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Harris is traveling to North Carolina to resume campaigning in a state hit hard by Hurricane Helene

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris Her campaign says she will meet with black leaders in North Carolina on Saturday, go to church and hold a rally in the state on Sunday. The weekend trip is their second to the embattled state after it was hit Hurricane Helenewith Harris returning to campaign mode at […]

By Andrew Jack

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

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Election 2024: Harris releases report on her health

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental stamina” required to serve as president, her doctor said in a letter A report summarizing her medical history and health status was released on Saturday. Dr. Joshua Simmons, a U.S. Army colonel and physician to the vice president, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

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Social Security Recipients Will Receive a 2.5% COLA Increase in 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients are getting one 2.5% higher cost of living for their monthly checks starting in January, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday. The Cost of Living Adjustmentor COLA, for retirees means an average increase of more than $50 each month, agency officials said. Um 72.5 million People including […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

TD Bank pays billion in historic money laundering settlement

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TD Bank pays $3 billion in historic money laundering settlement

WASHINGTON (AP) — TD Bank will pay about $3 billion in a year historical settlement with U.S. authorities saying Thursday that the financial institution's lax practices enabled significant money laundering over several years. Canada-based TD Bank pleaded guilty to conspiracy to launder money, becoming the largest bank in U.S. history to do so, Attorney General […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Biden's student loan cancellation can easily move forward

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden last attempt Student loan cancellation is free to proceed – at least temporarily – after a Georgia judge ruled that a legal challenge should be handled by a Missouri court. Biden's plan has been on hold since September after seven Republican-led states challenged it in federal court in Georgia. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Mayorkas says FEMA has no resources to get through hurricane season

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but lacks enough resources to address the crisis Hurricane seasonHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters on Wednesday. The agency is being overwhelmed as it works with states to assess the damage Hurricane Helene and delivers meals, water, generators and other essential supplies. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Trump criticizes the US response to Helene, even as his supporters call for cuts to federal disaster management authorities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration's response to the Great devastation caused by Hurricane Heleneeven as his supporters call for cuts to federal agencies that warn of weather disasters and provide aid to the hardest-hit communities. As President Trump delayed disaster relief for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico and Money diverted from […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Why Tuesday's Vance-Walz vice presidential debate matters

WASHINGTON (AP) – Tim Waltz And JD Vance could have a chance to reshape the political landscape in their first and only debate on Tuesday. Vice presidential candidates traditionally take on the role of political attack dog, attacking opponents so that their candidate can stand out from the political fray. This has generally been less […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Where and when to get free COVID tests

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can order COVID-19 again Testswithout charge, sent straight home. The US government reopened the program on Thursday, allowing any household to order up to four at-home COVID nasal swab kits through the covidtests.gov website. Shipping of tests via the United States Postal Service will begin as early as next week. “Before […]

By Andrew Jack

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

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Brett Favre, former NFL quarterback, says he suffers from Parkinson's disease

WASHINGTON (AP) — NFL quarterback retires Brett Favre was diagnosed with Parkinson's diseasehe told a congressional committee on Tuesday. Favre made the statements as part of his testimony about a welfare abuse scandal in Mississippi. Favre, who has not been criminally charged, has repaid just over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a state […]

By Andrew Jack

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024