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World shares mostly lower after Dow drops more than 1,000

By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer (AP) — Shares have opened lower in Europe after a mixed day in Asia following Wall Street's worst session in two years. Benchmarks fell Tuesday in Germany, France and Japan as the number of…

Ex-Gov. Blagojevich returns to Chicago, maintains innocence

By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is back home in Chicago after his sentence for political corruption was commuted by President Donald Trump. Reporters and onlookers were on hand Wednesday as the now…

Cheers! It's National Drink Wine Day!

(CNN Newsource) — You don't have to be a sommelier to enjoy a glass, or carafe, of vino. Tuesday is National Drink Wine Day! Celebrated every year on February 18th, it's a day to select your favorite vintage and sip…

Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to fight climate change

By JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change. Bezos, the world’s richest person, said in an Instagram post…

Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy due to sex-abuse lawsuits

By Associated Press Barraged by hundreds of sex-abuse lawsuits, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday in hopes of working out a potentially mammoth victim compensation plan that will allow the hallowed, 110-year-old organization to carry on.…