By CORA LEWIS, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. The average refund last year was $3,167. This year, analysts have projected it … Continued
By AAMER MADHANI and SUSIE BLANN KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures. … Continued
The heads of two pups (can we call them pups if they’re full-grown?) are about to get a lot heavier as they are to be crowned the canine king and queen of the 2026 St. Paul Winter Carnival. Queen Pumpkin, … Continued
By MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 — the highest mark in American history. It’s the result of not only the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also waning … Continued
By ALEX VEIGA, Associated Press The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up for the second week in a row, but remains just above its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose … Continued
By HOWARD FENDRICH, AP National Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — When American speedskater Erin Jackson won the 500 meters at the Beijing Games four years ago, she knew, of course, that it was her first Olympic medal. She also was aware … Continued