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A 25-year-old student who is believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting of two people inside a dorm room on the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs campus is under arrest. Police in Colorado Springs announced that they arrested of Nicholas Jordan in Colorado Springs on Monday morning. “It was really a smooth arrest,” said Colorado Springs Police Chief …

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last week that frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization, or IVF, are considered children under state law and are therefore subject to legislation dealing with the wrongful death of a minor if one is destroyed. “The Wrongful Death of a Minor Act applies to all unborn children, regardless of their location,” the opinion states, …

As the death toll in Gaza rises, Prince William said he wants to see an “end to the fighting” in the Israel-Hamas war as soon as possible. William, who recently returned to public royal duties after taking time off while his wife Kate, the Princess of Wales, recovered from surgery, said it was critical for aid to get into Gaza. …

Near record wind speeds resulted in multiple international flights over the weekend exceeding 800 miles per hour — far faster than the 500 mph to 600 mph speeds at which commercial flights usually travel. Powerful, 265 mile-per-hour winds propelled three planes on international routes, allowing them to reach speeds greater than 800 miles per hour and arrive at their destinations …

One positive coming from the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate hikes is that most banks also raised the rates that they offer to savers. In particular, certificates of deposit (CDs) have been relatively attractive for many savers over the past couple of years, following a prolonged period of ultra-low interest rates. However, the CD interest rate yield curve has recently …

Are you saving money for a car, a down payment on a house, the vacation of a lifetime or any other large expense? If so, there’s a high probability that you’re facing a challenge. In today’s inflationary environment, the money you save has to earn a meaningful return. After all, if your return rate is any lower than the current …

Getting into debt is easy and can happen in the blink of an eye. Common reasons for going into debt are paying for an unexpected expense, losing income or making poor spending choices. If you’re carrying more debt than you’re comfortable with, you’re not alone. According to a Northwestern Mutual study, 35% of Americans are either carrying their highest level …

Gold has multiple common uses. It’s a currency, a material used in jewelry and it’s a crucial component in manufacturing. Gold is also an investment vehicle – one that’s commonly used as a source of protection against inflation, market volatility and economic unrest. If you have gold in your portfolio, or you’re thinking about adding some of the yellow metal …

New York — Capital One Financial said it will buy Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s major credit card companies as well as potentially shake up the payments industry, which is largely dominated by Visa and Mastercard. Under the terms of the all-stock transaction, Discover Financial shareholders will receive Capital …

Americans are increasingly skeptical of the value of a post-secondary education at a time when college attendance costs are soaring. In some cases, those doubts may be justified, according to a new analysis of earnings data from almost 4,000 colleges and other higher education programs. A decade after enrolling, attendees of 1 in 4 higher education programs are earning less …