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Oil worker health care fund is sought by New Mexico congressman in swing district 08/17/2023 04:05pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. oil field workers and their immediate relatives would be compensated for uninsured medical costs related to air pollution and heat-related illness, under a bill introduced by a first-term Democratic congressman from New Mexico. U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez said Wednesday his b Maui residents fill philanthropic gaps while aid makes the long journey to the fire-stricken island 08/17/2023 03:11pm • After learning that 100 pounds of insulin was stuck, grounded last week at Kona International Airport on the big island, volunteers at Maui Brewing Company, Hawaii’s largest craft brewery, got to work. They spent several hours trying to link health officials with a general aviation pilot who could John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival joins WTOP ahead of Wolf Trap 08/17/2023 12:36pm • Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” He wrote and sang dozens of iconic classic-rock hits with his band Creedence Clearwater Revival. This weekend, the legendary singer-songwriter John Fogerty rocks Wolf Trap on Saturday, Aug. 19. The show marks his Groundwater treatment systems to address 'forever chemicals' planned near Michigan military base 08/17/2023 12:12pm • LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Groundwater treatment systems will be installed near a military base in northern Michigan to address contamination from high levels of toxic, widely used “forever chemicals,” the U.S. Department of Defense announced Thursday. Two systems will be deployed to address the sp Russia doping questions persist because of the war in Ukraine 08/17/2023 11:08am • BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The doping task force created nearly eight years ago to chart Russia's path back into track and field holds its final meeting this week before being disbanded. That hardly means the country is in good standing. Questions remain over how to make sure future Russian track te Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo heads to England for talks and a medical at Liverpool 08/17/2023 10:54am • STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo has been given permission to travel to England for transfer talks and a medical examination at Liverpool, the German club's coach said Thursday. Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness said Liverpool had made a “good” financial offer for the Pick Six: Sirmon is the main man on Cal's defense and among the nation's under-the-radar players 08/17/2023 06:10am • Besides his fumble return for the go-ahead touchdown against rival Stanford, California star linebacker Jackson Sirmon didn't have much to celebrate last season. Still, Sirmon said it wasn't a difficult decision to return and use the sixth year of eligibility granted to players whose careers were di Can You Retire Comfortably if You Only Work a Part-Time Job? 08/16/2023 08:00pm • When you think of part-time work, you may think of working at a low-paying job with no benefits. However, that stereotype is quickly becoming a thing of the past. "There are a lot of ways to do part time," says Stan Milovancev, executive vice president with CBIZ Retirement Plan Services. Seemingly d Top Online Consignment Shops for Selling Your Clothes 08/16/2023 08:00pm • Earning extra income on the side by working odd jobs or freelancing is now mainstream, thanks to the modern gig economy. However, a side hustle doesn't necessarily have to involve delivering takeout or giving rides. It could be selling thrift store finds online. Today's online consignment and resale Police testify in trial of 2 white Mississippi men in shooting at Black FedEx driver 08/16/2023 07:54pm • BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — A police dispatcher and a detective testified Wednesday in the trial of two white men in Mississippi who are accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who had dropped off a package at a home. Brandon Case and his father, Gregory Charles Case, charged with att Biden marks 1-year anniversary of climate, health law, says 'we're investing in all of America' 08/16/2023 06:48pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden proclaimed Wednesday his administration is “turning things around” for Americans when it comes to the economy, with his signature climate, health care and tax package giving people “more breathing room” on prices and investing anew in clean energy jobs Highway robbery: Watch out for auto maintenance cost and repairs 08/16/2023 06:40pm • If your summer travels take you on the highway, pay attention to vehicle and maintenance repairs because it could cost you a pretty penny. "I think a lot of shops know that many drivers don't know what their car needs during these maintenance sessions," said Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Con Amcor: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot 08/16/2023 04:47pm • WARMLEY BRISTOL, Britain (AP) — WARMLEY BRISTOL, Britain (AP) — Amcor plc (AMCR) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $181 million. The Warmley Bristol, Britain-based company said it had profit of 12 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 19 cents p Music Review: DeYarmond Edison, the fleeting band before Bon Iver, lives on with nostalgic 'Epoch' 08/16/2023 03:06pm • “Epoch,” DeYarmond Edison (Jagjaguwar Records) Before Justin Vernon burrowed in the woods to make the music that became the Grammy-winning Bon Iver, he had an indie folk band with his childhood buddies that changed their lives forever. DeYarmond Edison, a moniker taken from Vernon's actual middl Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 08/16/2023 01:01pm • 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