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Asian stocks mostly higher as markets await Fed chair speech 08/24/2022 10:33pm • TOKYO (AP) ��� Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday as Wall Street and global markets wait for a highly anticipated speech from the U.S. Federal Reserve chair about interest rates at the end of the week. Benchmarks rose in Japan, Australia and South Korea. Trading was delayed in Hong Kong for a What's a Pell grant? How it affects student loan forgiveness 08/24/2022 08:29pm • New York (AP) ��� President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans. But for federal Pell grant recipients, that amount is even higher: $20,000 So what exactly is a Pell grant? And why is ther Man United defender Eric Bailly joins Marseille on loan 08/24/2022 05:47pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) ��� Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has joined Marseille on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent move, the Premier League club said Wednesday. United said the deal ���includes the possibility of a permanent transfer at the end of the season.��� Marseille will Legality of student loan plan relies on pandemic, 2003 law 08/24/2022 05:17pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Biden administration is tying its authority to cancel student debt to the coronavirus pandemic and to a 2003 law aimed at providing help to members of the military. Legal challenges are expected. Skeptics of the administration's ability to act on its own, without new legislat Floods wreak havoc across Pakistan; 903 dead since mid-June 08/24/2022 12:45pm • ISLAMABAD (AP) ��� Heavy rains have triggered flash floods and wreaked havoc across much of Pakistan since mid-June, leaving 903 dead and about 50,000 people homeless, the country's disaster agency said Wednesday. Thousands whose homes were swept away now live in tents, miles away from their inunda Biden unveils plan to cancel $10,000 in federal student loans, up to $10,000 more for those with greatest financial need 08/24/2022 11:48am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Biden unveils plan to cancel $10,000 in federal student loans, up to $10,000 more for those with greatest financial need. 17-year-old pilot sets record for solo flight around world 08/24/2022 11:13am • SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) ��� A 17-year-old pilot became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed on Wednesday in Bulgaria, where his journey kicked off five months ago. Mack Rutherford, a Belgian-British dual national, landed on an airstrip west of Bulgaria�� Why one teacher changed careers and gave up loan forgiveness 08/24/2022 07:00am • During my first class of the day, I asked a question to my students, or rather to their avatars on the screen of our online classroom. I waited for an answer but received silence. As none of my students turned on their cameras, I couldn���t know why I didn���t get a response, but some were likely on AP Top Political News at 10:54 p.m. EDT 08/24/2022 12:00am • Biden announces nearly $3B in new military aid for Ukraine Student loan forgiveness could help more than 40 million Who gets student loan forgiveness? Relief prompts joy, angst Panel: Trump staffers pushed unproven COVID treatment at FDA 'Pre-bunking' shows promise in fight against misinformation Ge AP Top U.S. News at 11:59 p.m. EDT 08/24/2022 12:00am • Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos Gender dysphoria covered by disability law, court rules Columbus teachers strike on first day back to school Brown U. acquires trove of Mumia Abu-Jamal's prison papers Whitmer kidnap plot convictions unlikely to curb extremism Who gets studen Deadline looms to apply for Maryland student loan debt relief tax credit 08/23/2022 09:25pm • Marylanders paying off their student loans still have time to apply for debt relief to help lessen the amount they still owe. The deadline for the state's Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Program for Tax Year 2022 is Sept. 15. "Going to college may seem out of reach for many Marylanders giv In-State vs. Out-of-State Colleges: Where Should I Go? 08/23/2022 08:00pm • When making a college list, students must decide whether to stay closer to home or attend a school in a neighboring state or different part of the country. While cost is often the deciding factor, private schools are not the only option for students considering a move out of state. There are also ma Where to Get Help Paying Your Utility Bills 08/23/2022 08:00pm • If you're having trouble paying utility bills, you aren't alone. The consumer price index recently showed that prices are starting to come down, but the cost of everything is still high -- particularly utilities.According to the latest CPI data, the index for electricity rose 15.2% in July, the lar Student loan help for millions coming from Biden after delay 08/23/2022 07:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan. Biden has faced pressure from liberals to pr Regional airline operator ExpressJet files for bankruptcy 08/23/2022 07:06pm • WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) ��� Nevada-based discount airline aha! has stopped flying after its parent, ExpressJet Airlines, filed for bankruptcy protection and said it would sell its assets. ExpressJet said it faced lower-than-expected revenue because demand for travel weakened with new COVID-19 varia