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US stocks jump after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide
By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are jumping on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help…
Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN NEW YORK (AP) — The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon, bringing glowing streaks to…
Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year
By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for…
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire….
Book review: Author turns a delightfully poisoned pen toward the writing life in amusing ‘The Award’
‘The Award’ by Matthew Pearl; Harper; 256 pages; $30 Satire and mystery swirl with arrogance, the creative process and unchecked ambition in Matthew Pearl’s amusing…
Two people in critical condition after vehicle strikes tractor-trailer in Bridgeport
Two people are in critical condition after the vehicle they were in collided with a tractor-trailer in Bridgeport on Tuesday. The crash occurred at the…
Fight that broke out at CT fast food restaurant under investigation after video goes viral
Police are investigating after a fight broke out at a Chipotle in West Hartford over the weekend when a customer appeared to attack an employee….
FACT FOCUS: Trump’s glowing account of progress is at odds with his government’s own stats
By CALVIN WOODWARD WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s glowing account of progress under his watch Wednesday was out of tune with the experience of…
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
By ALI SWENSON, MATTHEW PERRONE and DEVI SHASTRI WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of…
Brian Walshe is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whose body was never found
By MICHAEL CASEY and PATRICK WHITTLE BOSTON (AP) — A Boston-area man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for the grisly murder of his…