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DC's pioneering 'Baby Bonds' plan aims to narrow wealth gap

DC's pioneering 'Baby Bonds' plan aims to narrow wealth gap

WASHINGTON (AP) — Aaliyah Manning’s dreams of becoming a psychologist ended abruptly during her freshman year at Potomac State in West Virginia when the cost of continuing her education became overwhelming. “The money just wasn’t there,” she said.
Russia's war at 6 months: A global economy in growing danger

Russia's war at 6 months: A global economy in growing danger

MECKENHEIM, Germany (AP) — Martin Kopf needs natural gas to run his family's company, Zinkpower GmbH, which rustproofs steel components in western Germany. Zinkpower's facility outside Bonn uses gas to keep 600 tons of zinc worth 2.
Landlords try to stop rent control initiative in Florida

Landlords try to stop rent control initiative in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla.
Gary Busey charged with sex offenses at Monster-Mania Con

Gary Busey charged with sex offenses at Monster-Mania Con

CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Gary Busey has been charged with sexual offenses at a New Jersey fan convention this month.
B.C. First Nation arrives in Scotland, asks museum to return totem pole taken in 1929

B.C. First Nation arrives in Scotland, asks museum to return totem pole taken in 1929

VANCOUVER — Delegates from the Nisga’a First Nation are in Scotland this week to discuss repatriating a memorial totem pole it says was stolen nearly a century ago.
Military families' housing benefits lag as rents explode

Military families' housing benefits lag as rents explode

Associated Press (AP) — When Kristin Martin found out her husband was being transferred to Naval Base San Diego, securing housing for their family of five quickly took over her life.
France pays homage to beloved New Yorker cartoonist Sempé

France pays homage to beloved New Yorker cartoonist Sempé

Family, friends and fans have paid tribute to French cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé, whose simple line drawings tinted with humor graced the covers of The New Yorker magazine and granted him international acclaim.
As fall COVID-19 surge looms, is it worth waiting for an Omicron-tailored vaccine?

As fall COVID-19 surge looms, is it worth waiting for an Omicron-tailored vaccine?

Anticipation is mounting for Canada to approve an updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine as fall threatens to usher in a new wave of infections.
On Chile rivers, Native spirituality and development clash

On Chile rivers, Native spirituality and development clash

MELIPEUCO, Chile (AP) — Mist suddenly arose from the Truful Truful River as it flowed below the snow-covered Llaima volcano, and Victor Curin smiled at the sun-dappled water spray.
Mapuche solstice ceremonies highlight sacred rivers

Mapuche solstice ceremonies highlight sacred rivers

ALONG THE PILMAIQUEN RIVER, Chile (AP) — A ceremonial dip in the frigid waters of the fast-flowing Pilmaiquen River in southern Chile was the culmination of the multiday celebration of We Tripantü, one of the most sacred holidays for the Mapuche, the
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