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Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer law violations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer banking giant Wells Fargo agreed to pay $3.7 billion to settle charges that it harmed customers by charging illegal fees and interest on auto loans and mortgages, as well as incorrectly applying overdraft fees against savings…

Millions to lose Medicaid coverage under Congress' plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people who enrolled in Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic could start to lose their coverage on April 1 if Congress passes the $1.7 trillion spending package leaders unveiled Tuesday. The legislation will sunset a requirement of…

Kidney expert shares the latest on kidney care research

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the holiday season underway, and while families are gathered, one expert is keeping the focus on kidney health. Susan Quaggin, Chief of Nephrology at Northwestern University, shared the latest on kidney care. Experts say now is…

Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices

WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday. It's the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app. The $1.7 trillion package includes requirements…

Gas prices drop to lowest average in 18 months

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those hoping for lower gas prices this holiday season will be getting their Christmas wish. According to GasBuddy, prices are dropping to the lowest level in 18 months, just in time for holiday travelers preparing to hit…

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a month-long trial and nine days of deliberations, Los Angeles jurors on Monday found Harvey Weinstein guilty of the rape and sexual assault of just one of the four accusers he was charged with abusing. [caption id="attachment_1259402"…

Jan. 6 panel urges Trump prosecution with criminal referral

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee urged the Justice Department on Monday to bring criminal charges against Donald Trump for the violent 2021 Capitol insurrection, calling for accountability for the former president and “a time of reflection and reckoning.” [caption…

Loved or hated, Fauci’s parting advice: Stick to the science

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci is excited by the prospect of next-generation coronavirus vaccines but worried about health misinformation as he prepares to step down at the end of the month. Fauci, who turns 82 on Christmas Eve, has…