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Germany's parliament approves a plan for a bigger hike in carbon price after a budget deal 12/15/2023 07:33am • BERLIN (AP) — Germany's parliament on Friday approved plans to raise the country's levy on carbon dioxide emissions from fuel by more than previously planned next month, a move that is part of a deal to resolve a budget crisis. The CO2 price will rise to 45 euros (about $49) per ton of emissions f Live updates | Palestinian prime minister says US must seek a 2-state solution. Israel vows to fight 12/14/2023 11:40pm • The Palestinian prime minister said in an interview Thursday that the Biden administration must now “walk the walk” and take specific steps toward what has been an elusive two-state solution, including by applying pressure on Israel. But in Israel, the defense minister said destroying Hamas will Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in US 12/14/2023 10:48pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro ($54 billion) package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country. The aid was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister V EU leaders fail to agree on €50 billion aid package for Ukraine and on renegotiation of EU budget, EU official says 12/14/2023 08:58pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — EU leaders fail to agree on €50 billion aid package for Ukraine and on renegotiation of EU budget, EU official says. Congress departs without a deal on Ukraine aid and border security, but Senate will work next week 12/14/2023 07:26pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress was departing Washington on Thursday without a deal to pass wartime support for Ukraine, but Senate negotiators and President Joe Biden’s administration were still racing to wrap up a border security compromise to unlock the stalemate before the end of the year. The Se Cardinals playing better since Murray's return, but face tough test against 49ers 12/14/2023 07:24pm • GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have been reasonably competent since quarterback Kyler Murray returned last month. They'll need a lot more than competence when they host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The NFC West-leading Niners have looked like the league's best team during their Impressive Gifts You Can Buy for $20 or Less 12/14/2023 07:00pm • When cash is tight or you have many people to shop for, finding an affordable gift that makes a lasting impression can be a major challenge. Staying within budget is important, though. According to McKinsey's 2023 holiday shopping survey, 79% of consumers say this year they are swapping their purcha What Is the Average Student Loan Payment? 12/14/2023 07:00pm • The average student loan payment is between $200 and $299, according to the most recent available data from the Federal Reserve. But considering the average debt among recent graduates who took out student loans is nearly $30,000, per an analysis by U.S. News, the monthly payment on a 10-year standa Council member says he tried to 'sound the alarm' months ago that Wizards, Caps could leave DC 12/14/2023 06:43pm • Council member Charles Allen, Chair of the City Council Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety, holds a hearing on Sept., 25, 2018 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Following the announcement of a proposed deal that would move the Washington W EPA begins formal review of vinyl chloride, toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment 12/14/2023 06:01pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has initiated a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned in a towering plume of toxic black smoke following a fiery train derailment earlier this year in eastern Ohio. The Environmental Protection Agen Virginia Daybook 12/14/2023 04:31pm • Associated Press Virginia Daybook for Thursday, Dec. 14. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. To see your Daybooks and events for Virginia and other St Temu alleges Shein is using 'mafia-style intimidation' of suppliers to curtail its growth 12/14/2023 01:48pm • Chinese e-commerce retailer Temu is suing rival Shein again, alleging its competitor is pushing dubious copyright infringement notices against the company and using “mafia-style intimidation” of suppliers to limit its growth in the U.S. In a 100-page complaint filed Wednesday at a federal cou Champions League: England flops, Spain surges while PSV and Copenhagen provide nice surprises 12/14/2023 06:53am • So much for the English taking over European soccer. The final Champions League group stage in its current format ended with representation from the supposedly all-powerful Premier League cut in half as Manchester United and Newcastle failed to advance to the knockout stage — and were even knocked Balanced Nets beat Suns 116-112, spoiling debut of Phoenix's All-Star trio 12/14/2023 12:45am • PHOENIX (AP) — Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson and the Brooklyn Nets put on a masterclass of team basketball Wednesday night, making the extra pass, playing good defense and hitting a few clutch shots. In a way, it was a reminder of what the Phoenix Suns used to have. Bridges scored 21 points and J Wizards, Capitals would move to Virginia in tentative deal, Youngkin says. Mystics would stay in DC 12/13/2023 09:18pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has reached a tentative agreement with the parent company of the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to move those teams from the District of Columbia to what he called a new “visionary sports and entertainment venue” i