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Botched college financial aid form snarls students' enrollment plans 08/29/2024 03:33pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — After a long summer of technical glitches, most of America's prospective college students finally applied for federal financial aid — an annual process upended by a redesign-gone-bad. The number of high school seniors who have completed their Free Application for Federal Stude Airport mystery: How do my bags end up where I am? 08/29/2024 03:30pm • Ever wonder exactly how your checked baggage gets to your destination? WTOP can take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of how United Airlines handles luggage for the 53,000 passengers flying in and out of Dulles International Airport daily, during this Labor Day weekend. Jim Decker, United's Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, UN says 08/29/2024 03:03pm • VIENNA (AP) — Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels in defiance of international demands, a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said Thursday. The report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, seen by The Associated Kentucky opens against Southern Miss, seeking fourth series victory in five meetings 08/29/2024 03:01pm • Southern Miss at Kentucky, Saturday, 7:45 p.m. ET (SEC) BetMGM College Football Odds: Kentucky by 28. Series record: Kentucky leads 3-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Southern Miss looks to bounce back from its second 3-9 finish in three seasons. The Golden Eagles also aim to break an eight-game skid against S A baby in Gaza has a strain of polio linked to mistakes in eradication campaign, experts say 08/29/2024 02:51pm • LONDON (AP) — The baby in Gaza who was recently paralyzed by polio was infected with a mutated strain of the virus that vaccinated people shed in their waste, according to scientists who say the case is the result of “an unqualified failure” of public health policy. The infection, which marked EU urged to rethink ties with Israel over Gaza and impose sanctions against some ministers 08/29/2024 02:01pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union must rethink its relations with Israel as the death toll mounts in Gaza and the West Bank and impose sanctions on some Israeli government ministers accused of fomenting racial hatred, Ireland and the bloc’s top diplomat said Thursday. At a meeting of EU foreign No. 21 Arizona kicks off first season under Brent Brennan against New Mexico 08/29/2024 02:01pm • TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona took three short years to go from one of the worst programs in the FBS to a 10-game winner on the rise. That was under Jedd Fisch. Now it's Brent Brennan's turn and he appears to have a stacked deck. Kicking off a season with more expectations than any in recent years, QB Malik Willis has little time to adapt as he joins Packers just before start of the season 08/29/2024 01:48pm • GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers believe Malik Willis’ solid production this preseason offers a better indication of his potential than his rather pedestrian regular-season statistics. Green Bay acquired Willis from the Tennessee Titans this week to back up starting quarterback Jorda Virginia aims for early momentum opening the season against FCS opponent Richmond 08/29/2024 01:39pm • Richmond at Virginia, Saturday 6 p.m. ET (ACC Network Extra) BetMGM College Football Odds: Virginia by 19 1/2. Series record: Virginia 30-3-2. WHAT'S AT STAKE? Virginia coach Tony Elliott started his Charlottesville tenure with a win over Richmond two years ago. Not much has gone right since. Elliot Wyoming debuts new coach against Arizona State, which plays first football game as Big 12 member 08/29/2024 01:24pm • Wyoming at Arizona State, Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (Fox Sports 1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Arizona State by 6 1/2. Series record: Arizona State leads 9-6. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Wyoming gets a juicy opportunity to knock off a program from a power conference when it travels to Arizona State, which is Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year 08/29/2024 01:19pm • The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased for the second week in a row and remains at its lowest level in more than a year, good news for prospective homebuyers facing home prices near all-time highs. The rate fell to 6.35% from 6.46% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year a A leaner Drew Allar looks to get No. 8 Penn State off to a good start at West Virginia 08/29/2024 01:14pm • MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Quarterback Drew Allar was great in his Penn State starting debut a year ago against West Virginia. The rest of the season was a bit disappointing. The junior with the big arm expects the Nittany Lions to become more consistent behind a new offensive coordinator. “I thin What to know about Israel's large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank 08/29/2024 01:14pm • Israel is carrying out large-scale military raids in parts of the occupied West Bank, where the decadeslong conflict with the Palestinians had worsened even before the outbreak of the war in Gaza. Israel says the operation, which appeared to be the largest since the start of the war, is aimed at pre The Chiefs' pursuit of a 3-peat is the hot topic among many storylines entering 2024 NFL season 08/29/2024 01:02pm • Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs chasing history will be the hottest topic throughout the NFL season. Kansas City’s three-peat quest is only one of many interesting storylines. Aaron Rodgers is back in New York after his first season with the Jets lasted only four plays. The 40-year-old four-time NF Normally nervous Norris not feeling extra pressure heading into Italian GP amid F1 title chase 08/29/2024 12:56pm • MONZA, Italy (AP) — Lando Norris claimed he’s not feeling the pressure — no more than normal at least. Norris secured a dominant victory at the Dutch Grand Prix last time out to continue to chip away at Max Verstappen’s lead at the top of the Formula One standings. The McLaren driver moved t