Rome mayor resigns over expense-account scandal

ROME — Rome Mayor Ignazio Marino resigned Thursday following a scandal over his expense accounts that became the final straw in a months-long campaign by opponents inside and out of his Democratic Party to force him from office. Marino said in a letter addressed to Romans that his resignation was not an admission of guilt …

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Many soccer fans excited about U.S. hosting World Cup, CBS News poll finds

Three in four U.S. soccer fans feel positive about the U.S. hosting the World Cup, including more than half who are excited about it. The U.S. hosting the tournament generates comparatively less enthusiasm among those who aren’t soccer fans. Relatively few of those who aren’t soccer fans say the U.S. hosting the World Cup makes …

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How much interest can a $200,000 CD account earn now?

Moving $200,000 of your retirement funds into a high, fixed-rate CD account may make sense now. Alexander Zubkov/Getty Images Protecting and growing your money is always important, but it’s especially so now for millions of Americans coping with rising inflation and higher borrowing costs. And it’s even more critical for those looking for effective ways …

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