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US contracts to buy homes decline, still a January record

US contracts to buy homes decline, still a January record

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes declined again with the number of properties for sale not matching the surging demand in the U.S. The National Association of Realtors’ index of pending home sales fell 2.
US jobless claims at 730K, still high but fewest in 3 months

US jobless claims at 730K, still high but fewest in 3 months

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week in a sign that layoffs may have eased, though applications for aid remain at a historically high level.
German charged with passing parliament floor plans to Russia

German charged with passing parliament floor plans to Russia

BERLIN — A German man has been charged with espionage for allegedly passing information on properties used by the German parliament to Russian military intelligence, prosecutors said Thursday. The suspect, identified only as Jens F.
Semenya taking case to European Court of Human Rights

Semenya taking case to European Court of Human Rights

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Caster Semenya is going to the European Court of Human Rights to challenge “discriminatory” rules that prohibit her from competing in certain track events because of her high natural testosterone, her lawyers said Thursday.
Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news

Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is ready to take effect, though the laws' architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals.
Biden revokes Trump orders on 'anarchist' cities and more

Biden revokes Trump orders on 'anarchist' cities and more

President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally revoked a series of presidential orders and memorandum signed by Donald Trump, including one that sought to cut funding from several cities the 45th president deemed “anarchist” havens and another mandating t
Russian supermodel Vodianova is new UN goodwill ambassador

Russian supermodel Vodianova is new UN goodwill ambassador

CAMEROON, Cameroon — Russian supermodel and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova became a United Nations goodwill ambassador on Wednesday, pledging to promote the sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls and tackle stigmas surrounding their bodi
Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped

Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped

The government dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday stemming from an incident in November, admitting that the rocker's blood-alcohol level was so low that it didn't warrant the charges.
'Mission: Impossible 7' will hit Paramount+ even sooner

'Mission: Impossible 7' will hit Paramount+ even sooner

Paramount Pictures is joining other major Hollywood studios in slashing the traditional 90-day theatrical window.
LA sheriff calls Tiger Woods crash 'purely an accident'

LA sheriff calls Tiger Woods crash 'purely an accident'

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County sheriff on Wednesday characterized the crash that seriously injured Tiger Woods as “purely an accident" and appeared to rule out any potential criminal charges even as authorities were still investigating.