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Licensed Real Estate Broker Tony Mattar discusses how realtor commissions could change after legal settlement

CHICAGO — The nation's largest association of realtors is about to change the way Americans buy and sell homes. The National Association of Realtors has agreed to pay $418 million to settle lawsuits over realtor commissions.

Long recovery ahead for some in path of deadly tornados in central U.S.

LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) — Residents in a swath of the central U.S. hit by deadly tornadoes were cleaning up, assessing damage and helping neighbors on Saturday. But it will be a long recovery from the storms that ripped through parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas.

Former Tesla worker settles discrimination case, ending appeals over lowered $3.2 million verdict

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tesla and a Black man who worked at the company's California factory have settled a long-running discrimination case that drew attention to the electric vehicle maker's treatment of minorities.

Paroled convict fatally stabs 11-year-old boy, critically injures mother 1 day after being released

Convicted felon Crosetti Brand has been charged with fatally stabbing an 11-year-old boy and seriously injuring his pregnant mother in a home invasion attack in Chicago on Wednesday.

Maui's mayor prioritizes housing and vows to hire more firefighters after Lahaina wildfire

HONOLULU (AP) — Maui's mayor says he is prioritizing housing, evaluating evacuation routes and hiring more firefighters as his Hawaii community recovers from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.

Starbucks is changing the way it serves coffee

If you’ve been to Starbucks lately, you may have seen them toss the old brewing machines in the back and roll out shiny new cylinders where the old coffee machines used to be.

With green and glee, major US parades mark St. Patrick's Day — a little early

NEW YORK (AP) — People across the United States celebrated Irish heritage at several major St. Patrick's Day parades Saturday, marking the holiday a day early at events that included a big anniversary in Savannah, Georgia, and honored a pioneering female business leader as grand marshal in New York.

Around the world

Hunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A crowd of about 100 people tried to shove through a metal gate in Haiti’s capital as a guard with a baton pushed them back, threatening to hit them. Undeterred, children and adults alike, some of them carrying babies, kept elbowing each other trying to enter.

With Navalny dead, his allies keep fighting to undermine Putin's grip on power

When Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died suddenly last month in an Arctic prison, his team was left with a monumental challenge: sustaining an opposition movement against President Vladimir Putin without the living example of their defiant and charismatic leader.

India announces 6-week general elections starting April 19 with Modi's BJP topping surveys

India has announced its 6-week-long general elections will start on April 19, with most surveys predicting a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.

Latvia starts criminal proceedings against an EU Parliament lawmaker suspected of spying for Russia

HELSINKI (AP) — Latvia´s state security service has started criminal proceedings against an European Parliament lawmaker and a citizen of the Baltic country who is suspected of cooperating with Russian intelligence and security services, according to Latvian media reports Saturday.

WATCH: Anti-Putin activists vandalize, set fire at voting stations in protest against election

The election, with voting between Friday to Sunday, is expected to make Vladimir Putin the longest-serving Russian leader since Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.

Russians are voting in an election that holds little suspense after Putin crushed dissent

Russia began three days of voting Friday in a presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for six more years after he stifled dissent.

First photo of Princess of Wales since her surgery is retracted because image appeared manipulated

LONDON (AP) — The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued Sunday after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts.

Technology

Tech Companies Must Face Consequences for Child Abuse

Meta CEO Zuckerberg's apologies are inadequate. Congress needs to mandate social media companies to end child sexual exploitation.

Easy Steps to Create a Wi-Fi Hotspot on Your Android Phone

Learn from Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson how to quickly set up a Wi-Fi hot spot on your Android device. With internet connection on your phone, it's a simple process.

Prosecutors say FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried should get 40 to 50 years in prison

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, should receive between 40 and 50 years in prison for his role in one of the biggest cases of financial fraud in U.S. history, federal prosecutors said Friday.

World Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists Span 4 Decades, from Asteroids to Guitar Hero

The 12 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame this year represent a diverse range of gaming history, starting from Atari Asteroids in arcades to Guitar Hero for home players.

Creating a Zero Trust Network with AI-Powered Security-First Networking

Hewlett Packard Enterprise research reveals that tension between innovation and risk may hinder an organization's ability to innovate, highlighting the importance of implementing a Zero Trust network with security-first, AI-powered networking.

Honda and Nissan to Collaborate on Electric Vehicle and Intelligent Technology Development

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have agreed to join forces in the development of electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology, aiming to catch up in these sectors.

Windows 10 Insider Previews: Everything You Need to Know

Stay up to date with Microsoft's latest releases and upcoming features by joining the Windows Insider Program for access to public preview builds of Windows 10.

Sports News

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson takes aim at Ja Morant’s gun troubles in WWE SmackDown appearance

Nothing was off limits for Dwayne “The Rock" Johnson during his performance, which turned musical, on WWE SmackDown in Memphis Friday night.

L.A. Chargers trade star wide receiver to Bears

The active, franchise-shifting offseason continued for the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night as they traded away one of the top players in team history in a cost-saving effort, the organization confirmed.

Michigan coach arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated, suspended just 10 days after hiring

New Michigan defensive line coach Greg Scruggs was arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning in Ann Arbor for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Shannon scores Big Ten tourney-record 40 points as No. 13 Illinois tops Nebraska 98-87 in semifinals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-high 40 points for a Big Ten Tournament record to lead a second-half surge by 13th-ranked Illinois in a 98-87 victory over Nebraska in the semifinals on Saturday. “Nobody can stop him.

Red Rocks score season-high in regular season finale

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - The #5 Utah Gymnastics team returned to the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Friday night, hosting Utah State and Stanford University for their final regular season competition, celebrating senior night with one final bow in front of their home fans.

Bulldogs produce unlikely win over Cowboys

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Fresno State men's basketball team closed on a 12-1 run over the last 2:54 of game time, on its way to a 77-73 win over Wyoming Wednesday, in the first round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament.

Wisconsin battles to 76-75 OT win over No. 3 Purdue, securing spot in Big Ten championship game

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Klesmit made a runner in the lane with 4.8 seconds to play in overtime and Wisconsin beat Big Ten Tournament top-seed Purdue 76-75 on Saturday for a spot in the conference championship game.

Politics News

Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney

ATLANTA (AP) — A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave or Willis couldn't continue to pursue the charges.

Congressional hearing on the Biden classified documents probe turns into a proxy campaign battle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers turned a Tuesday hearing on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents into a proxy battle between the Democratic president and Republican front-runner Donald Trump, as a newly released transcript of Biden’s testimony last fall showed that he repeatedly insist

Florida's public sleeping ban awaits DeSantis' signature

Nine bills were sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk on Tuesday, including one that has been described as "criminalizing homelessness.

Steve Garvey edges ahead of Adam Schiff in California’s U.S. Senate primary

Former Major League Baseball slugger Steve Garvey on Wednesday moved ahead of U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff in California's U.S. Senate primary - a significant feat despite the November runoff having already been determined.

Biden to give remarks at annual Gridiron Club dinner: What to know

President Biden is slated to give remarks at the annual Gridiron Club dinner, one of the most high-profile Washington media events. The roast will take place on Saturday night as Washington's oldest association of journalists looks to continue traditions and its 130-year-plus history.

Fani Willis’ ‘sordid scandal’ could make finding a jury in the Trump case ‘much harder’: experts

Legal experts say Fani Willis' “illicit affair"with Nathan Wade could complicate jury selection in the case against former President Trump.

Alderman Lopez seeks to prevent Congressman Garcia from representing Chicago in DC for a fourth term

CHICAGO -- From the Southwest Side to parts of several western suburbs, two well-known experience politicians are facing off. In the March 19 primary, progressive Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia must fend off a challenge from conservative Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez.