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Snow, rain and cold in store for some Thanksgiving travelers

By The Associated Press Snow and chilly temperatures have already greeted some Thanksgiving travelers and plenty more could be on its way this holiday weekend, with winter storm warnings Saturday across much of the northern part of the country. Storm warnings and advisories extended from ...

Shoppers hit Black Friday sales with celebratory mood despite economic strain

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, CATHY BUSSEWITZ and STEPHEN SMITH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The economic picture hasn't looked very rosy: Hiring has been sluggish. Consumers have been dealing with soaring meat prices. Layoffs are rippling through companies. But despite those concerns, ...

Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington

By JEFFREY COLLINS, BRUCE SCHREINER and SARAH BRUMFIELD West Virginia communities and officials were honoring two members of the state's National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C., this week, lauding their dedication to serving their country. U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, ...

14 US stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women’s World Cup

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games for the 2031 Women's World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year's men's tournament. FIFA released the bid books ...

US stocks rise for a fifth straight day to close out a volatile month

Associated Press Wall Street rose for a fifth straight day to put the wraps on a volatile month. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% in abbreviated trading Friday and closed out November with a slim gain of 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 289 points, or 0.6%. The Nasdaq gained 0.7% but ...

Long-awaited $3.6B in heating assistance released to states and tribes

By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, was released Friday to states and tribes, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. The federal ...