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Montgomery Co. senior scammed out of $900K in gold bar 'big-money scheme' 07/16/2024 09:45pm • Scammers persuaded an 82-year-old Montgomery County, Maryland, woman to buy a fortune's worth of gold bars and then hand them over earlier this year, according to prosecutors, who said the scammers posed as federal agents working to protect her savings. Zhenyong Weng, 19, of New York City, has be FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around the assassination attempt on former President Trump 07/16/2024 08:31pm • The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, who is running for reelection, is fueling a range of false claims and conspiracy theories as authorities seek information about the 20-year-old shooter's background and motive, how he obtained the AR-style rifle he fired at Trump and securi Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn 07/16/2024 08:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events, wh Nursing Home Costs and How to Pay 07/16/2024 08:00pm • While one-third of older adults may never need long-term care services, many people may need the extra support, such as care from a nursing home. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Administration on Aging, the average 65 year old has an almost 70% chance of needing some Ask a Financial Pro: I Have $100K Saved for Retirement. How Do I Turn That Into $1 Million? 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Question: I have $100,000 in my retirement account, but I'd like to get to $1 million before retirement. How do I turn $100,000 into $1 million? Answer: Reaching any savings goal depends on several factors: the time you have, the amount you can save and how much your money grows. Combining each of t International College Student Housing Options in the U.S. 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Establishing a home away from home is important for a new international student attending a U.S. college or university. So that means picking the right international student housing option that not only meets the school's requirements but your own accommodation preferences. While college housing pol At least 72 people are killed in a militia attack near Congo's capital in a conflict over land 07/16/2024 12:44pm • KINSHASA, Congo (AP) ��� At least 72 people, including nine soldiers and a soldier's wife, were killed when armed men attacked a village in western Congo, local authorities said, as violence intensifies between rival communities. Saturday's attack took place in the village of Kinsele, around 100 kil Colombia's soccer federation president and son among 27 arrested in chaos at Copa America final 07/16/2024 12:23pm • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) ��� Colombia���s soccer federation president and his son were among 27 people arrested during the crowd control issues that broke out at the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, police said Monday. Ram��n Jesur��n, 71, and his son Ramon Jamil Jesur��n were deta Baltimore officials sue to block 'baby bonus' initiative that would give new parents $1,000 07/16/2024 10:16am • BALTIMORE (AP) ��� Baltimore���s mayor and city council have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop a proposal that would let voters decide whether to give all new parents a one-time $1,000 ���baby bonus��� meant to help alleviate childhood poverty from birth. The complaint was filed Thursday, according DC school tries paying at-risk families as a way to reduce truancy 07/16/2024 05:39am • Some families in D.C. will soon be getting direct cash payments as part of a program that's fighting against truancy. The program is being carried out at the Social Justice School, a charter school in Northeast, where 15 families will each get $2,400 over the course of three months, with money di Protesters rally peacefully at GOP convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza 07/15/2024 10:38pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) ��� Hundreds of demonstrators converged Monday on downtown Milwaukee to protest around the Republican National Convention, following through on their long-standing plans to rally outside the site despite the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The protests were pe Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointment 07/15/2024 09:47pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� A federal judge in Florida dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. Hours later, special counsel Jack How Retirees Can Attend College for Cheap or Free 07/15/2024 08:00pm • Retiring from your job can be one of the best reasons to go back to school. With more time on your hands, you can dive into topics that you have always wanted to explore, earn an academic degree or certificate, learn a trade or acquire skills that will improve your life. If you are like many on a fi How to Get a Student Loan 07/15/2024 08:00pm • With the cost of tuition, fees, housing, books and more, most college students depend on loans to finance their education. Among bachelor's degree recipients, 61% took out student loans to pay for college expenses, according to the most recent Department of Education statistics.If you're among the m The Best Places to Retire in Costa Rica 07/15/2024 08:00pm • For U.S. retirees searching for a comfortable place to retire overseas, Costa Rica has been a top choice for more than 40 years. Its affordable cost of living and proximity to the U.S. makes it an attractive home for seniors. Retirees can enjoy exploring Costa Rica's natural beauty, including its re