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Russians cast ballots in an election preordained to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule 03/16/2024 02:41pm • Voters across Russia cast ballots Saturday on the second day of an election set to formalize six more years of power for President Vladimir Putin, who faces no serious challengers after crushing political dissent over his nearly quarter-century of rule. The election comes against the backdrop of a r Man, woman arrested in connection to dead baby found in Florida trash bin 03/16/2024 08:53am • HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — A woman believed to be the mother of an infant found dead in a trash bin earlier this year has been arrested, along with a man who police said helped her dispose of the body outside a South Florida apartment complex. They are both charged with failure to report a death, and 'We're still hanging on!': Businesses and residents in Silver Spring on the continued Purple Line construction 03/16/2024 03:30am • Like any other Friday afternoon, customers flock to Ebony Barbers in Silver Spring, Maryland, for a trim before the weekend. But if they were driving, they had to follow the detours around the Bonifant Street business. And coming on foot, they needed to mind the uneven pavement and rows of bright o TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized 03/16/2024 12:11am • Alex Pearlman shut the door on dreams of a standup comedy career almost a decade ago, pivoting from the stage to an office cubicle where he worked a customer service job. Then he started posting random jokes and commentary about pop culture and politics on TikTok. Just over 2.5 million followers la After dangerous tornadoes in Ohio and Indiana, survivors salvage, reflect and prepare for recovery 03/15/2024 03:59pm • A storm's trail of destruction affected people in parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas on Thursday night. At least three people in Ohio were killed, dozens hurt and even more reported damaged homes or businesses by Friday. Residents sorted through rubble, reflecting on the fear the storms c A Greek police officer with 225 pounds of marijuana in his patrol car is arrested after a chase 03/15/2024 03:27pm • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A police officer on patrol duty in northwestern Greece was arrested on drugs charges Friday for allegedly using his service car to smuggle marijuana, authorities said. The suspect was detained in the port town of Igoumenitsa following a road chase, together with an Albanian m Businesses are ready for April's total solar eclipse with celestial-themed doughnuts and beer 03/15/2024 01:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Eclipse-themed beer. Jewelry and ornaments. And doughnuts that capture the sun's disappearing act with the help of buttercream frosting. With April 8's total solar eclipse right around the corner, businesses are ready for the celestial event that will dim skies along a generous pat 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2024 03/14/2024 08:00pm • Interest rates have been the overarching factor for dividend investors over the past year. The Federal Reserve's rapid interest rate-hiking campaign led to a dramatic sell-off in many traditional safe-harbor sectors such as consumer staples, utilities and telecom. As inflation has started to subside How to Take Out a Loan in 5 Steps 03/14/2024 08:00pm • Whether you're looking to consolidate high-interest debt, finance home improvements or pay for a big-ticket expense, a personal loan can help you accomplish your goal. Personal loans offer relatively low interest rates and fixed monthly payments. Plus, you can use the funds for almost any purpose. S What Are the Top Questions to Ask Pharmacists About OTC Medications? 03/14/2024 08:00pm • If you're like most Americans, you likely live within five miles of a local pharmacy and have used them to pick up prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs that you rely on for your health. Whether you're there because your doctor prescribed you a short course of antibiotics, you're refil Republicans push back on new federal court policy aimed at 'judge shopping' in national cases 03/14/2024 06:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans took aim Thursday at a new federal courts policy trying to curb “judge shopping,” a practice that gained national attention in a major abortion medication case. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke out against it on the Senate floor and joined with two oth Terrified residents of San Francisco's Tenderloin district sue for streets free of drugs, tents 03/14/2024 05:54pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two hotels and several residents of San Francisco's troubled Tenderloin district sued the city on Thursday, alleging it is using the neighborhood as a containment zone for rampant illegal drug use and other vices, making residents terrified to leave their homes and businesses February retail sales up 0.6%, yet fissures emerge in what has been a driving force for US economy 03/14/2024 05:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Americans picked up their spending a bit in February after pulling back the previous month. But last month’s gain was weaker than expected, and January’s decline was revised even lower, suggesting that many are growing more cautious with their money. Retail sales rose 0.6% last Prosecutors: A 'network' of supporters helped fugitives avoid capture after Capitol riot 03/14/2024 04:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida man charged with interfering with police during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege at the U.S. Capitol is connected to a “network” of supporters who have helped other Capitol riot defendants avoid capture by the FBI, prosecutors said in a court filing this week. A federal judg Where to get the best pies in the DC area to celebrate Pi Day 03/14/2024 05:40am • Get a slice of some of the best pies in the region this Thursday for Pi Day. The annual holiday on March 14 was created by math enthusiasts to celebrate π, a symbol that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is approximately 3.14. For those in search of som