White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The top lawyer on Donald Trump’s transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles or influence in the new administration. The review conducted by lawyer David Warrington recommended that Trump aides sharply constrain
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Married couples across the U.S. have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to preventing already crowded family courts from drowning in complicated divorce proceedings. But some advocates for women worried as old comments
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Amy St. Pe’ has won an open seat on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. State Sen. Jenifer Branning and Justice Jim Kitchens were in a tight race late Tuesday as votes were still being counted in a runoff election for the state Supreme Court. Kitchens is seeking a third
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani security forces launched an operation Tuesday night to disperse supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan who had gathered in the capital to demand his release from prison. The latest development came hours after thousands of Khan supporters, defying government warnings, broke through a barrier of shipping containers
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean man has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for deliberately gaining more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) to evade a tougher role in the country’s military conscription system, a Seoul court said Tuesday. In South Korea, all able-bodied men must serve in the military
Continue ReadingDENTON, Texas (AP) — Latrell Jossell scored 15 points and Atin Wright hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 9 seconds remaining to send North Texas to a 58-55 victory over Oregon State 58-55 on Monday night. Jossell shot 5 for 9 from the floor with three 3-pointers for the Mean Green (5-1). Johnathan Massie and Brenen
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(Adding video, new pubs include British theme and fire pit) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New pubs, Cassity’s and The Commonwealth Pub, have arrived in Bend, serving up libations and hearty meals. Bend, known for its vibrant craft beer scene, has added two new pubs to its growing roster on the west side of town. Both
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SmartAsset ranked 40 of the largest U.S. metro areas based on where it’s easiest to pay off a home.
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The LA Post shares insights from a recent USC study that revealed that exposure to air pollution can harm children’s learning and memory.
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Spokeo shares actionable tips to prevent and survive fake tracking number scams.
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CarGurus presents a guide to the most popular three-row SUVs on the market.
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Insurify examines the effects of rising homeowners insurance costs on baby boomers across the U.S.
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The Salt Lake Tribune reports that John Jones remains inside Utah County’s Nutty Putty Cave, entombed where he died 15 years ago, but he isn’t the only one still ensnared by it.
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MakeMyMove reveals that the concept of cities offering incentives for people to relocate is a movement that has gained significant momentum in recent years.
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The RealReal examined reports from the Harvard Business Review and other sources to explore why some shoppers want to buy sustainably but struggle to follow through.
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H-1B Employer Data used its own data, news reports, and economic research to explore how a shortage of visas for skilled workers has impacted the U.S. economy.
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A majority of Americans may not gift themselves anything this holiday season. Stacker spoke with experts about why they might reconsider.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 22 points and 11 assists in his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a hip injury, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Morant shot 6 fo 12 from the field, including 2 for
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) — The engine for a flagship new small Japanese rocket has burst into flames during a combustion test, but there was no injury or damage to the outside, officials said. The failure follows an explosion last year of the same engine during a test. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is investigating,
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) –– La vicepresidenta de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, urgió este lunes a los trabajadores de la industria estatal petrolera a conformar un “cuerpo de combatientes” para evitar posibles “sabotajes”. “Sé que hay 420 consejos productivos de los trabajadores y las trabajadoras en PDVSA, 96 en Pequiven, yo llamo a esos consejos y
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