09am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Carrying huge backpacks and water bottles, tens of thousands of Scouts began arriving at university dormitories, government and corporate training centers, and hotels around Seoul and other inland cities on Tuesday as the South Korean government evacuated the World Scout DC's Democratic Party sues over ballot measure that would allow ranked choice voting, open primaries 08/08/2023 09:39am • D.C.’s Democratic Party is suing the District and its Board of Elections over a ballot initiative that could change how primary and general elections work. The lawsuit centers on the “Make All Votes Count Act” which, if approved by voters, would bring open primaries to D.C. and also allow f Nonprofits are lobbying a lot less than two decades ago, according to new research 08/08/2023 08:13am • A generation ago nonprofit organizations regularly lobbied for legislation and served as advocates on issues. But according to a recent survey, charities are now far more reluctant to seek to influence lawmakers and other policymakers. The survey, conducted for Independent Sector, a membership organ Powerful storm kills 2 people and leaves 1.1 million without power in eastern US 08/08/2023 06:18am • WASHINGTON (AP) — At least two people died, thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power Monday as severe storms, including hail and lightning, moved through the eastern U.S. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for th Son of Spanish actors is arrested in Thailand on suspicion of killing Colombian on a tourist island 08/08/2023 06:11am • BANGKOK (AP) — The son of two Spanish film stars has been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of murdering and dismembering a Colombian surgeon on a tourist island, police said. Daniel Sancho Bronchalo was taken from Koh Phagnan, where the remains of Edwin Arrieta Arteaga were found, to another isla Loss of smell or taste was once a telltale sign of COVID. Not anymore. 08/08/2023 06:00am • ▶ Watch Video: How to protect yourself against COVID, flu and RSV Once a hallmark sign of many COVID-19 cases — sometimes more reliable than even flu-like symptoms at sniffing out people infected by the virus early in the pandemic — was the sudden l 2 Russian missile strikes hit a city in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 5 people, officials say 08/08/2023 02:06am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Two Russian missile strikes hit the city center of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region Monday evening, killing at least five people and wounding two dozen more, Ukrainian officials said. The strikes, which targeted the Ukrainian portion of a region par New Zealand is partnering with BlackRock in aim to reach 100% renewable electricity 08/08/2023 01:38am • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's government said Tuesday it will partner with U.S. investment giant BlackRock in its aim to become one of the first nations in the world to have its electricity grid run entirely from renewable energy. The government said it was helping BlackRock launch A step too far. Lauren James shown a red card in England's Women's World Cup win over Nigeria 08/07/2023 11:26pm • BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — One wrong step cost Lauren James any chance of playing in the Women's World Cup quarterfinals, and very easily could have ended England's progress in the tournament. The 21-year-old forward was shown a red card for violent conduct late in regulation time on Monday in a t Biggio's homer sends Blue Jays to 3-1 win over Guardians after Ryu exits with knee injury 08/07/2023 11:12pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavan Biggio hit a two-run homer to break a scoreless tie in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Monday night after losing starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu to a knee injury. Biggio’s 415-foot drive to center field came off reliever Enyel Inflation Calculator: See How Much Inflation Is Costing You 08/07/2023 08:00pm • Last year, rising prices touched nearly every sector of the economy as the U.S. faced high inflation. The increase in overall prices -- measured by the consumer price index -- was 9.1% for the 12 months ending June 2022. Although inflation is lower now -- the CPI increased by 3% over the 12 months t 7 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy and Hold 08/07/2023 08:00pm • The "buy and hold" strategy is a timeless, easy-to-implement investment approach that emphasizes long-term growth over short-term market fluctuations. Investors who subscribe to this strategy patiently hold investments in their portfolio, reinvesting dividends and ignoring market noise. Legendary in How to retire on a cruise ship 08/07/2023 08:00pm • If you enjoyed cruises during vacations, it may be appealing to think about moving onboard permanently in retirement. Cruising has become increasingly accessible during the last decade and continues to provide a somewhat leisurely mode to explore the world. While the idea of setting sail and enjoyin Colombia's first leftist president is stalled by congress and a campaign finance scandal 08/07/2023 07:45pm • BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro took office a year ago laying out ambitious goals for the nation’s first leftist government. He said his agenda would provide Colombians with a “second opportunity” to end decades of internal violence, and he promised that his “gove Cost of Missouri abortion-rights petition challenged in court again 08/07/2023 06:20pm • COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Republican lawmakers and anti-abortion activists on Monday filed a court challenge against an initiative petition to legalize abortion. In the lawsuit, Rep. Hannah Kelly, Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman and activist Kathy Forck argued that the cost estimate that will be provided