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FILE - Consumer credit cards are posed in North Andover, Mass., March 5, 2012. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to propose rules this week that further rein in banks’ ability to charge customers a fee when they overdraw their bank account. Opponents of the fees often cite the example of a $3 cup of coffee costing someone $40. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Banks prepare to take on the Biden administration over billions of dollars in overdraft fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to propose rules this week that further rein in banks’ ability to charge customers a fee when they overdraw their bank account. Opponents of the … more

By KEN SWEET and CORA LEWIS | 1/16/24

This image released by Routledge shows "Out of Hiding, Extremist White Supremacy and How it Can Be Stopped" by Kathleen M. Blee, Robert Futrell and Pete Simi. (Routledge via AP)

Book Review: Scholars analyzes extremist white supremacy’s grip on U.S. politics and culture

Three sociologists who have studied racist movements in the U.S. for decades chronicle in “Out of Hiding, Extremist White Supremacy and How It Can Be Stopped” the history of U.S. white supremacy … more

By JASON DEAREN | 1/16/24

Groceries are displayed on a counter in Bellflower, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Student and legal advocacy groups are petitioning the U.S. Department of Agriculture to lift the interview requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants to receive food aid. SNAP helps low-income families supplement their budgets so they can buy groceries, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. An estimated 42 million Americans currently receive the benefits at an average of $212 per person or $401 per household. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner, File)

Advocacy groups are petitioning for the end of SNAP interview requirements

Student and legal advocacy groups are petitioning the U.S. Department of Agriculture to lift the interview requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants to receive food aid. … more

By CORA LEWIS | 1/16/24

FILE - Celeste Saulo, of Argentin, a poses after she was elected as Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in Geneva, Switzerland, June 1, 2023 during the U.N. climate and weather agency's congress in Geneva. The new head of the United Nations weather agency said Tuesday that strengthening early warning systems that monitor when and where extreme weather will happen is a key priority area for her administration that will help reduce the risk of natural disasters that are exacerbated by climate change. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP, File)

In first public statement, new UN weather chief calls to bolster warning systems for extreme weather

Celeste Saulo, the new secretary-general of the World Meteorological Organization, has said her administration will prioritize the strengthening of early warning systems to help reduce the risk of … more

By CARLOS MUREITHI | 1/16/24

FILE - Rex Heuermann appears with his lawyer Michael J. Brown, left, at Suffolk County Court, Sept. 27, 2023, in Riverhead, N.Y. Long Island prosecutors say they are planning a major announcement in Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect Heuermann’s case on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, months after he was charged with murdering three women and was named as the prime suspect in the death of a fourth woman. (James Carbone/Newsday via AP, File)

Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect returning to court as prosecutors plan major announcement

Long Island prosecutors say they are planning a major announcement in Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect Rex Heuermann’s case. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney is set to make the … more

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Matty Matheson, center, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach kiss as "The Bear" wins the award for outstanding comedy series during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Emmy Moments: 'Succession' succeeds, 'The Bear' eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom

The 75th Emmy Awards piled honors on three main shows Monday, while delivering a nostalgia-filled night with popular presenters and cast reunions. And somewhat surprisingly, the show ended on time … more

By JOCELYN NOVECK and MARK KENNEDY | 1/16/24

FILE - E. Jean Carroll leaves Manhattan federal court, Oct. 23, 2023, in New York. A federal judge said Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, that former President Donald Trump can wait a week to testify at a New York defamation trial where he could face millions of dollars in damages after a jury concluded that he sexually abused columnist Carroll in the 1990s. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Ex-President Donald Trump set to face jury over sex abuse and defamation claims

Former President Donald Trump plans to attend the penalty phase of a New York civil defamation trial stemming from a columnist's claims that he sexually attacked her in a department store dressing … more

By LARRY NEUMEISTER | 1/16/24

Republican presidential candidate businessman Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at a campaign event, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Vivek Ramaswamy suspends his 2024 Republican presidential bid and endorses rival Donald Trump

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is suspending his 2024 Republican presidential campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump. His exit comes after a disappointing finish in Iowa's … more

By BILL BARROW | 1/15/24

Jennifer Coolidge arrives at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

List of top Emmy Award winners

Early winners at Monday's Emmy Award ceremony included Ayo Edebiri from “The Bear” and Quinta Brunson from “Abbott Elementary." Jennifer Coolidge from “The White Lotus” and Matthew … more

By The Associated Press | 1/15/24

FILE - A local resident prays during a candlelight vigil following a shooting at Perry High School, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa. An Iowa principal who put himself in harm's way to protect students during a school shooting earlier this month has died. Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory confirmed the death of Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger after the family announced it on a GoFundMe page. Marburger died Sunday morning, Jan. 14 after he was critically injured during the Jan. 4 attack. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)

Parents see more to be done after deadly Iowa school shooting

Parents in the Iowa town where a deadly school shooting took place earlier this month told school officials on Monday they want more preventative measures and transparency as the school board plans … more

By JACK DURA | 1/15/24

FILE - A passenger walks with luggage past holiday decorations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dec. 24, 2022, in Chicago. A plane taxiing for departure clipped another aircraft at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Sunday evening, Jan. 14, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday, Jan. 15. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Ground collision of two Boeing planes in Chicago sparks FAA investigation

A plane taxiing for departure clipped another aircraft at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Sunday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. No injuries were reported, both … more

By CLAIRE SAVAGE | 1/15/24

Workers remove snow from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday Jan. 14, 2024. A potentially dangerous snowstorm that hit the Buffalo region on Saturday led the NFL to push back the Bills wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers from Sunday to Monday. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the NFL cited public safety concerns for the postponement, with up to 2 feet of snow projected to fall on the region over a 24- plus hour period. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sun is out and crews are busy digging out snow-covered stadium for Bills' playoff game vs. Steelers

The sun is shining on Highmark Stadium, where the green artificial turf is clear of snow but the stands are still covered in a white blanket hours before the Bills host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 1/15/24

In this image from a mounted camera released by Astrobotic Technology, shows a section of insulation on the Peregrine lander. The U.S. company's lunar lander will soon burn up in Earth's atmosphere after a failed moonshot. Astrobotic Technology says its lander is now headed back from the vicinity of the moon. Company officials expect the mission to end Thursday. (Astrobotic Technology via AP)

US company's lunar lander will burn up in Earth's atmosphere after failed moonshot

A U.S. company's lunar lander will soon burn up in Earth's atmosphere after a failed moonshot. Astrobotic Technology says its lander is now headed back from the vicinity of the moon. Company … more

By MARCIA DUNN | 1/15/24

An officer directs people to a courtroom, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in an immigration court in Miami. Immigration courts are buckling under an unprecedented 3 million pending cases, most of them newly arrived asylum-seekers. The number of migrants trying to fight their deportation in front of a US judge has grown by 50% in less than a year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Fueled by unprecedented border crossings, a record 3 million cases clog US immigration courts

Immigration courts are buckling under an unprecedented 3 million pending cases, most of them newly arrived asylum-seekers. The number of migrants trying to fight their deportation in front of U.S. … more

By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO | 1/15/24

FILE - A health warning is seen on the packaging of a disposable vaping pod device in Washington on Monday, June 26, 2023. Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America. Some public health experts say a similar report could help clear the air about vaping.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

A surgeon general report once cleared the air about smoking. Is it time for one on vaping?

Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America. Is it time for a … more

By MIKE STOBBE | 1/15/24

FILE - Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom, known as PVV, casts his ballot in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Voters across the Netherlands have veered far to the right politically. The shift has been triggered by economic and cultural anxieties that have whipped up fears about immigrants. It's an extreme example of a trend being felt across the continent that could tilt the outcome of this year's European Union parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Mike Corder, File)

A quiet Dutch village holds clues as European politics veer to the right

Voters across the Netherlands have veered far to the right politically. The shift has been triggered by economic and cultural anxieties that have whipped up fears about immigrants. It’s an extreme … more

By RAF CASERT | 1/15/24

Anthony Anderson appears onstage during a press preview day for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. The awards show honoring excellence in American television programming will be held on Monday. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Emmys finally arrive for a changed Hollywood, as 'Succession' and 'Last of Us' vie for top awards

They're four months late, but the Emmys have finally arrived. The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on Monday night, hosted by Anthony Anderson and airing on Fox. The top … more

By ANDREW DALTON | 1/15/24

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Jared Goff leads Lions to first playoff win in 32 years, 24-23 over Matthew Stafford and the Rams

Jared Goff threw for a touchdown and completed a game-sealing first down against the team that cast him away, and the Detroit Lions won a playoff game for the first time in 32 years, beating Matthew … more

By LARRY LAGE | 1/14/24

With snow still falling, Bills call on fans to help dig out stadium for playoff game vs. Steelers

With snow falling at a rate of 2 inches per hour, a group of about 85 people tried to dig out the Buffalo Bills' stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday. The Bills' playoff game against the … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 1/14/24

Judge says Trump can wait a week to testify at sex abuse victim's defamation trial

A New York federal judge says former President Donald Trump can wait a week to testify at a defamation trial where he could face millions of dollars in damages after a jury concluded that he sexually … more

By LARRY NEUMEISTER | 1/14/24