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Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 11/15/2023 02:46pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov EU moves closer to imposing a new set of sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine 11/15/2023 11:01am • BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive said Wednesday it proposed to the member states a new package of sanctions targeting the Kremlin and its associates, seeking to tighten previous measures approved since the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine as well as adding dozens of economic operato Md. GOP calls on Democrats to join them in getting tough on crime legislation 11/15/2023 10:36am • House and Senate Republicans called for a renewed effort to combat crime in advance of the 2024 General Assembly session. Calling crime a growing crisis, Republican leaders said it is incumbent that lawmakers act in the coming session. They called on Democrats to join with them to pass measures t Renault says combining electric cars and software in one company will 'democratize' EVs for Europe 11/15/2023 09:56am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Automaker Renault is setting out ambitious goals for its new combined electric vehicle and software business, saying it will “democratize” the market for battery-powered cars in Europe by making them as affordable as gasoline- or diesel-powered models. Combining elec Cuban private grocery stores thrive but only a few people can afford them 11/15/2023 09:11am • HAVANA (AP) — Until recently, the space was the one-car garage of a private home in Cuba’s capital, Havana. Today, it is a well-stocked, if small, grocery store whose big board at the gate entices shoppers with such offerings as cooking oil, tomato sauce, Hershey's cocoa powder, Nutella, shampoo EU turns to the rest of the world in hopes that hard-to-fill-jobs will finally find a match 11/15/2023 08:55am • BRUSSELS (AP) — Contrary to the vision of a “Fortress Europe” to keep illegal migrants out, the European Union on Wednesday proposed to lower the drawbridge for targeted labor migration where the 27 nations can no longer find a local talent pool to fill essential jobs. With the proposal, the Germany's highest court annuls a decision to repurpose COVID relief funding for climate measures 11/15/2023 07:17am • BERLIN (AP) — Germany's highest court on Wednesday annulled a government decision to repurpose 60 billion euros ($65 billion) originally meant to cushion the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic for measures to help combat climate change and modernize the country. The ruling created a significant Japan's economy sinks into contraction as spending, investment decline 11/15/2023 04:27am • TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy contracted at a 2.1% annual pace in July-September as consumption and investment weakened, the government said Wednesday. Weak wage growth in the world’s third-largest economy also sapped its vitality, the Cabinet Office said. In quarterly terms, the economy contrac House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help 11/14/2023 08:49pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan. Johnson's proposal to temporarily fund the government in How Multiple Kids in College Affects Financial Aid 11/14/2023 07:00pm • Massive changes are coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, one of which will affect households with multiple family members in college at the same time. The current FAFSA calculates an expected family contribution, or EFC, which determines students' eligibility for federal How to Handle a Toxic Boss 11/14/2023 07:00pm • Working under a toxic boss can be detrimental to your well-being. This poisonous workplace dynamic can wreak havoc on your mental health, making you question your self-worth and even hate your career. Unfortunately, toxic bosses are common. According to a recent study by The Muse, 64% of its 1,300 r Wisconsin state Senate approves downsized Milwaukee Brewers stadium repair bill 11/14/2023 06:44pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers approved a plan Tuesday to spend nearly half a billion dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades, pushing the proposal to Gov. Tony Evers' desk despite arguments that the team has more than enough money and doesn Pitino returns to big-time college hoops under MSG spotlight with challenge ahead at St. John's 11/14/2023 05:04pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Dressed in a charcoal suit and burgundy tie, Rick Pitino spent the first half pointing and shouting directions, waving his arms and imploring one of his St. John's players to “wake up!” after conceding an easy basket. By late in the second half, the Hall of Fame coach was seate Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade for its turn hosting Formula One 11/14/2023 04:16pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — The famous fountains at the Bellagio won't be very visible this week amid the roar of Formula One racing on the Las Vegas Strip, and gondoliers won't be serenading tourists at the Venetian resort. “Fountains have been shut off, canals drained, streets closed or harder to navigat Michigan Democrats delay key legislation as they adjourn early for new presidential primary date 11/14/2023 12:57pm • LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats who were passing legislation at a historic pace ended their session nearly a month earlier than usual on Tuesday as they grapple with internal divisions and a temporarily deadlocked state House. Democratic leaders opted to delay key legislation until next