Author: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up this week to just below its high for the year, the latest sign that borrowing costs on home loans remain elevated relative to where they were before the war with Iran started. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.52% from 6.48% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie…
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US military says it’s striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in latest escalation of tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military says it’s begun another round of strikes against Iran. U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that the military is striking “multiple targets in Iran” and that it’s being done “in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression.” The strikes come just a day…
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The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
The U.S. military announced that it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman. In a statement posted to social media, U.S. Central Command said the strikes would be “a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression.” It comes after President Donald Trump blamed Iran…
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U.S. home sales surge to the fastest pace this year
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated last month to their fastest pace since December, a sharp turnaround in demand after a lackluster start to the spring homebuying season. Existing home sales rose 3.2% in May from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.…
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Knights among greatest NHL expansion franchises, even if they don’t beat the Hurricanes
The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — The line to get into the Golden Knights’ practice Monday morning stretched well outside the door at the rink, and Vegas fans have had plenty to celebrate in its team’s nine seasons. Back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time, the Golden Knights are two victories away from winning…
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U.S. team settles into World Cup training base with optimism, gratitude for fan support
The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. — The U.S. national team already knew it was in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this month as the home team in a World Cup. But when the 26 players took the field at Orange County’s Great Park on Monday to the cheers of several thousand fans who had turned out…
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NYC imposes tough security as Trump becomes 1st sitting U.S. president to attend NBA Finals game
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Donald Trump is set to be the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, bringing strict security measures that resulted in fans having to navigate an extensive safety perimeter around Madison Square Garden, with a lengthy wait expected to get into the building. Long before Trump’s arrival,…
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‘Canes experience playoff baby boom; Knights could join in amid wild Stanley Cup Final
The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — The on-ice celebration was underway for the Carolina Hurricanes, ticket in hand for their first Stanley Cup Final in two decades. But defenseman Jalen Chatfield had to bolt. Like, right now. He had just found out his wife, Drew, went into labor shortly before the Hurricanes’ Eastern Conference Final clincher. He quickly…
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Stacey King, who played on three NBA championship teams, dies at 59
The Associated Press CHICAGO — Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93 before returning to the organization as an Emmy-winning, fan-favorite broadcaster, has died. He was 59. The Bulls announced that King died Sunday and said they were notified by a family member. No other details…
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Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near a street festival
Police still had no suspects in custody Sunday after a weekend shooting near an Ohio street festival wounded 12 people and sent attendees scrambling for cover in a busy Toledo neighborhood. Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said it appeared that at least two people fired weapons on Saturday near the Old West End Festival…