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BEIRUT, April 9 (Reuters) – Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Fayyad said on Thursday that the group rejected direct negotiations with Israel and that the Lebanese government should demand a ceasefire as a precondition before any further steps are taken. Fayyad’s statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had instructed his cabinet to begin …
April 9 (Reuters) – For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting, traveling and grooming in their tropical rainforest abode. But this stable community then fractured and descended into years of deadly violence. The researchers are now describing …
Before you transfer funds to a new bank account to avoid garnishment, it’s worth knowing what could happen. Supatman/Getty Images Rising credit card debt levels and high borrowing costs are adding a lot of extra pressure to borrowers’ finances right now, and it’s causing some big issues in terms of unpaid and overdue debt. With …
Apps are the dominant way people look for love these days, but a new dating startup has a different idea. Participants meet and go on an in-person date, without ever laying eyes on each other. Bradley Blackburn reports.
A reverse mortgage can be a powerful borrowing tool for seniors who take an informed approach. Getty Images/iStockphoto The economic climate that millions of Americans find themselves in this April likely isn’t the one they had anticipated or budgeted for. A new unemployment report showed the rate ticking downward slightly, but only after rising in …
NEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall. …
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Maybe gift shopping really is out of control at the Masters. Xander Schauffele’s tee shot on the par-5 eighth hole Thursday at Augusta National appeared to come to rest in somebody’s merchandise bag, just a few feet to the left of the fairway. Schauffele used a tee to mark the spot, …
Iran says the U.S. is violating the ceasefire agreement announced earlier this week between the two countries by letting Israel continue its strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran is still holding a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer, Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday it has informed federal budget officials it will temporarily suspend its employer contributions to Federal Employees Retirement System annuities, allowing it to keep making payroll, paying suppliers and delivering the mail. The step taken by the Postal Board of Governors is meant to preserve cash and liquidity due to …
Locking a portion of your money into a high-rate CD account can make sense this April. John Piekos/Getty Images Your savings strategy should incorporate multiple elements, but perhaps the most important one comes down to timing. And while that’s always critical to get right, it’s particularly important when considering a certificate of deposit (CD) account. …