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Here's what's in, what's out of the debt limit bill to avert US default 05/30/2023 09:29pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have been working the phones in an intense push to sell Congress on the 99-page bill that would suspend the nation's debt limit through 2025 to avoid a federal default while limiting government spending. The Democratic presiden Why Are Americans Taking Longer and More Luxurious Vacations in 2023? 05/30/2023 08:00pm • While many people are downsizing their vacation budgets or delaying trips for a less expensive future, others have decided to go all out with opulent or extended vacations. Despite inflation concerns, a World Travel & Tourism Council and Trip.com report found that 31% of travelers said they inte New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million and include munitions for drones 05/30/2023 06:44pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will total up to $300 million and will include additional munitions for drones, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The drone ammunition comes after new attacks by unmanned aircraft targeted Moscow. Ther Russia says drones lightly damage Moscow buildings before dawn, while Ukraine's capital bombarded 05/30/2023 05:06pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A rare drone attack jolted Moscow early Tuesday, causing only light damage but forcing evacuations as residential buildings were struck in the Russian capital for the first time in the war against Ukraine. The Kremlin, meanwhile, pursued its relentless bombardment of Kyiv with Business Highlights: Ruling protects Sacklers from lawsuits; AI extinction risk warning 05/30/2023 04:41pm • Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from lawsuits A federal court ruling has cleared the way for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids. A three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Y Ukraine's economy shows 'resilience' from Russian attacks, IMF says as it backs aid 05/30/2023 01:35pm • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ukraine's economy is showing “remarkable resilience” following Russian attacks on its electricity infrastructure, officials from the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday as they signed off on an initial loan of $900 million and raised their estimate for the countr Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 05/30/2023 01:18pm • 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 Western Maryland abortion provider will open in ‘abortion desert’ as other states further restrict abortion access 05/30/2023 08:19am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal abortion protections, state legislatures have passed new laws to shape aborti Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless drought 05/30/2023 01:26am • CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jumping into the crowd to celebrate a big race victory appears to have become a Team Penske thing. Ryan Blaney held off William Byron to win the rescheduled Coca-Cola 600 on Monday at Charlotte Speedway, giving team owner Roger Penske a sweep of the Memorial Day weekend’s to How Much Surrogacy Costs and How to Pay for It 05/29/2023 08:00pm • Many would-be parents feel that bringing a baby into the world is a priceless experience. Of course, the reality is that there are always costs involved in starting a family. When the path to becoming parents involves surrogacy, that price tag can go well into the six figures. Like many other costs, What Happens to Your 403(b) If You Quit? 05/29/2023 08:00pm • Following the pandemic, there has been an uptick in teachers leaving the education industry. Whether you're looking for a higher salary, better work-life balance or more comprehensive benefits, there are a lot of benefits to making a career change if you're unhappy in your current role. Still, the e Debt ceiling takeaways: Biden's invite to liberal skeptics to 'talk to me,' McCarthy's balancing act 05/29/2023 05:23pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a deal no one in Washington claims to really like. But after weeks of negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have struck an agreement to raise the debt ceiling and avert a potentially devastating government default. The stakes are high for bo Authorities in Thailand seize more than a ton of crystal methamphetamine thought bound for Australia 05/29/2023 05:37am • BANGKOK (AP) — Law enforcement officials in Thailand said Monday they seized more than a ton of crystal methamphetamine in a southern province last week that they believed was bound for Australia. Officials from police and the Narcotics Control Board announced that the 1.2 metric tons (2,646 pound Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination 05/29/2023 02:04am • EL PRAT DE LLOBREGAT, Spain (AP) — Where once the population of Barcelona drank mostly from its rivers and wells, Spain’s second city now relies upon a labyrinth-like mesh of green, blue and purple pipes inside an industrial plant to keep it from going thirsty amid a prolonged drought. Water is Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default and now must sell it to Congress 05/28/2023 10:15pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling and worked to ensure enough support in Congress to pass the measure in the coming