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Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Trump 04/16/2024 05:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned whether federal prosecutors went too far in bringing obstruction charges against hundreds of participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. But it wasn’t clear how the justices would rule in a case that also could affect the prosecution 8 family members die in Mozambique’s latest capsizing, a week after another killed nearly 100 people 04/16/2024 12:27pm • HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — At least eight people from one family have died after their homemade boat sank in central Mozambique, state media reported Tuesday. Monday's sinking on a tributary of the Zambezi River in Sofala province came days after nearly 100 people, many of them children, died in one The German chancellor presses China on Russia's invasion of Ukraine 04/16/2024 11:24am • BEIJING (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday to pressure Russia to end its “insane campaign” in Ukraine, the latest in a parade of European leaders and senior officials to make such an appeal. The Chinese side gave no sign of any change in its Millennial Money: How couples can share the mental load of money management 04/16/2024 09:58am • NEW YORK (AP) — A lot of work goes into making a household run smoothly, and the thread that runs through all the labor is money. It’s money that makes it possible to fix a broken appliance, enroll the kids in summer camp and save up to replace the aging car. The mental load of money can be heav Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street slump triggered by strong US spending data 04/16/2024 12:22am • BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares skidded Tuesday following a slump on Wall Street after higher yields in the U.S. bond market cranked up pressure on stocks. The Shanghai Composite index lost 1.4% to 3,013.84 even though the Chinese government reported that the economy grew at a faster-than-forecast an 7 Best Semiconductor ETFs to Buy in 2024 04/15/2024 08:00pm • In his 2022 book, "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology," author Chris Miller highlighted a crucial vulnerability in the global semiconductor supply chain, with significant implications for the U.S. as a modern superpower. He points out that a significant portion of the world 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 04/15/2024 08:00pm • While predicting the future performance of investment funds can be challenging, assessing their tax implications offers a clearer perspective on potential net returns. Therefore, it's essential to recognize the various ways taxes can affect your investments. For example, when you sell fund units at The Afterburn Effect: Tips, Workouts and Recovery 04/15/2024 08:00pm • As you're spinning your legs on an exercise bike or pushing weight on the gym machines, you know that you're burning calories quickly. But it turns out that some types of exercise allow you to keep burning calories at a higher rate even after you're done exercising, including while you shower, chang 8 Best Stocks to Buy Now With $1,000 04/15/2024 08:00pm • If you have an extra $1,000 sitting in a savings or checking account, one of the best ways to earn a return on that money is to invest in the stock market. If you're new to investing, buying a low-cost, diversified S&P 500 exchange-traded fund, such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ticker: SPY Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway. Kenya's Hellen Obiri repeats in women's race 04/15/2024 02:19pm • BOSTON (AP) — Sisay Lemma scorched the first half of the Boston Marathon course on Monday, setting a record pace to build a lead of more than half of a mile. Then the weather heated up, and the 34-year-old Ethiopian slowed down. After running alone for most of the morning, Lemma held on down Boyls Everything You Need to Know About Common Food Allergies 04/14/2024 08:00pm • About 32 million people -- including 6% of children -- experience food allergies in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is currently no cure for food allergy. Current treatment requires strict avoidance of the food(s) the patient is allergic to. Desp 6 Best Nasdaq 100 ETFs 04/14/2024 08:00pm • Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are one of the easiest ways to diversify your investment portfolio. The Nasdaq 100 is a stock market index made up of the 100 largest companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange, excluding financial sector companies. The market capitalization-weighted Nasdaq-100 index is Do you know the symptoms of esophageal cancer? 04/14/2024 11:16am • This year, more than 22,000 people will be diagnosed with esophageal cancer and more than 16,000 will lose their battle with the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, and as with most cancers, the best outcomes for patients come with early DC-area doctors address hormonal birth control claims on social media 04/14/2024 04:31am • A D.C. doctor is sounding the alarm about an uptick in unintended pregnancies among some young women who've ditched hormonal birth control and contraception for alternative options. Some health care workers are pointing to the rapid spread of misinformation on popular social media sites as an inf Juan Soto homers, Cody Poteet wins New York debut as Yankees sweep Guardians and improve to 12-3 04/13/2024 09:59pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and Cody Poteet pitched six solid innings in his debut for New York as the Yankees won 8-2 to sweep a doubleheader on Saturday over the Cleveland Guardians and continue one of the strongest starts in their storied history. New York took the opener 3