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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seeking to bolster the workforce, the Missouri Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would extend and expand a scholarship program for adults to finish college degrees or get the advanced training needed for jobs.

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state regulators found more than 600 safety and procedural violations by school bus carrier First Student in the past two years, dozens of which persisted for years after company officials were warned of the infractions.

ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins can't be blamed for wanting a quick restart for his Georgia Tech program.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An 18-year-old charged with having homemade explosive devices in his backpack discussed plans to travel to Chicago to attack a mosque and other houses of worship, federal prosecutors said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden: 'Putin chose this war' in Ukraine, and he and Russia 'will bear the consequences' of new sanctions.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers gave initial approval Thursday to personal and corporate income tax cuts backed by Gov. Pete Ricketts, despite reservations about who would benefit the most and the likely revenue losses for the state.

TX Houston/Galveston TX Zone Forecast for Thursday, February 24, 2022

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National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

1244 PM CST Thu Feb 24 2022

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Including the cities of Bellville and Sealy

1244 PM CST Thu Feb 24 2022

.REST OF TODAY...Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday called on Kansas’ top public school administrator to resign following reports that he made an offensive remark about Native Americans during a recent conference.

CT Albany NY Zone Forecast for Thursday, February 24, 2022

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National Weather Service Albany NY

136 PM EST Thu Feb 24 2022

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Including the city of Torrington

136 PM EST Thu Feb 24 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO... Читать дальше...

SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) — A Warsaw man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man who died from a drug overdose, police said.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The new superintendent of Broward County's public school district will earn $350,000 a year, according to a contract signed Thursday.

CHICAGO (AP) — The family of an armed man who was shot in the back by Chicago police during a foot chase filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the city is partly responsible for his killing because there was no policy dictating officers' actions during such pursuits.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Members of Ohio’s political map-making panel were ordered Thursday to appear before the Ohio Supreme Court, as pressure grew on the body to find consensus on lines for U.S. House and state legislative districts that can satisfy both political parties and the high court.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn unveiled a sweeping new rewrite of how the state funds its multibillion-dollar K-12 education system on Thursday, saying it provides for more money per student and valuable services.

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — A judge has temporarily halted parties at an Eastern Michigan University fraternity where social gatherings have been linked to numerous sexual assaults in recent years.

Mortgage rates' upward trajectory was halted by developments in Ukraine.

Offers rolled in quickly for an intriguing desert deal. Known as Rancho de los Cerros, this 10-acre property in Tucson, AZ, is one of a kind.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Associated Press journalists are documenting military activity across Ukraine, where disinformation is spiking during a Russian ground and air offensive. With social media amplifying a torrent of military claims and counter-claims, determining exactly what is happening can difficult. Here's a look at some of what can be confirmed.

SAO PAULO (AP) _ Ambev SA (ABEV) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $646.4 million.

WASHINGTON (AP) — After the threat of sweeping sanctions didn't deter Russia's attack on Ukraine, U.S. Treasury Department officials and their counterparts in Europe now face the task of carrying through on their vow to make Russia's economy and its elites pay a price.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PCRX) on Thursday reported a loss of $5.1 million in its fourth quarter.

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The parents of actor Alicia Witt who were found dead in their Massachusetts home in December died of exposure to the cold, according to the state medical examiner's office.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled worldwide Thursday after Russia’s attack of Ukraine sent fear coursing through markets and upped the pressure on the high inflation already hurting people and businesses around the world. The S&P 500 sank 2% to continue its dismal start of the year. It’s now down almost 14% from the record high it set in early January. European markets sank even more, with the German DAX down 5%. Bond yields fell as investors sought safety and the price of oil soared above $100 a barrel. Читать дальше...