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IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reforms 10/24/2024 09:50am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The world economy, buffeted by conflict and growing geopolitical rivalries, is in danger of getting stuck in a slow-growth, high-debt rut, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday. She also urged Chinese leaders to take more decisive action to jump-start their In Colombia, Amazon River's extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communities 10/24/2024 09:38am • LETICIA, Colombia (AP) — Marciano Flores stood knee-deep in the Amazon River with the rest of his crew, ready to haul in a giant net as a man in a canoe circled in an attempt to drive fish their way. At 69, after a life of working the river, Flores can tell at a glance just the right spots to seek Louis McCartney will lead 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' on Broadway 10/24/2024 09:30am • NEW YORK (AP) — Something wicked this way comes: Louis McCartney who starred in the play “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” in London will reprise his creepy monster on Broadway. “It’s such a privilege to be able to tell this story in another part of the world,” McCartney tells The Asso Big East favorite UConn has new look as it chases third straight national championship 10/24/2024 08:10am • UConn coach Danny Hurley takes issue with the notion that winning the last two national titles puts more pressure on the third-ranked Huskies as they seek a third straight championship. “I don’t think so,” Hurley told reporters during the offseason. “It should put more pressure on everybody No. 18 Marquette aiming for 4th straight NCAA Tournament berth under Smart 10/24/2024 08:10am • Marquette (27-10, 14-6 Big East) No. 18 Marquette has been to the NCAA Tournament in each of Shaka Smart’s first three seasons as coach. The Golden Eagles’ chances of making it four straight depend on how well they can replace NBA second-round draft picks Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro. Players to Shaheen Holloway has had to makeover Seton Hall after winning the NIT 10/24/2024 08:10am • Seton Hall (25-12, 13-7 Big East) After being bypassed for the NCAA Tournament despite a win over what would become two-time defending NCAA champion UConn, coach Shaheen Holloway and Seton Hall did the next best thing last season: They won the NIT. Entering his third season as Pirates coach, Hollowa Evangelicals emerge as a potent lobby for US support of Ukraine 10/24/2024 08:01am • ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Since the war in Ukraine began, Yaroslav Pyzh, a Baptist pastor in Lviv, has worn many hats. He runs the large and growing Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary, while overseeing a network of 18 humanitarian aid centers across the embattled country. He’s also become an am No. 4 Ohio St will try to move on after Oregon loss as Nebraska visits the Horseshoe 10/24/2024 07:49am • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No. 4 Ohio State had an off week to stew on its devastating loss to Oregon. But despite the 32-31 setback in Eugene on Oct. 12, the Buckeyes didn't take a nosedive in the AP Top 25, nor do they have to abandon their national championship hopes. It's just that the margin for e Fairfax Co.’s Woodson High officially gets new name 10/24/2024 06:53am • As dozens of people gathered in the Woodson High School auditorium on Wednesday night, longtime basketball coach Paul “Red” Jenkins reflected on his relationship with the school’s original namesake. The longtime superintendent, Wilbert Tucker Woodson, didn’t want to put his name on the Fa Donald Trump tells supporters to 'just vote' at Georgia rally organized by Charlie Kirk 10/24/2024 06:33am • DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Donald Trump implored supporters at a Georgia rally to vote for him — with an early ballot or in-person on Election Day — in a state that will be crucial in the presidential election. “Just vote — whichever way you want to do it,” Trump said at the event Wednesday o France interior minister urges stopping soccer matches when homophobic chants start 10/24/2024 06:20am • France's interior minister says he wants soccer matches to be brought to a halt when homophobic chants are belted out by fans in stadiums. Speaking to France Inter Radio on Thursday, Bruno Retailleau added they have identified two individuals who were suspected of starting the homophobic chants amon A Dutch government watchdog says the Netherlands is unlikely to hit a 2030 target for emissions cuts 10/24/2024 06:13am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government's climate watchdog warned Thursday that the Netherlands is "very unlikely” to achieve a European Union-mandated reduction in heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 unless it takes urgent action. Tougher legislation is needed to achieve t No. 13 Indiana takes center stage as backup QB tries to keep perfect mark intact against Washington 10/24/2024 06:10am • The No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers see signs of success pretty much anywhere they turn these days. Players and coaches are suddenly inundated with midweek interview requests as the newest darlings of college football. Network studio crews are moving their pregame shows to Indiana's campus. Fans talk incess Tropical storm battering Philippines leaves at least 24 people dead in flooding and landslides 10/24/2024 06:02am • MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the northeastern Philippines on Thursday left at least 24 people dead, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to rescue trapped villagers, some on roofs. The government shut do Switching jobs? There's more to do with your 401(k) than just rolling it over 10/24/2024 06:00am • Job hopping is one of the best ways workers have to increase their pay, and a surprisingly solid job market means they still have opportunities. That’s great news for workers, but remember: Make sure you’re setting aside as much into your new 401(k) plan as your old one. When a worker moves to a