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Minnesota governor signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana starting in August 05/30/2023 06:43pm • ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) ��� Surrounded by dozens of cheering people in green clothes, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21 starting in August, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize the substance for adults. � Church associate arrested in death of pastor, councilwoman gunned down outside her New Jersey home 05/30/2023 06:24pm • NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) ��� A church associate of a pastor and town councilwoman who was gunned down in her SUV outside her home in February was arrested Tuesday on murder and gun charges, New Jersey prosecutors said. Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, of Portsmouth, Virginia, was linked to the death of Sayr Business Highlights: Ruling protects Sacklers from lawsuits; AI extinction risk warning 05/30/2023 04:41pm • Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from lawsuits A federal court ruling has cleared the way for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids. A three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Y Plastic bags at checkout could soon no longer be an option for shoppers in Prince George's Co. 05/30/2023 04:00pm • The Prince George's County, Maryland, council has voted in favor of the Better Bag Bill, which will ban plastic bags and add a 10-cent fee for each paper bag used at retail stores across the county. Retailers will also be required to post signage about the charge. The bill received unanimous s Maryland gas tax will go up to 47 cents per gallon in July 05/30/2023 03:09pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. Maryland motorists will have to dig a little deeper at the gas pump starting July 1. The state tax rate of a gallon of gas will increase Most in US say don't ban race in college admissions but its role should be small: AP-NORC poll 05/30/2023 02:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� As the Supreme Court decides the fate of affirmative action, most U.S. adults say the court should allow colleges to consider race as part of the admissions process, yet few believe students��� race should ultimately play a major role in decisions, according to a new poll. The Ma Ukraine's economy shows 'resilience' from Russian attacks, IMF says as it backs aid 05/30/2023 01:35pm • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) ��� Ukraine's economy is showing ���remarkable resilience��� following Russian attacks on its electricity infrastructure, officials from the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday as they signed off on an initial loan of $900 million and raised their estimate for the countr Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 05/30/2023 01:18pm • 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 The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing. 05/30/2023 10:40am • DETROIT (AP) ��� Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing ��� not buying ��� is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle. Last year���s Inflation Reduction Act provided a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 to use toward an EV. Under the rules, a dealer can a Central figure in German tax evasion scandal convicted in 2nd case 05/30/2023 09:28am • BERLIN (AP) ��� A central figure in a German tax evasion scandal was convicted on Tuesday and sentenced to more than eight years in prison, the second verdict against him in the space of a few months. The Wiesbaden state court convicted German lawyer Hanno Berger of three counts of tax evasion and g Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A's stadium financing 05/30/2023 02:36am • CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) ��� Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further boost Las Vegas��� economy, or serve as a handout for a big business that could strain government resources. In a committee hearing on Monday ��� likely t Martinez, Freeman power Dodgers' big inning in 6-1 win over Nationals 05/30/2023 12:10am • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Although Bobby Miller had already pitched at Dodger Stadium during preseason exhibitions, the right-hander with the 100-mph fastball still got a special thrill out of his first official game on that famous mound. And even in their first game back home after a taxing road trip Impeachment trial of Texas��� Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28 05/29/2023 10:57pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) ��� A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the state Senate, where the jury that would determine his future could include his wife, Sen. Angela P U.S. Debt-Ceiling Deadline: What Investors Should Know 05/29/2023 08:00pm • U.S. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) reached an agreement to raise the national debt ceiling over Memorial Day weekend. The text of the legislation that reflects the agreement, following several long days of negotiation, was released on Sunday. This is a tentative dea 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 05/29/2023 08:00pm • Maxed out your 401(k) match and still have some cash left over to invest with? Before you open a taxable brokerage account, consider checking if you qualify for a Roth IRA. This handy account allows investors to make after-tax contributions in exchange for tax-free future withdrawals. "A Roth IRA is