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US sanctions financial network tied to Iranian oil sales 11/29/2023 11:53am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday said it imposed a new round of sanctions on a group of 20 people and firms allegedly involved in a financial facilitation network for the benefit of the Iranian military. The Treasury Department sanctions impact firms and people spanning Hong Kong to the Uni Sri Lanka says it struck a deal with creditors on debt restructuring to clear way for IMF funds 11/29/2023 10:25am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka said Wednesday that it has reached an agreement in principle with a group of creditors including India and Japan on debt restructuring, a crucial move toward unlocking a second instalment of a $2.9 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund. Th Player of the Week: Good Counsel's Aaron Chiles 11/29/2023 06:32am • With the rain and wind swirling throughout the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship game, completing passes was going to be a challenge. With that in mind, Good Counsel deployed standout linebacker Aaron Chiles to follow DeMatha Catholic’s quarterback, wanting to snuff out as m Holiday Shipping Deadlines: Ensure Your Gifts Arrive on Time 11/28/2023 07:00pm • After years of pandemic-related supply chain issues, holiday packages should be moving smoothly this year. "You'll have a better experience than in previous years," says Vaughn Moore, executive chairman and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics. Gone are the backlogs at U.S. ports and worker shortages that Are Private Student Loans Worth It? How to Decide 11/28/2023 07:00pm • Paying for college can seem like an insurmountable feat for students and their families amid the rising cost of a university education -- especially for those who can't afford to pay out-of-pocket after maxing out federal student loans, grants and scholarships. When federal aid comes up short, priva Michigan will implement ambitious clean energy mandates with goal of carbon-free electricity by 2040 11/28/2023 02:48pm • LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is implementing one of the nation’s most ambitious clean energy mandates, aiming to be carbon-free by 2040 in what is a pivotal test of the Democrats’ environmental goals in a state with a long-standing manufacturing legacy. Michigan will join four other states i Dutch election winner Wilders taps former center-left minister to look at possible coalitions 11/28/2023 07:42am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch election winner Geert Wilders tapped a former minister from the center-left Labor Party to investigate possible coalitions Tuesday, a day after the far-right leader’s first choice quit amid fraud allegations. Ahead of a meeting that confirmed the appointment o Is Oil and Gas Production a Good Career Path? 11/27/2023 07:00pm • A career in oil and gas production may be worth considering. But it's also a field impacted by rising environmental awareness and the unprecedented growth of the renewable energy sector around the globe. Here's what to know about working in this field, including typical salaries, educational require The 9 Top Cheap All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico 11/27/2023 07:00pm • Vacations may be getting more costly than ever before, but it's still more than possible to get a good deal in ever-popular destinations south of the border from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Vallarta. The various hotels and resorts below offer all-inclusive stays with rates starting at less than $200 Shane Steichen's presence gives Colts a new look and a new attitude for NFL's stretch run 11/27/2023 05:10pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts hired Shane Steichen to take them in a new direction. In just a few months, the first-time head coach has completely changed their identity. The Colts now rank among the NFL's top 10 in scoring and sacks and are on the cusp of cracking the top 10 in takea Tesla sues Swedish agency as striking workers stop delivering license plates for its new vehicles 11/27/2023 10:21am • STOCKHOLM (AP) — Tesla on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Swedish state via Sweden's Transport Agency as striking postal workers in the Scandinavian country halted the delivery of license plates of new vehicles manufactured by the Texas-based automaker. Tesla is non-unionized globally, but the Czech labor unions stage a day of action in protest at spending cuts and taxes 11/27/2023 08:15am • PRAGUE (AP) — Labor unions staged a day of protests and strikes across the Czech Republic on Monday to voice their opposition to the government’s package of cuts and austerity measures meant to keep the ballooning deficit under control. The unions are also demanding more money for the education Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 win 11/26/2023 05:46pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss ran through the usually stingy Tampa Bay defense Sunday. Gardner Minshew surprised the Buccaneers — with his feet as well as his arm. Taylor ran for two scores, Minshew added another on the ground and the Indianapolis Colts defense came up with a Republicans want to pair border security with aid for Ukraine. Here's why that makes a deal so tough 11/26/2023 05:45pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress returns to session this week, lawmakers will be trying to forge an agreement on sending a new round of wartime assistance to Ukraine. But to succeed, they will have to find agreement on an issue that has confounded them for decades. Republicans in both chambers of Con Arsenal goes top after Liverpool halts Man City's winning streak. Newcastle beats Chelsea 4-1 11/25/2023 05:08pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It looks like Pep Guardiola has a fight on his hands in the Premier League if he is to win an unprecedented four titles in a row with Manchester City. Goals from Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Arsenal's Kai Havertz on Saturday saw the defending champions knocked