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U.S. retirees’ dream turns into nightmare after Florida-based cruise operator folds over war-time fuel prices

Lynn and Paul Montoya were stranded on Friday in Sihanoukville, a coastal port city in southwestern Cambodia also known as Preah Sihanouk and Kampong Saom. Paul Montoya, 68, and Lynn Montoya, 64, who have lived in Colorado and Wyoming, were among the 203 passengers who had been living aboard the...

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Man stole almost $900K in SNAP funds, sent some to the West Bank, officials say

A 51-year-old man is behind bars after he was accused of stealing more than $862,000 in government benefits and sending a portion of the money to the West Bank. Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said in a news release that Anwar Jouda is charged with first-degree grand theft,...

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ExxonMobil and Chevron top Q3 estimates on higher prices and strong output

ExxonMobil and Chevron both reported better than expected quarterly results Friday as the oil majors benefited from higher prices and record production.Besides the disruption caused by the wars in Iran and Ukraine that have driven up the cost of fuel, Exxon is also seeing strong production in its...

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Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.“We are disappointed...

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South Florida man arrested in alleged $862,000 SNAP benefits fraud scheme using stolen store identity

A 51-year-old South Florida man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $862,000 in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through a two-year identity theft scheme, state officials announced Thursday.Anwar Jouda was arrested Thursday...

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