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Key Pakistani Islamist party begins sit-in to protest increase in electricity bills 07/26/2024 08:14pm • ISLAMABAD (AP) — Hundreds of supporters of a key Islamist party began a sit-in protest in the garrison city of Rawalpindi late Friday after authorities detained dozens to prevent them from holding the rally in Pakistan's neighboring capital, citing security reasons, officials said. The Jamaat-e-Is Harris will carry Biden's economic record into the election. She hopes to turn it into an asset 07/26/2024 10:33am • WASHINGTON (AP) — A key question is looming for Vice President Kamala Harris as she edges closer to gaining the Democratic presidential nomination: Can she turn the Biden-Harris economic record into a political advantage in a way that President Joe Biden failed to do? In some ways, her task would With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister's visit, China shows its rising influence 07/26/2024 08:12am • In consecutive days this week, China brokered a deal between rival Palestinian factions and hosted Ukraine's foreign minister at a moment when pressure is mounting on the country to negotiate an end to the grinding war there. While it's unclear if the agreement between Hamas and Fatah will succeed w AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona's state primaries 07/26/2024 07:15am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona is already expected to play a critical role in the White House race as it did in 2020, but Tuesday’s state primaries will set the stage for competitive contests that could determine control of the closely divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and both chambers of the state le Sri Lanka will hold presidential election on Sept. 21, its first since declaring bankruptcy in 2022 07/26/2024 03:10am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election on Sept. 21 that will likely be a test of confidence in President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s efforts to resolve the country’s worst economic crisis. The date was announced by the independent elections commission Friday, which s Judge in Trump's civil fraud case says he won't recuse himself over 'nothingburger' encounter 07/25/2024 08:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The New York judge who ordered Donald Trump to pay a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment said Thursday he won’t step aside from the case, rebuffing concerns that the verdict was influenced by a brief conversation he had with another lawyer as a “nothingburger.” Judge Art How to Pay for Your Home Renovations 07/25/2024 08:00pm • If more time under your roof is opening your eyes to improvements you'd like to make, you might be wondering whether to take out a home renovation loan. You're not alone. The right financing can put a renovation within reach. Here are some options to help you pay for your home renovation and key que Forensic review finds improprieties in Delaware gubernatorial candidate's campaign finances 07/25/2024 07:43pm • DOVER, Del. (AP) — A forensic review commissioned by the state Department of Elections has uncovered significant improprieties in the campaign finances of Delaware’s lieutenant governor, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. The elections department hired Pennsylvania-based Fore San Diego FC signs Northern Ireland international Patrick McNair to a 3-year contract 07/25/2024 07:26pm • SAN DIEGO (AP) — The MLS expansion San Diego FC signed Northern Ireland international Patrick “Paddy” McNair to a three-year contract with a club option for a fourth year. The defender joins San Diego FC as a free agent after the completion of his contract with Middlesbrough in June. SDFC rea Automakers hit 'significant storm,' as buyers reject lofty prices at time of huge capital outlays 07/25/2024 04:14pm • DETROIT (AP) — Investors are punishing automakers' stocks this week after second-quarter earnings reports exposed industrywide issues of slowing sales and high prices, just as the companies are having to spend huge sums to make new electric and gas vehicles. Each auto company has unique problems, Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants 07/25/2024 03:07pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine President Javier Milei arrived Thursday in Paris, his office said, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team's derogatory post-match chants about French play Maryland online education company 2U files for bankruptcy, stock plunges 07/25/2024 12:19pm • Lanham, Maryland-based online education company 2U, once valued by Wall Street at more than $5 billion, saw its market value plunge below $12 million Thursday after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. 2U, founded in 2008 as a pioneer in online college courses, had grown to Average rate on a 30-year mortgage inches up to 6.78%, first uptick in three weeks 07/25/2024 12:10pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mortgage rates inched higher this week, keeping the average rate on a 30-year mortgage essentially flat and near the 7% range it's been in most of this year. The rate rose to 6.78% from 6.77% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.81 US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate 07/25/2024 09:53am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the econo Flick impressed by Yamal, Ansu and Barcelona's youth as German coach settles in at new club 07/25/2024 09:05am • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Hansi Flick says he will be counting on Lamine Yamal and Barcelona’s batch of talented youngsters to help the German coach make a positive start at his new club. Yamal was the breakout player at the European Championship. He turned 17 a day before Spain beat England in th