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Trump Org lawyers make last pitch against prosecution 06/28/2021 06:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for the Trump Organization met again Monday with prosecutors in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in a last bid to forestall a potential indictment stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s company. Trump Organization lawyer Ron Fischet Kraken reach agreement to use Charlotte as AHL affiliate 06/28/2021 01:30pm • SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken will use the Charlotte Checkers as their American Hockey League affiliate for the first season of the newest NHL franchise. The Kraken reached an agreement with the Florida Panthers to share Charlotte as their affiliate for the 2021-22 season. Seattle has been aw Malaysia announces $36B in aid after extending lockdown 06/28/2021 09:18am • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's leader announced a 150 billion ringgit ($36.2 billion) financial package on Monday to help needy households and businesses and bolster vaccination efforts after a national coronavirus lockdown was extended indefinitely. The country has been under a near-to Liz Weston: Financial vital signs to monitor right now 06/28/2021 07:24am • A midyear financial review is often a good idea. This year, it’s almost essential. With people going back to offices, travel resuming and Congress making significant changes to various laws affecting your finances, consider taking some time to check in on your money. You might be able to make some 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for July 06/28/2021 12:00am • Last month, inflation took an even more prominent role in market discussions, as the newest consumer price index numbers showed prices up 5% year over year. Furthermore, the Federal Open Market Committee updated its expectations for when the next interest rate hike would be, and the majority of cen Before building collapse, $9M+ in repairs needed 06/27/2021 09:00pm • Owners of units in a Florida oceanfront condo building that collapsed with deadly consequences were just days away from a deadline to start making steep payments toward more than $9 million in major repairs that had been recommended nearly three years earlier. That cost estimate, from the Morabito C Spain coach says police should look into Morata threats 06/27/2021 02:23pm • COPENHAGEN (AP) — Spain coach Luis Enrique wants police to look into the death threats directed at striker Alvaro Morata and make a “robust response.” Morata said he received the threats on social media after missing several chances during the group stage of the European Championship, includin Try these tips to avoid the despair that comes with buying a home in the DC region 06/26/2021 12:54pm • A sense of dread is understandable for those trying to land a home in the D.C. region's competitive housing market, but there are a few things you can do to improve your chances. "We're seeing the hottest market since 2006," said Corey Burr, senior vice president of TTR Sotheby’s International More changes coming to the Maryland Senate: Peters won’t seek reelection 06/26/2021 07:23am • Sen. Douglas J.J. Peters (D-Prince George’s). (Photo by Maryland Matters/Danielle E. Gaines) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. State Sen. Douglas J.J. Peters (D Trump's company could face criminal charges in New York City 06/25/2021 07:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors are considering filing criminal charges soon against Donald Trump’s company, stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s business dealings. The New York Times, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that charges could US mortgage rates rise over 3%; 30-year at 3.02% 06/25/2021 05:29pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Mortgage rates rose above the 3% mark this week for the first time in 10 weeks, as the economic recovery from the pandemic recession continues while inflation remains elevated. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported that the average for the key 30-year home loan rose to 3.02% from 2 Denmark on the road for 1st time to face Wales at Euro 2020 06/25/2021 12:59pm • AMSTERDAM (AP) — After three emotional European Championship matches in Copenhagen, Denmark will next play in a city that Christian Eriksen once called home. The Danes will take on Wales in the round of 16 at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Saturday, a stadium where Eriksen is fondly remembered by Ajax France names Thauvin, Gignac to Olympic squad 06/25/2021 11:25am • PARIS (AP) — France named World Cup winner Florian Thauvin and veteran striker André-Pierre Gignac to its Olympic soccer team on Friday. Coach Sylvain Ripoll also selected 18-year-old midfielder Eduardo Camavinga of Rennes, and Arsenal defender William Saliba, who was on loan to Nice last season. Habitat for Humanity struggles with high construction costs 06/25/2021 10:23am • Reeling from massive cutbacks in volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and grappling with high construction costs, Habitat for Humanity leaders would be the first to admit they’re struggling. The past year has felt like one punch after the other, they say. First hit: Habitat's local affiliates Biden marks Pride Month with speech, names Pulse a memorial 06/25/2021 09:08am • President Joe Biden declared "pride is back at the White House," delivering remarks in a day of events intended to mark the contributions of LGBTQ Americans. He spoke after signing H.R. 49, which designates the site of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting as the "National Pulse Memorial." But Mr.