The hidden financial aid hurdle derailing college students
Critics say requirements conditioning federal aid on ‘satisfactory academic progress’ are confusing and overly punitive, and legislators are taking…
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5 of the top AI roles companies are seeking to hire
Revelo looked at data from a 2022 McKinsey report to see which jobs were the top jobs in…
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Like car prices, the annual cost of car ownership is also up
The General crunched Bureau of Labor Statistics data to determine how much the cost of owning a car has risen since…
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Do Americans value living near extended family? It depends
Family matters to many. QMedic examined Pew Research survey data to see how different types of Americans value living near extended…
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From A-listers to tennis legends: 20 famous figures who are also surprisingly musicians
Skoove scoured the internet for 20 famous figures, from athletes to actors to politicians, who you might not know are also…
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Community fridges don't just fight hunger. They're also a climate solution.
Grist looks into how in cities across the U.S., hundreds of refrigerators stocked with free food are reducing waste and methane…
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New book by Georgia author teaches fathers how to style their daughter’s hair
By Amanda Rose Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — Askia Fountain may be an expert now, but…
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Rapper Jeezy and Santa Claus give out toys with help from Amazon
By Madeline Montgomery Click here for updates on this story COLLEGE PARK, Georgia (WANF) — What started as College…
Continue Reading Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
By JULIA FRANKEL and JALAL BWAITEL Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas without the festive…
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Book bans are harming LGBTQ people, advocates say. This online library is fighting back.
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Erik Lundstrom was about 14 when he secretly purchased the coming-of-age novel “Rainbow Boys” and hid it in…
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Luton Town player Tom Lockyer ‘responsive’ after suffering cardiac arrest on pitch
By Issy Ronald and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer is “thankfully responsive” after suffering a cardiac arrest on…
Continue Reading Alex Jones proposes paying Sandy Hook families a minimum of $55 million to settle lawsuit claims
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who filed for personal bankruptcy a year ago after being ordered to pay…
Continue Reading Author receives German prize in scaled-down format after comparing Gaza to Nazi-era ghettos
BERLIN (AP) — The Russian-American writer Masha Gessen has received a German literary prize in a ceremony that was delayed and scaled down in…
Continue Reading What we know about the killing of 3 Israeli hostages by the IDF
CNN By Tamar Michaelis, Richard Allen Greene and Joshua Berlinger, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — An investigation is underway after a tragic…
Continue Reading What we know about how 3 Israeli hostages were killed by the IDF
By Tamar Michaelis, Richard Allen Greene and Joshua Berlinger, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — Israel is reeling from the Israel Defense Forces’…
Continue Reading Order blocking enforcement of Ohio abortion ban stands after high court dismisses appeal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed the state’s challenge to a judge’s order that’s blocked enforcement of…
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World’s ‘humblest’ Christmas tree, bought for pennies, sells for $4,000 at auction
Festive magic fueled by nostalgia has been credited for the “astonishing” sale of a Christmas tree, “bought for pennies” more than a century…
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US Navy ship shoots down 14 drones launched from Yemen
By Samantha Waldenberg and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — A US Navy ship shot down 14 drones launched from “Houthi-controlled areas” of…
Continue Reading Brazil approves a major tax reform overhaul that Lula says will ‘facilitate investment’
By ELÉONORE HUGHES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s lower house has approved a major reform of the nation’s notoriously…
Continue Reading ‘I wasn’t giving up the will to live’: Hiker rescued 3 days after nearly 1,000-foot fall off Hawaii trail
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A hiker from California who fell about 1,000 feet to the bottom of a mountain down a trail in Hawaii called…
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Free online learning for older adults promotes overall wellness
More than 5,000 Wyoming residents have participated in the classes since WDH began its partnership with GetSetUp roughly two years ago.…
Continue Reading Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
CHICAGO (AP) — Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be…
Continue Reading The leaders of Italy, the UK and Albania meet in Rome to hold talks on migration
By GIADA ZAMPANO Associated Press ROME (AP) — The leaders of Italy and the U.K. have agreed to tackle irregular migration to Europe. They pledged…
Continue Reading US military leaders head to Israel and will offer advice on shifting to the war’s next phase in Gaza
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The top two U.S. military leaders are traveling to Tel Aviv to advise the Israeli government on how…
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Claudine Gay: Harvard president’s tumultuous months in the spotlight
By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — In the past two and half months, Harvard University President Claudine Gay has faced an onslaught of…
Continue Reading ‘Make more Italians,’ Elon Musk says as star guest at PM’s political conference
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Elon Musk was star guest this year at an annual conference organized by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s…
Continue Reading Oppressed by the Taliban, she swallowed acid. Now her siblings are trying to save her life
By Hilary Whiteman, Anna Coren and Abdul Basir Bina, CNN Karachi, Pakistan (CNN) — Arzo is so weak she spends most of her day lying on a thin…
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Rare rock structures could provide a glimpse into possible life on ancient Mars
It’s impossible to know what Mars looked like billions of years ago, but one robotic explorer’s intrepid sleuthing is giving astronomers a peek…
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Idaho Falls welcomes new Human Resources Director
Darin Jones will be the City of Idaho Falls’ new Human Resources Director after receiving an appointment from Mayor Rebecca…
Continue Reading Where’s the snow? Feet of snow is missing in major Northeast cities and recent storms are no help
By Mary Gilbert and Abigail Holmes, CNN (CNN) — A storm headed for the Northeast is expected to be another rainy, blustery mess – leaving…
Continue Reading US Senate confirms Shreveport attorney as first Black judge in Louisiana’s Western District
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A north Louisiana attorney is now the first Black federal judge to serve on the state’s U.S. Western District Court…
Continue Reading Análisis | Ucrania tuvo una semana terrible. Culpa a Estados Unidos y a la UE
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Ucrania está en el medio de un problema en el que debe luchar por explicar qué tan mal va la guerra. Hacer una evaluación…
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Oprah Winfrey’s portrait reveal was deeply personal for me. Here’s why
Essay by Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — At the unveiling of Oprah Winfrey’s new portrait at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery on…
Continue Reading Padre va a pescar con su hija en el lago Michigan y encuentran naufragio de 1871
Paulina Nares (CNN) — Cuando la hija de 6 años de Tim Wollak vio por primera vez algo inusual mientras pescaba en el lago Michigan, pensó que…
Continue Reading Heavy rain drenches Florida as strong storm with gusty winds heads up East Coast
By Mary Gilbert and Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm started drenching Florida Saturday and is expected to strengthen as it tracks up…
Continue Reading South African ex-President Jacob Zuma denounces the ANC. He pledges to vote for a new party
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma has denounced the governing African National…
Continue Reading The 4-day workweek was a longshot. The UAW isn’t giving up
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Of all the bargaining goals set out by the United Auto Workers union in the just completed talks, none…
Continue Reading His father was sent to prison for 38 years. Now CJ Stroud is a record-breaking NFL rookie QB advocating for prison reform
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — CJ Stroud’s voice cracks. He’s just acknowledged his faith in reference to the road he’s been on. “It’s…
Continue Reading Dodgers, Ohtani got creative with $700 million deal, but both sides still have some risk
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Once the intial shock wore off on the price tag of Shohei Ohtani’s record-shattering $700…
Continue Reading Donald Trump is now the GOP establishment
Analysis by Harry Enten, CNN (CNN) — When you think of Donald Trump’s relationship with the Republican Party, some of the first words that…
Continue Reading Red de lagunas halladas en Argentina dan pistas de la vida en la Tierra hace más de 3.000 millones de años
Paulina Nares (CNN) — Científicos descubrieron un ecosistema previamente oculto con un extenso sistema de lagunas en las llanuras saladas de la…
Continue Reading Primera semana de Javier Milei como presidente de Argentina, a toda velocidad
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — “No hay plata”, dijo Javier Milei en su discurso inaugural frente a la plaza del Congreso ante miles de personas…
Continue Reading Electric vehicles owners and solar rooftops find mutual attraction
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press Residential solar is gaining traction in the U.S., with about 4.5 million homes now with solar rooftops. The share…
Continue Reading Abby Phillip: How I wound up giving birth at home
Opinion by Abby Phillip (CNN) — It was a little after 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021, and things were about to get real. The mild discomfort…
Continue Reading Muere el emir de Kuwait, el jeque Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, a los 86 años
Paulina Nares Kuwait (CNN) — El emir de Kuwait, el jeque Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, murió a los 86 años después de gobernar el Estado del…
Continue Reading Putin supporters formally nominate him as independent candidate in Russian presidential election
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian state news agencies have reported that President Vladimir Putin’s supporters have formally nominated him to run in the…
Continue Reading Black Ohio woman criminally charged after miscarriage underscores the perils of pregnancy post-Roe
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Black Ohio woman who miscarried in her bathroom has been charged with abuse of a…
Continue Reading Black Ohio woman criminally charged after miscarriage underscores the perils of pregnancy post-Roe
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Black Ohio woman who miscarried in her bathroom has been charged with abuse of a…
Continue Reading Catholic activists in Mexico help women reconcile their faith with abortion rights
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — In a corner of their Mexico City office, activists from Catholics for the Right to…
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These hot rocks can glow brighter than the sun. They could also help spell the end of fossil fuels
At some point in the dawn of humanity, a smarter-than-average homo sapien moved a rock away from the fire for warmth and invented the thermal…
Continue Reading These hot rocks can glow brighter than the sun. They could also help spell the end of fossil fuels
By Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Fresno, California (CNN) — At some point in the dawn of humanity, a smarter-than-average homo…
Continue Reading The movies and more to look forward to in 2024
Analysis by Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Well, didn’t this year go by fast! When is comes to pop culture news, 2023 has been a lot. From…
Continue Reading “Como una escena de película”. Este bebé de 4 meses fue arrastrado por un tornado mortal y lo hallaron vivo en un árbol caído
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Cuando sonó la sirena hace una semana, el techo de la casa móvil de Sydney Moore en Clarksville, Tennessee, había sido…
Continue Reading Britain says a Royal Navy ship has shot down an attack drone over the Red Sea
LONDON (AP) — Britain says a Royal Navy warship has shot down a suspected attack drone targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea. Defense Secretary…
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Four tips to save on real estate commissions
Real estate agents’ fees are always negotiable. But it doesn’t always feel that way to the homeseller, who typically pays the…
Continue Reading Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James face off for first time as San Antonio Spurs snap worst-ever losing streak
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — When LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama took to the court on Friday, it marked a monumental meeting between two…
Continue Reading Trump quotes Putin to call Biden ‘threat to democracy,’ reiterates anti-immigrant rhetoric at New Hampshire rally
By Aaron Pellish and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin to attack…
Continue Reading Kuwait monarch Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah dies at 86
By Ruba Alhenawi and Sophie Tanno, CNN Kuwait (CNN) — The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, has died aged 86 after…
Continue Reading Notre Dame spire to be crowned with new rooster, symbolizing cathedral’s resurgence
By THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to install a golden rooster atop its spire. Saturday’s…
Continue Reading Land of the lost: Hidden lagoon network found with living fossils similar to those from more than 3 billion years ago
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have discovered a previously hidden ecosystem with an expansive system of lagoons in the salt plains…
Continue Reading A father and his 6-year-old daughter were fishing on Lake Michigan. Then they stumbled upon a century-old shipwreck
By Zoe Sottile and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — When Tim Wollak’s 6-year-old daughter first saw something unusual while fishing in Lake Michigan,…
Continue Reading Everything seems more expensive, so why is a big new TV cheaper than ever?
By Samantha Delouya, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — In March 1973, electronics manufacturer RCA Corporation touted its “new low-price color TV” in…
Continue Reading ‘Supernatural being in the flesh, bringing us light from faraway space’: Shohei Ohtani’s star set to rise after $700M move
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Even before he signed his historic $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, everybody was talking about…
Continue Reading 13 desconocidos que quedaron varados en un aeropuerto se embarcaron juntos en un viaje por carretera hace un año. Así les cambió la vida
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — En diciembre del año pasado, tras la inesperada cancelación de su vuelo de Orlando a Knoxville, 13 desconocidos…
Continue Reading Voter apathy and concerns about violence mark Iraqi’s first provincial elections in a decade
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqis have begun voting for the first time in a decade to select new provincial council…
Continue Reading El “juicio del siglo” del Vaticano llega a su fin: condenan al cardenal Giovanni Angelo Becciu a 5 años y medio de prisión
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Una inversión multimillonaria en una propiedad de lujo en Londres que salió mal, un cardenal vaticano antaño…
Continue Reading ‘Like a scene in a movie.’ This 4-month-old was swept up by a deadly tornado and found alive on a downed tree
By Jillian Sykes and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — By the time the tornado siren sounded one week ago, the roof of Sydney Moore’s mobile home in…
Continue Reading Kuwait’s ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait’s ruling emir, the 86-year-old Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, has…
Continue Reading ‘Fun for both of us’: Tiger Woods prepares to play alongside son Charlie at PNC Championship
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods says that he and son Charlie have “fed off our competitive nature” as they prepare to play…
Continue Reading “La semana pasada teníamos esperanza”: las conmovedoras palabras de las familias de los rehenes a los que el ejército israelí mató por accidente
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Los familiares de los tres rehenes muertos en Gaza por disparos de las tropas israelíes habían hablado…
Continue Reading The Indian Navy is shadowing a bulk carrier likely taken by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea
NEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian Navy says it is shadowing a bulk carrier that was boarded by unknown attackers in the Arabian Sea. Suspicion has fallen…
Continue Reading Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after EU funding stalled
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Both Russia and Ukraine have reported dozens of attempted drone attacks in the past day. Ukraine’s air force said Saturday…
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The people using flight loopholes to save dollars
In travel news this week: the world’s most attractive city destinations, why fake olive oil is on the rise and the flight-booking hack travelers…
Continue Reading A 17-year-old law clerk became the youngest to pass the California Bar Exam
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — At just 17 years old, a California law clerk has become the youngest person ever to pass the state’s…
Continue Reading Communications blackout and spiraling hunger compound misery in Gaza Strip as war enters 11th week
By NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A prolonged communications blackout that severed telephone and internet…
Continue Reading Opinion: A well-deserved verdict against Rudy Giuliani
CNN Opinion by Sophia A. Nelson (CNN) — It’s remarkable to see just how far Rudy Giuliani has fallen from grace. He’s come a long way from…
Continue Reading Will the Georgia election workers see any of the $148 million award from Rudy Giuliani?
By Katelyn Polantz, Devan Cole, Holmes Lybrand and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay nearly $150…
Continue Reading Iran says it has executed an Israeli Mossad spy
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state TV is reporting that an Israeli Mossad spy has been executed in the country’s southeast. The report said the…
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13 stranded strangers went on a road trip together. Here’s where they are a year later
In December last year, after their flight from Orlando to Knoxville was unexpectedly canceled, 13 stranded strangers desperate to reach their…
Continue Reading Michigan State University reaches $15 million settlement with families of 3 killed in February shooting, lawyer says
By Skylar Harris and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Michigan State University reached a $15 million settlement with the families of the three…
Continue Reading Puede que los científicos hayan descubierto las causas de las náuseas matutinas, y ven esperanzas en un posible tratamiento
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — La mayoría de las personas que se quedan embarazadas sufren náuseas matutinas. Algunas, como Catalina la…
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He wanted privacy. His college gave him none.
An examination by The Markup of a typical college shows how students are subject to a vast and growing array of watchful tech, including homework…
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What can homebuyers get for $400,000 in America's largest cities?
This Old House Reviews Team investigated how much home $400,000 can buy you in the 100 largest U.S.…
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4 charts that show how interest rates impact used car affordability
CoPilot breaks down how interest rates are impacting used car prices in four easy-to-grasp…
Continue Reading A vibrant art scene in Uganda mirrors African boom as more collectors show interest
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Lilian Nabulime hasn’t forgotten the time in the 1990s when the Ugandan capital had…
Continue Reading Analysis: Ukraine has had a terrible week. Blame the US and the EU
By Nick Paton Walsh, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine is developing a “drowning not waving” problem. It is struggling to say clearly how badly the war…
Continue Reading No room at the inn? As holidays approach, migrants face eviction from New York City shelters
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It could be a cold and grim New Year for thousands of migrant families living in New York…
Continue Reading Cambodia welcomes the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s plan to return looted antiquities
By MAYSOON KHAN and SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia has welcomed the announcement that New York’s…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Dec. 15, 2023
The Idaho Falls Spud Kings played their second game in the inaugural NCDC Frozen Futures Showcase, and hoopers from across the region showed off on…
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Spud Kings drop back-and-forth battle against the Outliers 5-4
So far this weekend, the first NCDC Frozen Futures Showcase has not been kind to the Idaho Falls Spud Kings on the scoreboard, as the Spuds fell to…
Continue Reading ‘Insurance godmothers’ sign up Latinos for Obamacare in pro-Trump areas as he threatens to repeal it
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Salsa music blares from the food court in a rundown Miami shopping center as Latinos head to a…
Continue Reading A cardinal and 9 others will learn their fate in a Vatican financial trial after 2 years of hearings
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — A once-powerful cardinal and nine other people are to learn their fates when a Vatican…
Continue Reading Palestinian boys and men detained without charge by Israeli military describe 5 days of alleged abuse
CNN By Jeremy Diamond, Mohammad Al Sawalhi and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Nimer Abu Ras’ wrists are bruised and lacerated. His hands are…
Continue Reading Palestinian boys and men detained without charge by Israeli military describe 5 days of alleged abuse
By Jeremy Diamond, Mohammad Al Sawalhi and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Nimer Abu Ras’ wrists are bruised and lacerated. His hands are swollen.…
Continue Reading Latino Democrats in the Senate decry Biden’s concessions in border and Ukraine talks
By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Prominent Latinos in Congress looked on quietly, at first,…
Continue Reading Vatican’s ‘trial of the century’ sees cardinal given five-and-a-half-year jail sentence
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — A multi-million-pound investment in a luxury property in London that went wrong, a once powerful Vatican cardinal…
Continue Reading Women and children first? Experts say that in most crises, it’s more like everyone for themselves
By LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — So much for the women-and-children-first rule of rescues in crisis. The unwritten law of the sea,…
Continue Reading Federal Reserve on cusp of what some thought impossible: Defeating inflation without steep recession
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the most painful inflation Americans had experienced since 1981, when “The…
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Friday high school basketball scores – December 15, 2023
Area boys and girls high school basketball…
Continue Reading Detienen a 55 personas acusadas de cometer el mayor fraude fiscal en la historia de Chile, por más de US$ 273,6 millones
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — La Policía de Investigaciones de Chile (PDI) detuvo este jueves a 55 personas, en su mayoría…
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