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Can You Collect an Ex-Spouse's Social Security Benefits? 09/24/2023 08:00pm • If you're thinking hard about your Social Security claiming strategy, there may be one aspect you've overlooked. If you're divorced, you may be able to receive Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. While it may sound shady, this is a perfectly legal and ethical way to incre 9 Money Apps to Keep Your Retirement Planning on Track 09/24/2023 08:00pm • If you're like most people, your life is so busy that you have little time to dedicate to your finances. Ensuring that you're on the right track with your retirement goals can be tough, but it's important. A 2023 Fidelity report found that the typical American household has saved just 78% of the amo Russian airstrikes kill 2 and wound 8 in southern Ukraine as war enters 20th month 09/24/2023 02:03pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ��� Russian airstrikes on Sunday killed two people and wounded eight others in southern Ukraine's Kherson province, the region's governor reported Sunday as the war in Ukraine entered its 20th month. Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin said Russian forces struck the city of Beryslav, destroy With temporary status for Venezuelans, the Biden administration turns to a familiar tool 09/23/2023 09:17pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) ��� From a White House podium in May, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas outlined new legal pathways to the United States for Venezuelans and others, along with a ���very clear��� message for those who come illegally. ���Our borders are not open. People who cross ou A bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 18 people, authorities say 09/23/2023 01:00pm • MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) ��� An explosives-laden vehicle detonated Saturday at a security checkpoint in the central Somalia city of Beledweyne, killing at least 18 people and wounding 40 others, authorities said. Abdirahman Dahir Gure, the interior minister of Hirshabelle state, announced the toll to Pope Francis insists Europe doesn't have a migrant emergency and challenges countries to open ports 09/23/2023 12:31pm • MARSEILLE, France (AP) ��� Pope Francis challenged French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty, insisting Saturday that the continent isn't facing a migration ���emergency��� but rather a long-term reality that governments mu White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding 09/22/2023 09:01pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The White House on Friday directed federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded and avert politically and economically costly disruption of federal services. A federal shutdown aft At the edge of the UN security perimeter, those with causes (and signs) try to be heard 09/22/2023 07:16pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Daniel Pedro came to the U.S. from Angola five months ago. He works construction in the New York City borough of Queens. Kadija Tyler made the journey from Senegal to Harlem. She works in sales in a department store. Neither is a full-time activist. But they and many others this w DC area officials say prepare for powerful winds, possible flooding from Tropical Storm Ophelia 09/22/2023 04:41pm • Listen live for the latest weather updates��on the 8s on WTOP.�� The D.C. area is bracing for a powerful tropical storm that's expected to drench the region starting Friday night and lasting through the weekend. Here's what you need to know. A powerful coastal weather maker formed into Tropi NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 09/22/2023 02:40pm • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ___ Viral video shows flamethrower-wielding Missouri A Chinese dissident in transit at a Taiwan airport pleads for help in seeking asylum 09/22/2023 12:57pm • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) ��� A Chinese dissident known for regularly commemorating the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square fled to Taiwan on Friday and pleaded for help in seeking asylum in the United States or Canada. In a video he posted on X, formerly known as Twit Pakistani authorities arrest journalist for allegedly spreading false news about state institutions 09/22/2023 12:37pm • ISLAMABAD (AP) ��� Pakistani security agents have arrested a senior Islamabad-based TV anchor known for his criticism of the authorities on charges of spreading false content about state institutions on social media, his news channel and family said Friday. Khalid Jamil was taken into custody by the Back at old job, Anthony Mackie lends star power to New Orleans' post-Ida roof repair effort 09/22/2023 12:29pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) ��� Movie star Anthony Mackie was back in his home town ��� and back at an old job ��� as he took part in a program to repair roofs damaged by natural disasters for people who aren���t financially or physically able to get the work done themselves. The New Orleans-born Mackie, perha Sudan���s military leader warns the war in his country could spread beyond its borders 09/22/2023 07:05am • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) ��� The war in Sudan could spread beyond the northeast African country's borders if it is not stopped, Sudan's army chief told the United Nations General Assembly, while urging world leaders to designate the rival paramilitary force as a terrorist group. ���The nature of this war US contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on espionage charges, Justice Department says 09/22/2023 03:44am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� A contractor for the U.S. government has been arrested on espionage charges, accused of providing a foreign country classified information that he downloaded and printed from his work computer system, the Justice Department said Thursday. Abraham Teklu Lemma, who is originally fr