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British Foreign Secretary Cameron visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine 02/14/2024 06:43am • SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Wednesday that nothing is more important now than strong support for Ukraine as it fights off Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression. Cameron, speaking to reporters in Sofia, said support is not just a matter for European What's at stake in Trump's hush-money criminal case? Judge to rule on key issues as trial date nears 02/14/2024 12:01am • NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is expected in court Thursday for an important hearing in his New York hush-money criminal case, which now appears increasingly likely to go to trial next month. Judge Juan Manuel Merchan is set to rule on key pretrial issues and say for certain if the GOP-led House impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas — by one vote — over border management 02/13/2024 10:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback. The even 9 Best Mutual Funds to Buy Now 02/13/2024 07:00pm • Most investors are familiar with the rise of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, over the last decade or two. These products are easy to buy and sell during the trading day, and in some cases offer lower fee structures than traditional mutual funds. But the following list of the best mutual funds to buy ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources say 02/13/2024 04:34pm • ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually that allows the network to keep exclusive rights to the 12-team playoff through the 2031 season, two people with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condit Senate passes $95B foreign aid bill. Will it die in the House? 02/13/2024 04:14pm • It took several months and a marathon session that ended in the predawn hours of Tuesday, but the Senate finally approved a $95 billion national security package, including aid for Ukraine and Israel. But House Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated he won't bring up the sweeping legislation for Biden warns opposing Ukraine funding plays 'into Putin's hands,' but faces resistance in House 02/13/2024 03:52pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for House Republicans to urgently bring a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote, warning that refusal to take up the bill, passed by the Senate in the morning, would be “playing into Putin’s hands.” “Suppo Live updates | Gaza's death toll mounts as negotiators cite progress on a cease-fire deal 02/13/2024 03:32pm • The Palestinian death toll from an Israeli hostage rescue operation in a key Gaza city rose to 74 on Tuesday, officials in the war-ravaged enclave said, even as the warring sides appear to have made progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held by Hamas. The ra NASCAR starts season with fresh new champion and off-track revenue sharing dispute 02/13/2024 01:14pm • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR launches its new season with rivals attempting to dethrone Team Penske after two years atop the Cup Series while an off-track battle over revenue sharing threatens to overshadow the competition. Teams report to Daytona International Speedway this week for Sunday's Where you can see cherry blossoms before they bloom in DC 02/13/2024 12:34pm • If you'd like to avoid the Tidal Basin crowds and see this year's cherry blossoms before they bloom in D.C., National Harbor in Prince George's County, Maryland, is a good bet. The National Harbor's Cherry Blossom festivities run March 20 through April 14, and include entertainment, hotel room pa A new report says the world faces a 'dangerous decade' as instability and military spending rise 02/13/2024 10:42am • LONDON (AP) — The world has entered an era of increasing instability as countries around the globe boost military spending in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Hamas attack on Israel and China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. That’s the conclusion of a new report r What's inside the Senate's $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and counter China 02/13/2024 08:39am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate early Tuesday passed an emergency spending package that would provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel; replenish U.S. weapons systems; and provide food, water, and other humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. The Senate jettisoned from the package a bipartisan effor Senate passes $95 billion package to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after debating bill through the night 02/13/2024 06:38am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate passes $95 billion package to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after debating bill through the night. House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote 02/12/2024 11:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson late Monday sharply criticized a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other countries, casting serious doubts about the future of the package just as Senate leaders were slowly muscling it toward a final vote. Senate leaders, trying to send New Mexico Senate endorses budget bill emphasizing savings during oil sector windfall 02/12/2024 08:13pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico would set aside well over $1 billion to guarantee tuition-free college and sustain government spending in case its oil production bonanza fades in the transition to cleaner energy sources under an annual spending plan endorsed by the state Senate on Monday. The 31-