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U.S. attorney defends Hunter Biden probe amid GOP accusations 07/01/2023 11:09am • Washington — David Weiss, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney in Delaware who recently brought criminal charges against Hunter Biden, has spoken out for the first time since reaching a plea deal with the president's son. In a letter sent Friday to House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, Weis Sri Lanka's Parliament approves a debt restructuring plan in an attempt to overcome economic crisis 07/01/2023 10:47am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) ��� Sri Lanka���s Parliament voted to support a proposal to restructure a staggering domestic debt in a special session Saturday as the Indian ocean island nation struggles to emerge from an unprecedented economic crisis. The proposal was approved with 122 lawmakers voting fo New state laws target contentious topics of gender, guns and abortion 07/01/2023 10:44am • New state laws taking effect Saturday target some of the most divisive topics in America including abortion, gender and guns. Meanwhile, some motorists heading out for an extended Independence Day vacation may face higher taxes at the fuel pump. The start of July marks the start of the budget year i Yellen addresses Essence Festival crowd, discusses economy, efforts to enfold minority communities 07/01/2023 08:32am • NEW ORLEANS (AP) ��� U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday touted the Biden administration's efforts to build a ���fairer economy.��� ���I strongly believe that our racial equity work is not just the morally right thing to do. It's in the best economic interests of our entire country,��� Ye Oladipo getting traded to Oklahoma City by Miami, source tells AP 07/01/2023 01:04am • MIAMI (AP) ��� The Miami Heat traded Victor Oladipo back to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night in exchange for future draft compensation, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The move will create a $9.45 million trade exception for the Heat, said the person, who spoke to The As VanVleet to Houston; many big names stay put as NBA free agency opens 07/01/2023 12:50am • Fred VanVleet bet on himself, and the Houston Rockets are the beneficiaries. On an opening night of free agency where most big names ��� Kyrie Irving, Draymond Green, Khris Middleton, Kyle Kuzma and more ��� stayed put, VanVleet is headed to a new home. He agreed to a three-year deal Friday with the Today in History: July 1, Medicare program takes effect 07/01/2023 12:00am • Today in History Today is Saturday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2023. There are 183 days left in the year. Today���s Highlight in History: On July 1, 1966, the Medicare federal insurance program went into effect. On this date: In 1863, the pivotal, three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, resulting Pacers make early splash by agreeing to 2-year, $45 million deal with Bruce Brown, source says 06/30/2023 09:49pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ��� The Indiana Pacers tried to acquire a veteran wing before last week's NBA draft. When that didn't work, they shifted to Plan B ��� free agency. Less than 30 minutes after teams were allowed to negotiate with free agents Friday, the Pacers and Bruce Brown Jr. agreed on a two-yea How the Supreme Court student loan decision affects you 06/30/2023 07:05pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan, which would have canceled up to $20,000 in federal student loans for 43 million people. Of those, 20 million wo Here's how to prepare to start paying back your student loans when the pandemic payment freeze ends 06/30/2023 07:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� An estimated 43 million borrowers who could have seen their student loan balances decreased or erased will now resume their original payments in the fall, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Biden administration's debt forgiveness plan. Student loan interest It���s almost time to resume student loan payments. What happens if you don't? 06/30/2023 06:52pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on federal student loan payments will end this fall and more than 40 million Americans will have to start making payments again under the terms of a debt ceiling deal approved by Congress. Student loan interest will start accruing on Septe New Jersey governor considers 5-year extension of internet gambling 06/30/2023 05:36pm • TRENTON, N.J. (AP) ��� A bill to extend internet gambling in New Jersey for another five years is in the hands of Gov. Phil Murphy, following its approval Friday by the state Legislature. The measure was approved by the state Assembly and Senate with minimal opposition from lawmakers, and now goes t Tax break for offshore wind energy developer Orsted narrowly approved in New Jersey Legislature 06/30/2023 05:31pm • TRENTON, N.J. (AP) ��� A bill to let Danish offshore wind energy developer Orsted keep tax credits that it otherwise would have to return to New Jersey ratepayers was approved by the slimmest of margins in the state Legislature Friday afternoon and went to the desk of Gov. Phil Murphy, a strong supp As Mexican town mourns slain anti-gang leader, brother warns community would take up arms again 06/30/2023 05:05pm • LA RUANA, Mexico (AP) ��� As people mourned the slain leader of an armed civilian defense movement, his younger brother warned Friday that he and others who fought with Hip��lito Mora would take up arms again if the government does not provide swift justice. Mora, a beloved lime grower-turned-vigila Rare lizard found in major US oil patch proposed as endangered species 06/30/2023 04:32pm • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) ��� U.S. wildlife managers on Friday proposed federal protections for a rare lizard found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the dunes sagebrush lizard should be listed as an endangered species