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Matthew Perry's assistant among 5, including 2 doctors, charged in 'Friends' star's death

08/15/2024 7:26pm
Los Angeles (ap) — A prosecutor says five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death from a

Biden admin announces results of historic Medicare drug price negotiations that will save $6B

08/15/2024 7:13pm
(cnn) — Medicare’s new power to negotiate drug prices will lead to an estimated $6 billion in savings for the federal

Average 30-year mortgage rate up to 6.49%, near its lowest level in more than a year

08/15/2024 5:45pm
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage edged higher this week, holding close to its lowest level in more than a year. The rate rose to 6.49% from 6.47% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'

08/15/2024 5:41pm
A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app.

Human parvovirus on the rise in the US. Here's what to know

08/15/2024 5:37pm
Human parvovirus B19 cases are increasing in the U.S. The seasonal respiratory virus can have dangerous complications for those with blood disorders, weak immune systems or who are pregnant, the CDC warns.

Is no tax on tips actually a good idea?

08/15/2024 4:02pm
After former president Donald Trump said he would like to eliminate taxes on tips for service workers, Vice President Kamala Harris followed suit, announcing she also supported eliminating taxes on income raised through tips. But is it a good idea?

Matthew Perry's assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in 'Friends' star's death

08/15/2024 9:04am
A prosecutor says five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor's assistant and two doctors.

Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1

08/15/2024 8:16am
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some states gets underway for the general election.