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Former Connecticut Gov. Lowell P. Weicker Jr. is remembered as a maverick unconstrained by politics 07/10/2023 03:48pm • Lowell P. Weicker Jr., a towering figure in Connecticut politics who rose to national prominence for taking on his party during the Watergate hearings as a junior Republican senator, was remembered Monday as a politician from a bygone era, unshackled by partisanship. During more than 30 years in pub Kentucky will roll out sports betting for retail on Sept. 7, in time for the start of NFL season 07/10/2023 02:59pm • Kentucky racing officials have approved a rollout for sports betting, which will take effect when the NFL season begins in September. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved pari-mutuel wagering to begin Sept. 7 for retail at in-person locations such as tracks, its extension facilities and sim Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/10/2023 01:32pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Liz Weston: Saving for retirement just got more complicated 07/10/2023 10:22am • The Secure Act 2.0 legislation that passed late last year added new retirement savings options but also has a few potential catches for unsuspecting savers. Understanding these possible pitfalls may help you make better decisions, or at least be prepared for what’s to come. In my last column, I co Pittsburgh selects hard-throwing LSU pitcher Paul Skenes with top pick of amateur draft 07/09/2023 11:47pm • SEATTLE (AP) — LSU's stars stole the spotlight at the College World Series. It carried over to the top of baseball's amateur draft. The Pittsburgh Pirates selected hard-throwing LSU right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes with the top pick in the draft on Sunday night, with teammate Dylan Crews going No 7 of the Best Charles Schwab Mutual Funds 07/09/2023 08:00pm • Best known for its robust online brokerage and popular exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, like the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (ticker: SCHD), the Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) has long been a titan in the financial services and asset management industry. However, Schwab also holds significant market How to Retire Early 07/09/2023 08:00pm • Many people see stepping away from the workforce and into retirement as a path to freedom. If you want to retire early, you might be able to enjoy hobbies, spend more time with family and get involved in charity work. To get ready, you'll want to make sure your finances can support you and your hous 7 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy and Hold 07/09/2023 08:00pm • One of the main factors that can significantly affect an investor's long-term net returns are fees. This can take the form of fund expense ratios, sales loads or commissions charged when investors trade in a brokerage account. Like returns, fees can compound over time, with great negative impact. Co Today in History: July 9, Trump chooses Kavanaugh for Supreme Court 07/09/2023 12:00am • Today in History Today is Sunday, July 9, the 190th day of 2023. There are 175 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 9, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to Gen. George Washington’s troops in New York. On this date: In 1918, 101 people were killed i Candelario and Meneses HRs help Nats snap 5-game skid with a win over AL West-leading Rangers 07/08/2023 08:42pm • Jeimer Candelario and Joey Meneses hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning, Alex Call also went deep, and the Washington Nationals snapped a five-game skid with an 8-3 win over the AL West-leading Texas Rangers on Saturday. Jake Irvin earned his first victory since May 8 for Washington, wh Protests grow as Israel's far-right government advances with its judicial overhaul 07/08/2023 04:06pm • TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's anti-government protest movement gained new momentum on Saturday night as tens of thousands of people spilled into the streets of cities across the country to oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious plan to overhaul the judicial system. The grassroot Feds renew Md. ‘reinsurance’ program to continue reduced rates for individually purchased health plans 07/08/2023 12:54pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Federal agencies have approved a five-year extension on a waiver that helps keep rates lower for Marylanders purchasing health insurance fro Minnesota officials say error in tax cut bill could cost taxpayers $352 million, but promised a fix 07/08/2023 12:36pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota officials discovered an error in a $3 billion tax cut bill lawmakers passed this spring that could cost taxpayers $352 million over the next two years, but state leaders promised to fix it before it would take effect. The head of the Minnesota Revenue Department Paul M Top Republicans are gearing up to investigate the Hunter Biden case. Here's what to know. 07/08/2023 11:32am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republicans who lead three key House committees are joining forces to probe the Justice Department’s handling of charges against Hunter Biden after making sweeping claims about misconduct at the agency. Leaders of the House Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, and Ways As whiskey and bourbon business booms, beloved distillers face pushback over taxes and emissions 07/08/2023 12:27am • MULBERRY, Tenn. (AP) — For decades, the whiskey and bourbon makers of Tennessee and Kentucky have been beloved in their communities. The distilleries where the liquor is manufactured and barrelhouses where it is aged have complemented the rural character of their neighborhoods, while providing job