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Women's Conference Tournament Glances 03/23/2023 10:00am • Times EST (through March 11) Times EDT (March 12) America East Conference At Higher-Seeded Schools First Round Wednesday, March 1 Vermont 56, Bryant 49 UMBC 82, NJIT 71 Albany (NY) 59, Mass.-Lowell 51 Maine 64, Binghamton 54 Semifinals Sunday, March 5 Vermont 75, UMBC 63 Albany (NY) 72, Maine 64 Cha Ukraine: Russia hits apartments and dorm, killing civilians 03/23/2023 01:08am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia stepped up its missile and drone attacks against Ukraine on Wednesday, killing students and other civilians, in a violent follow-up to dueling high-level diplomatic missions aimed at bringing peace after 13 months of war. “Russia is shelling the city with bestial sava Asian shares decline after Fed hints rate hikes may end soon 03/23/2023 12:11am • TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate, while noting the end may be near for its economy-crunching hikes to interest rates. The Fed raised its key overnight rate by a quarter of a percentage point, the same size as its last increa 10 Things to Watch When Interest Rates Go Up 03/22/2023 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve raised interest rates seven times in 2022 and twice -- so far -- in 2023, with the most recent increase of 0.25% occurring in March 2023. As the Fed aims to cool inflation, which is near its highest levels since the 1980s, more increases might be on the horizon. This aggressive r Central AC Unit Installation Costs: How Much You'll Spend to Keep Cool 03/22/2023 08:00pm • A functioning air conditioning system at home is a must-have for many people across the U.S. Even if summers are relatively short, the relief of a cool home can make the hottest days less of a hardship. 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At a news conference, Fed Chair Jerome Argentina-born Retegui could start for Italy against England 03/22/2023 04:17pm • MILAN (AP) — When Italy and England kick off their European Championship qualifying campaign against each other on Thursday, some of the spotlight will be on a player from Argentina. Forward Mateo Retegui has been called up for the first time by Italy coach Roberto Mancini, reigniting a debate in War on gangs forges new El Salvador. But the price is steep 03/22/2023 03:57pm • SOYAPANGO, El Salvador (AP) — For the family of 44-year-old Maritza Pacheco, opening a corner shop outside their home four months ago was a small miracle. Pacheco had lived like many in El Salvador’s capital: in constant panic. Warring gangs – MS-13 and Barrio 18 – would send gunfire ringing War on gangs forges new El Salvador. But the price is steep. 03/22/2023 03:56pm • SOYAPANGO, El Salvador (AP) — With semiautomatic weapons pressed to their chest, a pack of camouflage-clad police officers marches through rows of small brick homes winding up hills on the fringes of El Salvador’s capital. They rap sharply on door after door, pushing into homes with dozing teen What the Fed rate increase means for your credit card bill 03/22/2023 03:16pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its key rate by another quarter point Wednesday, bringing it to the highest level in 15 years as part of an ongoing effort to ease inflation by making borrowing more expensive. If you have money to save, you’ll probably earn a bit more interest on it, b Credit card debt is at record high as Fed raises rates again 03/22/2023 03:05pm • NEW YORK (AP) — As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again, credit card debt is already at a record high, and more people are carrying debt month to month. The Fed’s interest rate increases are meant to fight inflation, but they’ve also led to higher annual percentage rates (APRs) for Pizza shop owner accused of abusing workers denied bail 03/22/2023 01:24pm • BOSTON (AP) — A Boston pizza shop owner accused by federal authorities of abusing employees who were not legally in the U.S. has been ordered held without bail by a magistrate judge who cited the defendant's “history of violence and threats.” “At this juncture, the evidence against him appea