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The average US 30-year mortgage rate falls to 7.18% this week, its third straight decline.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the third straight week, offering some relief to prospective homebuyers facing higher home prices.The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. declined to 7.18% from 7.24% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday....

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Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term

LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand, the risqué comic who bragged for years of his sexual exploits, was convicted Thursday of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others on allegations dating back years.The British actor-comedian faces a “significant” prison term when he is sentenced Monday,...

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House fire in Brooklyn kills 6 people and injures 9 as more than 200 firefighters respond

NEW YORK (AP) — A fire barreled through a two-story home in New York early Thursday, killing six people and injuring nine others, including three firefighters and two police officers, the city's fire department said.More than 200 first responders quickly got to the fire in the row house in...

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Spain soccer coach and Real Madrid president at funeral of player who died after collision

NAVAHERMOSA, Spain (AP) — Spain's national soccer coach and the president of Real Madrid joined the family and teammates of Jesús de Miguel on Thursday at his funeral after the Spanish player died following an on-field collision.The 30-year-old De Miguel died on Tuesday, a day after he suffered...

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