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The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain 02/09/2024 09:36pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate is plodding past far-right Republican opposition to helping Ukraine fight Russia, working through the weekend on a $95.3 billion military aid package for Kyiv, Israel and other allies that could be President Joe Biden's last chance for now to deliver substantial A PepsiCo profit gets a bump on fewer charges, but sales slip after repeated price hikes 02/09/2024 08:45pm • PepsiCo got a bump to fourth quarter profits thanks in part to lower charges and continued price hikes, but higher prices have weakened consumer demand for the company's snacks and drinks. The New York company said Friday that it expects organic revenue growth of at least 4% this year, less than ha Amazon Prime Video will carry an NFL playoff game next season, AP sources say 02/09/2024 05:31pm • Amazon Prime Video will carry an NFL postseason game next season, people familiar with the matter confirmed to The Associated Press. The three people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Friday because neither the league nor the streaming platform has made the announcement. The Wall Street Jou Biden calls GOP holdup of Ukraine aid 'close to criminal neglect' as he meets with Germany's Scholz 02/09/2024 05:29pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that a Republican holdup on sending new U.S. aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia was “close to criminal neglect” as he huddled with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about U.S. and Europe's efforts to maintain support for Kyiv. The U.S. presiden Biden order attaches human rights conditions to US military aid, easing Democratic rift over Israel 02/09/2024 05:29pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A new directive by President Joe Biden appeared to ease a split among Democrats over his military support for Israel's war in Gaza, with lawmakers on Friday praising the order authorizing a swift cutoff of military aid to countries that violate international protections of civili How former Gov. Hogan's entry shakes up Maryland Senate race 02/09/2024 05:15pm • For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's decision to run for the U.S. Senate creates the potential for a high-stakes race the state hasn't experienced in decades. It was 50 What's inside the Senate's $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and counter China 02/09/2024 04:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is moving toward a final vote on 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 bipa Hawks hold onto Dejounte Murray, make no deal as GM Landry protects long-term interests 02/09/2024 03:18pm • ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks, allowing the most points per game in the NBA and struggling to remain above the cutoff line for the play-in tournament, surprised many by not making a move before Thursday's trade deadline. There was much speculation the Hawks would consider a trade involving shoo Montgomery Co. school officials grilled over employee misconduct investigation as new interim superintendent pledges to adopt fixes 02/09/2024 05:00am • Montgomery County Council members hammered school officials with questions about their handling of employee misconduct allegations, complaining they got a new, less redacted version of the Jackson Lewis report detailing many of the system's failures on the issue just an hour before the scheduled hea Manfred would be disappointed if A's Las Vegas ballpark not open by 2028, skeptical of Olympics 02/08/2024 09:35pm • LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said he would be disappointed if the Oakland Athletics don't open their proposed Las Vegas ballpark at the start of the 2028 season and expressed skepticism about big leaguers appearing in that year's Olympics. The A's announced an ag Athlete's Guide to the Grocery Store: A Shopping List 02/08/2024 07:00pm • As a distance runner, I know that the food I eat directly correlates to how I feel and perform as an athlete. Each main food group and every vitamin helps with athletic performance in a specific way, from protein for muscle recovery, to iron that helps carry oxygen in red blood cells throughout the 7 Easy Keto Desserts Everyone Will Love 02/08/2024 07:00pm • Balancing desserts with a keto dietThe keto diet entails eliminating nearly all carbs, so enjoying sweet indulgences while on this eating style can be a little challenging. The good news is: It's not impossible."The key is to choose low-carb options that are made with healthy ingredients," explains 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $20 02/08/2024 07:00pm • Cheap stocks are attractive to many investors who have modest means. After all, the most expensive stocks, including Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (ticker: CMG), Autozone Inc. 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