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Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing 02/08/2026 07:31am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to keep home prices high, bypassing calls to ramp up construction so people can afford what has been a ticket to the middle class. Trump has instead argued for protecting existing owners who have watched the values of their homes climb. It's a positio Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns 02/07/2026 05:02pm • COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — President Donald Trump's second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingering inflation to attacks on independent institutions and friction with overseas allies. Many Democrats, however, are staying focused Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials 02/07/2026 06:37am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday. The verdict came after a multiweek trial that featured testimony fro Colorado funeral home owner who abused nearly 200 corpses gets 40 years, decried as a 'monster' 02/06/2026 09:18pm • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies in a building over four years and gave grieving families fake ashes was sentenced to 40 years in state prison Friday. During the sentencing hearing, family members told Judge Eric Bentley they have h Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as an extremely hectic NBA trade deadline passes 02/05/2026 11:13pm • Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks while plenty of other players changed addresses as the NBA trade deadline passed Thursday. An extremely busy deadline, at that: There were 28 trades made in the week leading up to the deadline, the most that the NBA has seen in over that timefr Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost a political alliance 02/05/2026 10:44pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina and the United States agreed Thursday to ease restrictions on each other's goods in an expansive trade deal that boosts a drive by President Javier Milei to open up Argentina’s protectionist economy and a push by the Trump administration to reduce food pr Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help 02/05/2026 10:17am • SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sandra Mosqueda watched with an amused smile as her 2-year-old son, Atreus, began sweeping the floor with a miniature mop. Atreus is part of the inaugural class of infants and toddlers receiving free preschool in a citywide program in San Antonio, Texas. It's something his mothe The 7 Best Copper Stocks to Buy Today 02/03/2026 07:00pm • If you're looking for the next great investment theme, don't look at the shiny new gadgets; look at the stuff that makes them run: copper. It's the indispensable element of the global energy transition, having earned the nickname "metal of electrification," and for good reason. Copper has pulled bac Today in History: February 3, ‘the day the music died’ 02/03/2026 04:10am • Today is Tuesday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2026. There are 331 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 3, 1959, which would become known as “the day the music died,” rock 'n roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson died in a small plane crash near Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown 02/02/2026 09:39pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump implored the House on Monday to end the partial government shutdown, but neither Republicans nor Democrats appeared ready to quickly approve the federal funding package he brokered with the Senate without first debating their own demands over immigration en Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries 02/01/2026 11:55pm • HONG KONG (AP) — China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and geopolitical moves. The world’s second-largest economy has become a major trading partner for many 22 Legal Secrets to Help Reduce Your Taxes 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Taxes are inevitable, but most people would probably rather not hand over a portion of their hard-earned money to the government. Fortunately, there are plenty of legal ways to lower the amount you pay the taxman each year. These include credits, deductions and advanced investment strategies. Some t 7 of the Best High-Yield Bond Funds to Buy Now 02/01/2026 07:00pm • One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The "core" sleeve is typically invested in diversified, investment-grade bonds designed to provide stability and c Navigating Medicare Deductibles and Premiums in 2026 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Although Medicare helps cover the costs of most medical services, it's essential that you still plan for out-of-pocket expenses and understand that it's not "free" health care. In this article, we'll outline Medicare costs in 2026 so that you can budget accordingly. Medicare Costs in 2026Medicare be White Sox acquire right-hander Jordan Hicks from Boston for prospect Gage Ziehl 02/01/2026 05:30pm • BOSTON (AP) — The Chicago White Sox acquired right-hander Jordan Hicks from Boston on Sunday as the Red Sox gave up one of their top pitching prospects to unload most of Hicks' salary. The key to the deal for Chicago could be pitching prospect David Sandlin, who has been ranked by Baseball America