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Consumer prices up 0.1% in July; annual inflation 3.4%
Consumer prices rose 0.1% in July after falling in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. The agency said the annual inflation rate eased to 3.4%.
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Washburn coach Brett Ballard recovering after serious car crash
Washburn University head basketball coach Brett Ballard is recovering after being involved in a serious car crash last week. He is in recovery following the incident.
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What $500,000 Can Buy in Monroe County — Week of Aug. 3
For prospective homebuyers eyeing Monroe County, here’s what sold for $500,000 or under during the week of Aug. 3–9. The roundup spotlights the top five properties in each...
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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97 after an illness, the official Xinhua news agency reported. Zhu, who once was sent to do...
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Crowley rebounds to win Wisconsin Democratic nomination
David Crowley went from dropping out of the Wisconsin governor’s race to becoming the Democratic nominee. His unexpected comeback secured him the party’s nomination in the state contest.
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Little League team remains disqualified, loses court fight: 'We empathize with the children'
A Texas judge on Tuesday upheld Little League International’s disqualification of the Tulsa team in the Southwest Region, preventing the team from playing in the championship game that...
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Travel scams cost U.S. residents $297M, survey says
A new survey finds U.S. residents lost $297 million to travel scams, including fraudulent flight and hotel deals. The rise of online booking and deal-finding has made it...
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Pennsylvania may end ‘skill games,’ leaving social clubs in crisis
Pennsylvania lawmakers approved a budget deal but did not reach an agreement on preserving 'skill games,' the slot-machine-like betting terminals. Those machines are slated to become illegal in...
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Country music legend fulfills a cancer patient’s lifelong wish
Country music legend Randy Travis made a surprise visit to fulfill a cancer patient’s lifelong wish. Mary Travis said the patient has the same heart and attitude as...
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Eagles training camp: 6 surprising standouts after two weeks
Through two weeks of training camp in Philadelphia, six Eagles players have stood out as surprising stars. The team is now just a few days away from its...
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Apple cuts shipments ahead of iPhone 18 release
News broke earlier this month that Apple is cutting back on certain shipments. The reduction is linked to a current memory shortage that could make the iPhone 18...
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Many Americans underestimate how much recurring subscriptions cost
Millions of Americans sign up for streaming services, mobile apps, delivery memberships and software plans with a few taps on a smartphone, but consumer research suggests many households...
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Miss Manners: Friends expect guests to pay for pricey birthday dinners
A reader says two friends, well into their 50s, invite them every year to birthday dinners at expensive restaurants with about a dozen guests and expect attendees to...
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Pa. town to install osprey statue honoring reintroduction leader
Ospreys were absent from Pennsylvania by 1979 but returned after a reintroduction program in the 1980s led by a Lehigh Valley man and former East Stroudsburg University biology...
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Michigan bars former lawmakers and top officials from lobbying for two years
Michigan approved a new ethics measure that prevents state lawmakers, governors and certain high-ranking executive branch officials from becoming lobbyists for two years after leaving public office. Supporters...
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Georgia communities push to slow data center boom
Communities across Georgia are weighing restrictions and moratoriums on data center development. Local officials and residents cite worries about increased water consumption, rising energy demand and other environmental...
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Macy's Hotel Collection comforter sets up to 80% off — 15 picks for fall
Autumn is approaching, and Macy’s is discounting Hotel Collection comforter sets by as much as 80%. Full, queen and king sizes are available in a variety of abstract,...
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Fans heartbroken as Lucy Davis reveals incurable stage 4 breast cancer
Lucy Davis, best known for her role on The Office, has announced she has incurable stage 4 breast cancer and said it is 'too late' to treat. The...