[ad_1] SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s new Early Childhood Education and Care Department has named the members of its advisory council. The agency said Friday that the 40 members were chosen from a pool of more than 300 applicants. The selection team considered everything from an applicant’s location to gender, ethnicity, culture and
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[ad_1] By MARINA VILLENEUVE, Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law on Friday a sweeping package of police accountability measures that received new backing following protests over George Floyd’s killing, including one allowing the release of officers’ long-withheld disciplinary records. The measures were approved earlier this week by
[ad_1] By KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s time to spread the good news. That’s the difficult job Vice President Mike Pence undertook Friday as the Trump administration works to make voters feel better about the direction of the country amid a coronavirus pandemic and racial unrest. Pence traveled Friday to Pennsylvania, an
[ad_1] TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s intelligence agency warned that arresting the daughter of billionaire Huawei founder Ren Zheng would set off global “shock waves” and seriously affect ties with China, just before her detention in Vancouver on a U.S. extradition request, new court documents show. Released on Friday, the documents show the involvement of the
[ad_1] By KATHY McCORMACK, Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire law school bearing the name of the state’s only president, Franklin Pierce, is thinking about removing him from its title as part of the national conversation about systemic racism because he opposed taking steps to stop slavery. Pierce, the country’s 14th president,
[ad_1] By JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace can count Spike Lee and Demi Lovato in his corner since he became the leader of NASCAR’s push for change. Where he has failed to find support is from corporate America. Wallace is the only black full-time driver at NASCAR’s top
[ad_1] By JOE KAY, AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Marge Schott’s slurs and other offensive comments while she owned the Cincinnati Reds have organizations in her hometown reconsidering the use of her name on facilities that benefited from her donations. Schott died in 2004, but her name is still prominent in the community. Most
[ad_1] Consolidation loans could save you money by offering lower interest rates for paying off credit card debt. Refinancing credit cards using a personal loan can offer a lifeline for paying off credit card debt at a lower interest rate. The trick is finding a loan to pay off credit cards that will save you
[ad_1] By KATHY McCORMACK, Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A man accused of shooting a New Hampshire church pastor and bride during a wedding and later attacking his own lawyer wants to represent himself, saying he and his current attorneys had an “irretrievable breakdown.” Dale Holloway faces charges of attempted murder, first- and second-degree
[ad_1] Your home is an investment, and home improvement loans can offer the funding you need to strengthen that investment with renovations, updates and repairs. However, there are risks involved, and not all home improvement loans are the same. This guide covers the types of home improvement loans available, the costs of a home improvement
[ad_1] By ROB GILLIES, Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that police dashcam video of the violent arrest of a Canadian aboriginal chief is shocking and said black Canadians and indigenous people do not feel safe around police. The arrest has received attention in Canada as a backlash against
[ad_1] Father’s Day is June 21. Even if you can’t visit his favorite restaurant or take him to a baseball game, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate your dad. These affordable gifts are sure to show how much you appreciate dad this Father’s Day. HyperChiller beverage cooler. Bug bite remover. Beard trimming and
[ad_1] By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court heard arguments Friday on whether it should order the dismissal of the Justice Department’s prosecution of former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn, wading into a politically charged legal question and a power struggle between two branches of government. Lawyers for Flynn
[ad_1] Health savings accounts have always offered a valuable triple tax break: Your contributions are tax-deductible (or pretax if through your employer), the money grows tax-deferred and you can withdraw it tax-free for eligible medical expenses at any time. And recent changes to the rules and timely strategies make HSAs an even more important financial-planning
[ad_1] By MORGAN LEE, Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Two public statues of Spanish conqueror Juan de Oñate in New Mexico are drawing renewed attention and criticism as memorials erected in honor of Confederate leaders and other historical figures worldwide become a focus of protests. A petition drive with more than 1,500 signatures
[ad_1] Personal loans offer a way to get cash to cover a major expense or to fund a project. You can find other options, but not all of them are great for your bottom line – especially if you have fair credit. Credit cards may charge higher interest rates than loans, and payday lender fees