Tag: Professional services
Impeachment probe into Gov. Cuomo could take ‘months’
ALBANY, N.Y. — It could take “months” to determine whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be impeached after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct...
Existing US home sales fell in February, while prices rose
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed last month as rising prices and a dearth of homes for sale kept some would-be buyers on...
Hot housing market fuels a rise in homeowners’ equity
LOS ANGELES — The red-hot U.S. housing market is paying off for many homeowners, even those who aren’t looking to sell their home.
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EXPLAINER: Chauvin’s lawyer may look alone, but he isn’t
As trial approaches for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, the early proceedings suggest it’s not exactly a fair fight....
Court says Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional
TOKYO — A Japanese court ruled Wednesday the government's ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, recognizing the rights of same-sex couples for the first...
Minorities underrepresented in service academy nominations
Minority students are significantly underrepresented when it comes to getting nominations from members of Congress to attend the nation's military service academies, according to...
Black space engineer, housing advocate Ken Kelly dies at 92
Kenneth C. Kelly, a Black electronics engineer whose antenna designs contributed to the race to the moon, made satellite TV and radio possible and...
States drawing up big wish lists for the COVID relief money
State governments will get a big influx of federal money from the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that could suddenly enable them to undertake...
German lawmakers seek to grill Merkel over Wirecard scandal
BERLIN — German lawmakers say they plan to question Chancellor Angela Merkel and her deputy, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, about their involvement with the...
Suit alleging Foxconn cost local governments money dismissed
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin court has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Foxconn Technology Group violated terms of its contract by failing to build a...