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Businesses where George Floyd was killed sue Minneapolis, saying police are not protecting the area 11/29/2023 04:45pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several stores at the location where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police in 2020 have sued the city, accusing it of neglecting the area and hurting business. The lawsuit, filed in mid-November in state court, also names Mayor Jacob Frey and other officials and accuses 3 dead, 1 hospitalized in explosion that sparked massive fire at Ohio auto repair shop 11/29/2023 03:20pm • HILLSBORO, Ohio (AP) — An explosion at an auto repair shop in Ohio that killed three people and sent a fourth person to a hospital sparked a massive fire that burned for hours and spewed thick, black smoke into the air. The Tuesday afternoon blast at Jimbo’s Auto Repair in Hillsboro was felt at 'The prize of a lifetime': DC music venues offer chance at year's worth of free concert tickets 11/29/2023 03:06pm • Want free tickets to see some of your favorite bands all next year? The Atlantis and 9:30 Club in D.C. will make that dream a reality for winners of their annual holiday raffle. Two free tickets to every show at both venues for 2024 will be up for grabs. To enter the raffle, donate canned good Hearing in Minnesota will determine if man imprisoned for murder was wrongfully convicted 11/29/2023 02:35pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man serving life in prison for a deadly 2004 flower shop robbery has gone before a judge reexamining his conviction and delivered a simple message: “I’m innocent 100 percent.” Marvin Haynes, 35, has spent nearly two decades behind bars for the shooting death of Paris angers critics with plans to restrict Olympic Games traffic but says residents shouldn't flee 11/29/2023 02:27pm • PARIS (AP) — Stay, enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime show. That was the message from organizers of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday as they sought to reassure the French capital's residents that security measures and traffic restrictions won't make their lives nightmarish during the July 26-Aug. 11 even The role of family caregivers in the healthcare system 11/29/2023 01:25pm • A growing number of Americans are facing an issue with major health and financial implications: providing care for aging family members. The issue of caregiving touches the lives of tens of millions of people, creating challenges across generations, as people live longer and require more medi Stock market today: Asia trading mixed after strong US consumer confidence data push Wall St higher 11/28/2023 11:33pm • TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a strong report on U.S. consumer confidence and hopes the Federal Reserve is finished with its aggressive interest rate hikes sent shares higher on Wall Street. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.1% in morning trading to 33,450.32. Australia' DC flower shop has been U Street staple for generations 11/28/2023 09:45pm • When you walk into Lee’s Flower and Card Shop along U Street in Northwest D.C., you immediately get smacked in the face with the unique and delightful smell of fresh flowers. It's impossible for customers to ignore, but the employees who work there have gotten used to it. "Unfortunately, we Alaska landslide survivor says force of impact threw her around 'like a piece of weightless popcorn' 11/28/2023 07:32pm • WRANGELL, Alaska (AP) — Christina Florschutz was dressing after stepping out of the shower of her upstairs bathroom when she heard “a horrible noise, a very loud noise.” Florschutz, who had heard both a tornado and a mudslide before, knew exactly what this noise was — a landslide. The force Holiday Shipping Deadlines: Ensure Your Gifts Arrive on Time 11/28/2023 07:00pm • After years of pandemic-related supply chain issues, holiday packages should be moving smoothly this year. "You'll have a better experience than in previous years," says Vaughn Moore, executive chairman and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics. Gone are the backlogs at U.S. ports and worker shortages that Are Private Student Loans Worth It? How to Decide 11/28/2023 07:00pm • Paying for college can seem like an insurmountable feat for students and their families amid the rising cost of a university education -- especially for those who can't afford to pay out-of-pocket after maxing out federal student loans, grants and scholarships. When federal aid comes up short, priva Ways to Sidestep Holiday Financial Stress 11/28/2023 07:00pm • The winter holidays are here, and with them comes a crush of expenses. "A lot of people want to do something nice for their families," says Diane Kessler, director and senior wealth advisor with Citi Wealth Management in Bethesda, Maryland. "They want to be generous." But being generous can put a da Vending for the holidays: A unique way to give this season 11/28/2023 06:02pm • From mental health services to housing help, a big red vending machine can help link people willing to give with people in need. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has placed its Light of the World Giving Machines in spots all over the country, and the latest has popped up at the sho Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg says vintage car restorer stole $125,000 from him 11/28/2023 05:35pm • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Bruce Springsteen's drummer, Max Weinberg, is suing the owners of a Florida car restoration company, saying they stole $125,000 by falsely promising him a like-new 1957 Mercedes-Benz and then using his money for personal expenses. Weinberg is seeking $375,000 from Art Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer 11/28/2023 04:46pm • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what had been their home and that of about a dozen others. It wasn't the first time and wouldn't be the last. Contractors from the