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Alabama lawmakers approve absentee ballot, anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bills 03/19/2024 09:32pm • MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) ��� Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would outlaw paid assistance with absentee ballot applications and another that would restrict diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities and state agencies. Republicans had named the bills as pri Polygamous sect member pleads guilty in scheme to orchestrate sexual acts involving children 03/19/2024 08:37pm • PHOENIX (AP) ��� A businessman pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring with the leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border to transport underage girls across state lines, making him the first man to be convicted in what authorities say was a scheme to orchestrate sexual acts inv Bill and Lisa Ford to raise $10M for Detroit youth nonprofit endowments 03/19/2024 01:03pm • Ten nonprofits serving young people in Detroit will get an unusual, lasting gift as part of a campaign started by Lisa Ford and her husband, Bill Ford, the executive chair of Ford Motor Co. The Fords, along with The Children���s Foundation, Tuesday announced their plans to raise at least $10 million How to Pay Less Tax on Retirement Account Withdrawals 03/18/2024 08:00pm • It's crucial that retirees have a retirement withdrawal strategy to avoid taxes and penalties. Fortunately, retirement savers only have to understand a few basic rules to enjoy the tax benefits of qualified retirement accounts. Here are some important points to keep in mind as you enter the decumula How to Improve Memory: Expert Tips for Seniors 03/18/2024 08:00pm • Memory can wither with age. While forgetfulness can be a scary experience, there are ways to fight memory loss and improve memory. "Memory lapses can be both embarrassing and troubling, but the good news is it is never too late to improve your powers of recall," says Dr. David Poulad, a neurosurgeon Where to get the best pies in the DC area to celebrate Pi Day 03/14/2024 05:40am • Get a slice of some of the best pies in the region this Thursday for Pi Day. The annual holiday on March 14 was created by math enthusiasts to celebrate ��, a symbol that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is approximately 3.14. For those in search of som Zimbabwe police rescue 251 children used as labor and find graves in religious sect compound raid 03/14/2024 03:16am • HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) ��� Zimbabwe police on Wednesday said they have arrested a man claiming to be a prophet of an apostolic sect at a shrine where believers stay in a compound and authorities found 16 unregistered graves, including those of infants, and more than 250 children used as cheap labor. Karl Wallinger, ex-member of The Waterboys and creative force behind World Party, dies 03/13/2024 07:00am • LONDON (AP) ��� Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died. Wallinger, 66, passed away Sunday, his publicist said. No cause of death was announced. Wallinger had worked as musical director for a production of ��� Ask a Financial Pro: My Retirement Savings Are Up. Should I Retire This Year? 03/12/2024 08:00pm • The past year was a good year for stocks, with the S&P 500 growing 25% in 2023. In fact, you may have noticed that your retirement savings have grown substantially this year and are wondering whether you can retire now. Before rushing into it, make sure you're ready. The main question you face i Karl Wallinger, member of The Waterboys and creative force of behind World Party, dies 03/12/2024 05:31pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died. Wallinger, 66, passed away Sunday, his publicist said. No cause of death was announced. Wallinger had worked as musical director for a production of ��� Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit 03/12/2024 10:20am • CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) ��� Four astronauts from four countries caught a lift back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to end a half-year mission at the International Space Station. Their capsule streaked across the U.S. in the predawn darkness and splashed into the Gulf of Mexico near the Florida Pan Sen. Bob Menendez enters not guilty plea to latest criminal indictment 03/11/2024 01:19pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty on Monday to new obstruction of justice charges recently added to a broad corruption indictment threatening the Democrat's re-election chances. ���Once again, not guilty your honor,��� Menendez responded after Judge Sidney H. S Havertz comes to Ramsdale's rescue as Arsenal leaves it late to climb to top of Premier League 03/09/2024 03:33pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) ��� Aaron Ramsdale looked up to the sky and was soon being consoled and encouraged by his teammates. Would a dreadful mistake by Arsenal���s back-up goalkeeper end its long winning run and stop the team climbing to the top of the Premier League? Kai Havertz ensured it wouldn Rewriting Oscar history with fresh Best Picture nominees and winners for every single year 03/07/2024 03:58am • It���s Oscar week! Every day this week, WTOP examines a different aspect of Oscar history and this year���s race. On Monday, we asked if "Oppenheimer" marks the return of the blockbuster Best Picture. On Tuesday, we tallied the winningest films on the Oscar Mount Rushmore. And Wednesday, we g Answers to 15 Common Tax Questions 03/06/2024 07:00pm • This is the time of year when people's minds are filled with tax issues -- whether they're searching for free tax help they can trust, trying to squeeze out more valuable deductions, hoping to avoid penalties or audits, eagerly awaiting their refunds or wanting to make sure they aren't victims of ta