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DeSantis fights to reset his stagnant campaign as Trump dominates the 2024 conversation 07/19/2023 12:04am • WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) ��� For Ron DeSantis, it was supposed to be an important opportunity to help reset his stagnant Republican presidential campaign. But yet again, the moment was overshadowed by Donald Trump. The former president's new legal challenges dominated much of the day as DeSantis Today in History: July 19, Republicans nominate Trump for president 07/19/2023 12:00am • Today in History Today is Wednesday, July 19, the 200th day of 2023. There are 165 days left in the year. Today���s Highlight in History: On July 19, 2005, President George W. Bush announced his choice of federal appeals court judge John G. Roberts Jr. to replace Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day Survey: Nearly 71% Say Back-to-School Expenses Are a Challenge 07/18/2023 08:00pm • An early July survey by U.S. News & World Report shows that almost three-quarters of Americans expect the costs of sending kids back to school this year to be a challenge. And 11.9% say they have no idea how they'll pay for school expenses. What Americans Plan to Spend on School ExpensesU.S. New 10 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Payments 07/18/2023 08:00pm • As you look toward retirement, you'll want to know what to expect in terms of income and benefits. The amount of your Social Security payments depends on a variety of factors, including your earnings history and the age you sign up for benefits. You may be able to boost your monthly checks by follow Big-ticket dreams spurred by $1B Powerball jackpot, but expert warns: Take it slow 07/18/2023 06:56pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) ��� With the Powerball jackpot topping $1 billion for this week's drawing, millions of people across the country will be lining up at convenience stores, grocery and gas station counters hoping to hit it big. HOW DOES THIS LATEST POWERBALL JACKPOT STACK UP? The new jackpot for Wedne Israeli protesters block highways, train stations as Netanyahu moves ahead with judicial overhaul 07/18/2023 05:49pm • JERUSALEM (AP) ��� Tens of thousands of protesters on Tuesday blocked highways and train stations and massed in central Tel Aviv during a day of countrywide demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu���s contentious judicial overhaul plan. The protests, now in their seventh month, have From compensating travelers to the pilot retirement age, Congress takes up aviation bill 07/18/2023 04:25pm • With the frenzied summer travel season in full swing and the aviation system straining to keep up, Congress is expected to vote on legislation that over the next five years will shape the agency responsible for safely managing the nation���s airspace and regulating its airlines. Lawmakers this week New York prosecutor begins crackdown on illegal cannabis shops with $400K deal with shop owner 07/18/2023 02:52pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� A New York City entrepreneur who illegally sold marijuana at a dozen shops across Manhattan must pay more than $400,000 in taxes and proceeds from illicit sales of cannabis, as part of a crackdown on the thousands of unlicensed operations across the city. The Manhattan District Att The architect of Detroit's bankruptcy filing 10 years ago says it was the best fix for a broken city 07/18/2023 11:08am • DETROIT (AP) ��� Detroit's newly hired emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, stood before reporters in March 2013 and issued a warning to city creditors, unions, vendors and others: ���Don���t make me go to bankruptcy court. You won't enjoy it.��� On July 18, 2013, the restructuring expert did just that, ma Cuban entrepreneurs get business training from the US, and hope that Biden lifts sanctions 07/18/2023 10:24am • HAVANA (AP) ��� Musicians Ana Mar��a Torres and Mar��a Carla Puga started making bracelets and necklaces at home in Cuba during the pandemic, and they now have a flourishing business. On an island that for decades prohibited private enterprise, they have had an unlikely adviser: the U.S. Embassy. T Today in Sports - The Summer Olympics open in Moscow without the U.S. and 64 boycotting countries 07/18/2023 10:00am • July 19 1877 ��� Spencer Gore beats William Marshall in 48 minutes (6-1, 6-2, 6-4) in the first men���s singles tennis championship at the All England Club, Wimbledon. 1909 ��� Cleveland shortstop Neal Ball pulls off the first unassisted triple play in modern major league history. 1910 ��� Cy Young No winner in Monday's Powerball drawing. Jackpot reaches $1 billion 07/18/2023 07:06am • ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (AP) ��� The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No ticket for Monday���s drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball 21. The jackpot was estimated at $900 million. The new jackpot Millennial Money: 4 takeaways from Netflix's money shows 07/18/2023 07:00am • In the past year, streaming service Netflix has released two financially focused offerings: the film ���Get Smart With Money��� and the series ���How to Get Rich.��� Both feature powerhouse financial influencers who help people reevaluate their approaches to money to educate and empower them. Here a Turkish President Erdogan visits Gulf Arab states, seeking funds for ailing economy 07/18/2023 02:22am • ISTANBUL (AP) ��� Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveled to Saudi Arabia on Monday in a three-stop tour of Persian Gulf states to seek trade and investment opportunities for Turkey���s floundering economy. Erdogan arrived in Jeddah accompanied by an entourage of some 200 businesspeople, acc Mets 1st-round draft pick Colin Houck gets a $2.75 million signing bonus 07/18/2023 12:13am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� First-round draft pick Colin Houck will receive a $2.75 million signing bonus from the New York Mets, above the slot value of $2,607,500 for his selection at No. 32 overall last week. The 18-year-old high school shortstop from Georgia passed up a college commitment to Mississippi