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Updated 14 hours, 10 minutes ago

Hurricane Rachel strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast

A vehicle navigates a flooded roadway as heavy rain move through the area, in San Antonio, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Updated 11 years, 9 months ago

Chicago thieves adopt brazen 'crash-and-grab' burglary tactics

CHICAGO (AP) - All the burglars use the same audacious tactics: A vehicle crashes through a storefront in the wee hours and as many as six people in dark clothing and ski masks pour out, grabbing whatever they can …

Updated 11 years, 9 months ago

Why oil's price is down, and what it means for consumers

NEW YORK - The price of oil has fallen by nearly half in just six months, a surprising and steep plunge that has consumers cheering, producers howling and economists wringing their hands over whether this is a good…

Updated 11 years, 9 months ago