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Bank of America Slashes Fees For Account Overdrafts

Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.

Robert Durst, Real Estate Heir Convicted Of Murder, Dies

Robert Durst, the New York real estate heir sentenced to life in prison for killing his best friend, has died. He was 78.

LA Cops Pull Pilot From Plane Moments Before Train Hits It

Police body-camera video shows a harrowing rescue in California, where a small plane crashed on railroad tracks shortly after takeoff from a suburban Los Angeles airfield.

Tax Season Begins Two Weeks Early Due To Virus, IRS Funding

This year’s tax filing season will begin on Jan. 24, 17 days earlier than last year.

Bob Saget, Beloved TV Dad Of 'Full House,' Dead At 65

Bob Saget, a comedian and actor best known for his role on the sitcom “Full House,” has died. He was 65.

Dozens Injured In Large Bronx Apartment Building Fire

Dozens of people suffered life-threatening injuries in a large apartment fire in the Bronx on Sunday, in what New York City’s fire commissioner said was one of the worst blazes in the city in recent memory.

Golden Globe Awards Carry On, Without Stars Or A Telecast

Even though NBC dropped the 2022 Golden Globe Awards, the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association is proceeding with its 79th edition Sunday night without a telecast, nominees, celebrity guests, a red carpet, a host, press or even a livestream.

Marilyn Bergman, Oscar-Winning Composer, Dies At Age 93

Oscar-winning lyricist Marilyn Bergman has died at age 93 after a long career in which she teamed with her husband on songs including “The Way We Were."

Watershed Moment In NYC: New Law Allows Noncitizens To Vote

More than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will have access to the ballot box as soon as next year after Mayor Eric Adams allowed legislation approved by the City Council to automatically become law.

Omicron Explosion Spurs Nationwide Breakdown Of Services

The explosion in omicron-fueled coronavirus infections has caused a breakdown in basic functions and services across America.

'Jeopardy!' Champ Hits $1 Million; Talks Fame, Trans Rights

“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider is adding to her list of bragging rights. Already the highest-earning female contestant in the quiz show’s history and woman with the longest winning streak, she is now among only 4 contestants to reach $1 million.

Donations Pouring In For Two Law Enforcement Officers Killed In Line Of Duty

Thousands of dollars have been collected for the families of Trooper John Horton and CMPD officer Mia Goodwin.

Judge Dismisses Sole Criminal Charge Against Andrew Cuomo

A spokesperson for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he “will not pay one penny in attempts at civil extortion" after a judge dismissed the only criminal charge against him in connection with sexual harassment allegations.

N.C. Harris Teeter Locations To Close Early Starting January 10th

Beginning Monday, most North Carolina Harris Teeter locations will close at 9PM.

CDC: Wait Time For Moderna COVID-19 Booster Shortened To 5 Months

The FDA now authorizes and the CDC recommends individuals who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get a booster dose five months after their last dose.

Arbery Killers Get Life In Prison; No Parole For Father, Son

Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man.

NC Mom Who Took Her Child Into Capitol During Riot Gets Prison

A North Carolina woman who brought her 14-year-old son into the U.S. Capitol during last year’s riot has been sentenced to three months imprisonment.

Oscar Winner And Groundbreaking Star Sidney Poitier Dies

Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, has died.

One Year Later: President Biden Decries 'Big Lie' And Blames Donald Trump For Insurrection

President Joe Biden has marked the anniversary of the violent Capitol insurrection by forcefully condemning Donald Trump’s election “big lie” that sparked the deadly breaching of the building and continues to motivate deep national division.