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Former career US diplomat charged with secretly spying for Cuban intelligence for decades 12/04/2023 07:03pm • MIAMI (AP) — A former career American diplomat was charged with serving as a secret agent for communist Cuba going back decades in what prosecutors portrayed as one of the most brazen and long-running betrayals in the history of the U.S. foreign service. Manuel Rocha wept as he sat handcuffed in M Minnesota, Wisconsin wildlife officials capture 100s of invasive carp in Mississippi River 12/04/2023 04:03pm • ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Wildlife officials have captured hundreds of invasive carp from the Mississippi River near Trempealeau, Wisconsin. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Friday that officials caught 296 silver carp, 23 grass carp and four bighead carp Nov. 30 in what the ag Venezuela's government wins vote on claiming part of Guyana, but turnout seems lackluster 12/04/2023 03:45pm • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro got the victory he sought in a weekend referendum on whether to claim sovereignty over an oil-rich area of neighboring Guyana. But lackluster turnout suggested his government is losing influence and is tone deaf to people’s needs. Ma Economists predict US inflation will keep cooling and the economy can avoid a recession 12/04/2023 12:01am • NEW YORK (AP) — Most business economists think the U.S. economy could avoid a recession next year, even if the job market ends up weakening under the weight of high interest rates, according to a survey released Monday. Only 24% of economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Ec Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel lead unstoppable offense for 49ers in 42-19 win over Eagles 12/03/2023 11:51pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brock Purdy threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns, Deebo Samuel scored three TDs and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was checked for a concussion in the San Francisco 49ers’ 42-19 win over Philadelphia on Sunday. The Niners (9-3) scored touchdowns on six straight possessions Venezuelans approve a referendum to claim sovereignty over a swathe of neighboring Guyana 12/03/2023 11:38pm • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans on Sunday approved a referendum called by the government of President Nicolás Maduro to claim sovereignty over an oil- and mineral-rich area of neighboring Guyana it argues was stolen when the border was drawn more than a century ago. It remains unclear how ‘A dreamland’: Dedicated gluten-free bakery opens in Prince William Co. 12/03/2023 11:36pm • A dedicated gluten-free bakery — the only one of its kind in Prince William County, Virginia — officially opened Friday. It’s already become a haven for those who can’t eat most pastries sold in stores. The new bakery, Honey and Ivy, is located at 9105 Center Street in Old Town Manassas â Former US ambassador arrested in Florida, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba, AP source says 12/03/2023 07:44pm • MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, The Associated Press has learned. Manuel Rocha, 73, was arrested in Miami o 7 High-Yield Covered Call ETFs Income Investors Will Love 12/03/2023 07:00pm • Investors often turn to options for speculation or risk management. There are two main types: call options, granting the right to buy an asset at a set price within a certain time frame, and put options, allowing the sale at a set price within a specific amount of time. Most investors commonly buy c Sam LaPorta has career day for Lions, Saints QB Derek Carr hurt as Detroit wins 33-28 12/03/2023 06:55pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For a rookie tight end from a college program not known for its offensive prowess, Sam LaPorta has been a quick study in the NFL and is playing a prominent role in what could be a special season for the Detroit Lions. LaPorta had career highs of nine catches for 140 yards, inclu Texans rookie WR Tank Dell has broken left fibula and will miss rest of season, AP source says 12/03/2023 06:12pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans rookie receiver Tank Dell will miss the rest of the season after breaking his left fibula Sunday against the Denver Broncos, according to a person familiar with the injury. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not ann This holiday season, one doctor wants you to 'live a little' 12/03/2023 04:53pm • The holiday season means a lot of eating, and a lot of overindulging. If you’re looking to keep off those extra holiday pounds, one doctor says you can still eat the cookie. “There's so much in our culture where food is used to celebrate things … So completely abstaining from all these thin Mourinho makes right moves in Roma comeback win. He faces disciplinary case for ref accusations 12/03/2023 04:52pm • ROME (AP) — Jose Mourinho’s pre-match accusations aimed at the referee and Sassuolo’s standout winger Domenico Berardi created plenty of controversy — and will likely result in another suspension for the veteran Portuguese coach. There was no questioning Mourinho’s choices off the bench, t Glenys Kinnock, former UK minister, European Parliament member and wife of ex-Labour leader, dies 12/03/2023 10:41am • LONDON (AP) — Glenys Kinnock, a former British cabinet minister, member of the European Parliament and wife of former Labour leader Neil Kinnock, has died. She was 79. Kinnock died Sunday at her London home some six years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, her family said. Kinnock wen No. 17 UNC uses 22-point run to erase 14-point hole and beat Florida State 78-70 in ACC opener 12/02/2023 05:39pm • CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina found energy from its full-court pressure. The 17th-ranked Tar Heels sure needed that jolt to win their Atlantic Coast Conference opener. RJ Davis scored 27 points and North Carolina ran off 22 unanswered points in the second half to rally past Florida State