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Ocasio-Cortez endorses Biden's reelection campaign, sending a strong signal of Democratic unity 07/07/2023 12:21pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, sending a strong sign of Democratic unity from one of the party's most liberal members. “I think he’s done quite well, given the limitations that we have," Ocasio-Cortez said on the “Pod Sav Yellen's visit to Beijing aims to heal rifts over a daunting array of China-US antagonisms 07/07/2023 03:17am • BEIJING (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is visiting Beijing as part of efforts to revive U.S.-Chinese relations that are at their lowest level in decades due to disputes over technology, security and other irritants. Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met in November and agreed to improve French government paints a rosy picture for tourism despite unrest over the police killing of a teen 07/06/2023 04:34pm • PARIS (AP) — The Eiffel Tower, chateaus in the Loire Valley — and cars on fire. Tourists to France faced a new reality during an eruption of nationwide anger following the police killing of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk. While hotel owners cite a drop in bookings in some areas, the French government Andrew Tate loses appeal against house arrest in Romania as human trafficking case continues 07/06/2023 02:47pm • BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Andrew Tate, the divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer who is charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, lost an appeal on Thursday against a court's earlier decision to keep him un Greater Mid-Atlantic Â鶹´«Ã½ Digest 1 p.m. 07/06/2023 01:31pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Stock market today: Asian markets extend losses after Wall Street drifts lower 07/06/2023 12:43am • BANGKOK (AP) — Shares slipped in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street drifted downward following a rally that sent it roaring 16% higher for the year so far. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropped 3% on heavy selling of Chinese banks shares after Goldman Sachs downgraded them citing concerns about t Blinken says a multinational force is needed to help Haiti's National Police restore order 07/06/2023 12:11am • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — United States State Secretary Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a multinational force is needed to help Haiti’s National Police restore order, echoing recent appeals made by United Nations officials who warn that the country’s insecurity is worsening. Blinken brie What Is the Student Loan Grace Period? 07/05/2023 08:00pm • Once you've graduated from college, the quest to land a job, find an apartment and start your adult life can seem overwhelming. There are so many questions to answer and so little time to go searching for the answers. For instance, you might start wondering when those student loans you took out actu What Is the Thrift Savings Plan? 07/05/2023 08:00pm • The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings and investment account for federal government employees. Also known as the TSP, the Thrift Savings Plan offers similar features and benefits to a private sector 401(k) plan, but only for government workers. The TSP offers three primary features: -- Tax Mortgages for Seniors: Everything You Need to Know 07/05/2023 08:00pm • If you're at or near retirement and looking for a new mortgage, it might call for more preparation than any previous home purchases. While many in their 60s and 70s are still working full time and may be able to handle a mortgage more easily than someone who is retired, it's still a good idea to con 8 of the Best BlackRock Funds to Buy for Your IRA 07/05/2023 08:00pm • With thousands of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, now on the market, no one fund is right for every investor. Even just at industry leader BlackRock, there are more than 400 choices, according to ETF.com. Which one is right for you, especially as a retirement investor? We asked experts at VettaFi an 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $5 07/05/2023 08:00pm • It can be a challenge looking for good cheap stocks. It's a huge pile to sift through. As of the end of June, there were more than 1,850 stocks listed on the major American exchanges that were trading for $5 per share or less. Most companies that end up trading for less than $5 have at least one maj What Happens if You Default on a Loan? 07/05/2023 08:00pm • You may take out a loan, fully intending to pay it back, but then the unexpected happens: You default, failing to repay your debt. Even responsible borrowers can default on loans. Job loss, lost wages and other blows can lead to loan defaults, as can unexpected events, such as the coronavirus pandem College Tuition Payment Plans: A Guide 07/05/2023 08:00pm • As the bill for college rises nationally, some families seek alternative ways to pay tuition and avoid student loan debt. Rather than struggling to pay the large sum of tuition and other fees all at once, an installment plan breaks up the cost into multiple smaller payments over a period of time. "I 7 of the Best High-Dividend ETFs 07/05/2023 08:00pm • One of the best ways investors can compound their returns quicker is by reinvesting dividends. While these payments from a company can be withdrawn for income needs, they may offer a substantially higher benefit if investors delay gratification and reinvest them to buy more shares. For example, the