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US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders 09/24/2023 12:53pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, as his administration aims to show to Pacific Island leaders that it is committed to increasing American presence in the region. The announcement comes a Lewandowski, Cancelo lead Barcelona to 3-2 comeback win over Celta with 3 goals in final 10 minutes 09/23/2023 05:13pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored two late goals before João Cancelo snatched the 89th-minute winner to lead Barcelona to a 3-2 comeback win over Celta Vigo at home in the Spanish league on Saturday. Rafa Benítez was eying his first big win since returning to coaching in Spain wi Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful NJ developer accused of corruption 09/23/2023 08:37am • NEW YORK (AP) — In late 2020, Sen. Bob Menendez met with Philip Sellinger, a private practice lawyer and former fundraiser for the senator, to assess his potential fit as the next U.S. attorney for the state of New Jersey — and to discuss one case in particular. If appointed, Sellinger would ass Ex-FBI agent pleads guilty to concealing $225K loan from former Albanian official 09/22/2023 06:09pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official pleaded guilty on Friday to concealing at least $225,000 in cash that he allegedly received from a former Albanian intelligence official while working for the agency. Charles McGonigal, 55, was the special agent in charge of Jailhouse letter adds wrinkle in case of mom accused of killing husband, then writing kids' book 09/22/2023 06:07pm • PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Jailhouse writings by a Utah mother accused of killing her husband, then writing a children’s book about death, have led prosecutors to accuse her of trying to tamper with witnesses, an allegation that her attorneys say is baseless. A relative of Kouri Richins meanwhile we US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni 09/22/2023 05:45pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s education chief said he’s open to using “whatever levers” are available — including federal money — to discourage colleges from giving admissions preference to the children of alumni and donors. In an interview with The Associated Press, Educatio Stock market today: Wall Street closes its worst week in six months with more losses 09/22/2023 05:17pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street wheezed to more losses Friday as it limped to the finish of its worst week in six months. The S&P 500 slipped 9.94 points, or 0.2%, to 4,320.06 after a late-day swoon erased a modest gain it had held for most of the day. It capped an ugly slide caused by Wall Stree Ten Hag questioned about Man United player unrest and transfer dealings with his agent 09/22/2023 01:16pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erik ten Hag's second season at Manchester United is not going to plan. Three defeats in the Premier League already have left his team a long way off the pace at the top of the standings, while United's return to the Champions League ended in a 4-3 loss at Bayern Munich See How Average Student Loan Debt Has Changed 09/21/2023 08:00pm • Average student loan debt has been on the rise as families try to keep up with soaring college costs. Though 2022 college graduates who borrowed to pay for school took out, on average, $302 less in loans compared with the prior year, the average total student debt continues to hover near $30,000, ac 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 What Is APR on a Credit Card? 09/21/2023 08:00pm • When comparing credit cards, one of the key factors to consider is the annual percentage rate, or APR. Unlike with other types of loans, credit card APR is a bit tricky to understand since it's calculated differently. And there are different credit card APRs depending on the type of card activity. T 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 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 How Panama Canal Supply Chain Issues Impact Shipping Stocks 09/21/2023 08:00pm • Products available in e-commerce stores, local marketplaces and other venues go through multiple stages of the supply chain to reach your front door. Any imbalances in this supply chain can prolong the delivery of goods and impact prices. Changes to the supply chain don't only impact the delivery of Business Highlights: Murdoch stepping down from CEO role at News Corp; S&P has worst day since March 09/21/2023 05:34pm • ___ Rupert Murdoch, whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down NEW YORK (AP) — Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings. Fox says he will become chairman emeritus of both corporations. His son