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32 Questions to Ask on a College Visit 04/29/2024 08:00pm • College visits, whether in person or virtual, can help give prospective students a better feel of campus life. Contrary to popular belief, however, students don't need to have that "a-ha" moment when they eventually find the campus where they belong, says Thyra Briggs, vice president for admission a This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland 04/29/2024 06:28pm • SHERIDAN, Ind. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress, emerged early on as a natural advocate for supporting her native country in its war with Russia. But when $61 billion in additional support for the war effort came up for a vote in the House rece Amkor Technology: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/29/2024 04:41pm • TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Amkor Technology Inc. (AMKR) on Monday reported first-quarter profit of $58.9 million. On a per-share basis, the Tempe, Arizona-based company said it had profit of 24 cents. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts IMF approves immediate release of final $1.1 billion tranche of $3 billion bailout to Pakistan 04/29/2024 04:24pm • KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Monday approved the immediate release of the final $1.1 billion tranche of a $3 billion bailout to Pakistan, the global lender said in a statement. Pakistan needs the money to overcome one of the worst economic crises in its history that Crown: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/29/2024 04:24pm • TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Crown Holdings Inc. (CCK) on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $67 million. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of 56 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.02 per share. The results ex Want to try transit? 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This little-known fact is surfacing at the state Legislature a Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration 04/28/2024 04:44pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Brian Jack sought to make a Sunday debate among Republican candidates for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties to former President Donald Trump, while the other contenders ignored Trump's endorsement of Jack. Five Republicans running for their party's nominati Ukraine's army chief reports tactical retreat in the east, and warns of front-line pressure 04/28/2024 01:28pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three villages in the embattled east, the country's army chief said Sunday, warning of a worsening battlefield situation as Ukrainian forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package to reach combat Chiefs owner says leaving Arrowhead Stadium is an option after sales tax funding was rejected 04/27/2024 05:23pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs plan to explore options that include leaving Arrowhead Stadium after voters in Jackson County, Missouri, soundly rejected a sales tax initiative that would have helped to pay for renovations to the 52-year-old building. The Chiefs and Royals, whose Ka 'Bitter end': Georgetown Foxtrot manager describes shock of store's abrupt closure 04/27/2024 10:44am • After delighting Washingtonians with its eclectic catalog of snacks for the past three years, Foxtrot Market, an upscale take on the everyday corner store, has closed its doors. Amid D.C.'s evolving culinary landscape, Foxtrot's departure leaves behind a legacy of community-oriented spaces, i Migration roils US elections. Mexico sees mass migration too, but its politicians rarely mention it 04/27/2024 09:03am • BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — Republican activists gathered in a school lunchroom last month to hear political pitches from candidates and agreed on the top issue in the Denver suburbs these days: immigration. The area has been disrupted by the arrival of largely Venezuelan migrants coming north through Arne Slot a step closer to Liverpool job as compensation deal reached with Feyenoord 04/27/2024 06:21am • LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Arne Slot took a big step closer to becoming Liverpool's manager after the Premier League club reportedly agreed to pay Feyenoord about 11 million euros ($11.7 million) in compensation. British and Dutch media reported that the clubs reached a verbal agreement on the comp US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package 04/26/2024 06:12pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday. The missiles will be used to replenish previously supplied Patriot systems. The package Congress just passed sweeping foreign aid legislation. Now what? 04/26/2024 02:15pm • For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. Lawmakers return this week after passing a historic $95 billion foreign aid package that was in doubt for months, even as many of its members worried that "the world is on fi