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Lebanon leans on U.S. dollar as economy tanks

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

The Lebanese pound has lost as much as 98 percent in value since late 2019, and now most restaurants and many stores are demanding to be paid in dollars to bypass what's seen as a nearly useless currency.

News Wrap: California residents reeling as another winter storm approaches

In our news wrap Monday, California residents are recovering from winter storms with more snow expected, the UN warns of funding shortages after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Ukraine holds out against a Russian attack, more than 20 people in…

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On Twitter, thousands of pro-Trump bots are attacking DeSantis, Haley

By David Klepper, Associated Press

Researchers have uncovered a network of tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support former President Donald Trump and attack his critics and potential rivals.

In 'junk fee' fight, U.S. releases data that shows which airlines won't charge extra for family seating

By Associated Press

The Transportation Department is rolling out a “dashboard” to let travelers see at a glance which airlines help families with young children sit together at no extra cost.

Unions vow to shut down France's economy amid pension battle

By Angela Charlton, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

Unions are threatening to shut down France's economy this week in what they hope is their toughest riposte yet to President Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the retirement age.

Latest Ohio train derailment poses no public risk, officials say

By Associated Press

Authorities in Ohio say there is no indication of any risk to public health from the derailment of a Norfolk Southern cargo train between Dayton and Columbus, the second derailment of a company train in the state in a month.

China sets 2023 target for economic growth at 'around 5 percent'

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

China’s government announced plans for a consumer-led revival of the struggling economy as its legislature opened a session Sunday that will tighten President Xi Jinping’s control over business and society.

News Wrap: Israeli troops disrupt rally in occupied West Bank

In our news wrap Friday, Israeli troops used stun grenades and tear gas to disrupt a rally by Israeli left-wing activists in the occupied West Bank, the besieged city of Bakhmut in Ukraine appears to be on its last legs…

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More seniors are becoming homeless, and experts say the trend is likely to worsen

By Hannah Grabenstein

Since 1990, the percentage of unhoused people who are older than 50 has risen from 11 percent to nearly 50 percent. Researchers say it will only get worse.