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James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93 09/09/2024 09:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones Jailed Harvey Weinstein taken to NYC hospital for emergency heart surgery, his representatives say 09/09/2024 08:55pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Jailed ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein underwent an emergency medical procedure at a New York City hospital on Monday to remove fluid on his heart and lungs after he complained of chest pains over the weekend, his representatives said. Weinstein, 72, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital Hakeem Jeffries rejects GOP spending bill as 'unserious and unacceptable' 09/09/2024 08:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Calling it “unserious and unacceptable,” House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected on Monday a proposal from Speaker Mike Johnson that links continued government funding for six months with a measure to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote. The respons Browns signing former Chiefs' Super Bowl star Kadarius Toney to practice squad, AP source says 09/09/2024 08:17pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — Coming off a lackluster offensive performance in their opener, the Cleveland Browns are signing former Kansas City wide receiver — and Super Bowl star — Kadarius Toney to their practice squad, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Monday. A first-round d Louisiana residents brace as Tropical Storm Francine is expected to hit their coast as a hurricane 09/09/2024 08:10pm • BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tropical Storm Francine strengthened Monday in the Gulf of Mexico and was forecast to make landfall as a hurricane this week in Louisiana, where evacuation orders were quickly issued in some coastal communities and residents began filling sandbags in preparation for heavy r How to Report a Traffic Accident to the Police 09/09/2024 08:00pm • Reporting a traffic accident to law enforcement is one of your first opportunities to recount the facts of your accident. Why does this matter? Your ability to recall and document key details of your accident, especially when they're still fresh in your mind, can directly impact your ability to reco How Does Buying a House As-Is Work? 09/09/2024 08:00pm • If you're in the market to buy a home there's a good chance you'll come across a house being sold as-is during your buying journey. The term "as-is" indicates the owner's desire to sell the property as it sits, making no repairs before closing. While it could signal a red flag, this type of home sal Is a 15- or 30-year Mortgage Right for You? 09/09/2024 08:00pm • If you're preparing to buy a home, you will need to look at not only mortgage interest rates, but also loan types and terms. Your mortgage term is how long you have to repay the loan, and most terms are 15 or 30 years. Should you get a 15- or 30-year mortgage? If you can afford the payment on a 15-y How Much Should the Average Student Budget for Dorm Supplies? 09/09/2024 08:00pm • Although eager incoming college students may dream of a luxurious dorm room. But with the right approach, your child can get what they need to suit their tastes and include many of the comforts of home -- without overspending. So, how much should you spend on dorm room supplies? Everyone has unique What Are Unclaimed Retirement Benefits and How Do I Find Them? 09/09/2024 08:00pm • What if you had money stashed away but forgot about it, and now it's parked somewhere, waiting for you? For many workers, this scenario is a reality. There is a growing number of forgotten 401(k) accounts with money waiting to be claimed. This situation occurs because a 401(k) account doesn't automa Pitt fires athletic director Heather Lyke months before her contract was set to expire 09/09/2024 07:56pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh has fired athletic director Heather Lyke, a somewhat surprising move that came a few months before Lyke's contract was set to expire. Pitt chancellor Joan Gabel made the announcement Monday. While Gabel thanked Lyke for her leadership, Gabel also note Wolf pack blamed in Colorado livestock attacks is captured and will be relocated 09/09/2024 07:51pm • Colorado wildlife officials said Monday that they captured and plan to relocate five members of the first pack of wolves to form under the state's ambitious wolf reintroduction program. A sixth wolf — the pack's adult male — was captured but died in captivity due to injuries unrelated to its cap Courts in Nebraska and Missouri weigh arguments to keep abortion measures off the ballot 09/09/2024 07:49pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — With ballot deadlines approaching, courts in Nebraska and Missouri are weighing legal arguments that could take measures seeking to expand abortion rights out of the hands of voters. In Missouri, a day before the state's Supreme Court plans to hear arguments over whether a propo A judge agrees to move the trial of a man charged with killing 4 University of Idaho students 09/09/2024 07:29pm • BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The judge overseeing the trial of the man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students has agreed to move it out of the small city where the shocking crimes occurred, citing concerns about finding impartial jurors and whether the courthouse could accommod Second year of Cardinals' Jonathan Gannon era looks a lot like the first. That's a bit frustrating 09/09/2024 07:20pm • TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are in Year 2 of coach Jonathan Gannon's tenure with the franchise and in the first game of the season, the results looked eerily similar to Year 1. That's not necessarily a good thing. The Cardinals' 34-28 road loss to the Buffalo Bills featured plenty of