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Conviction and 7-year sentence for Alex Murdaugh's banker overturned in appeal of juror's dismissal

Nov. 14, 2024 19:43 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The banker who prosecutors said helped Alex Murdaugh move millions of dollars around to avoid detection of his thefts in exchange for a share of the money had his conviction and seven-year prison sentence overturned on appeal Thursday. Three judges from the...

Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

Nov. 14, 2024 07:45 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his team through a deep-breathing exercise. The practice sets the tone for the meeting,...

'I got my life back.' Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program

Nov. 11, 2024 09:26 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O'Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. A bouncy labradoodle and a Kansas City-area program helped her get back on her feet. ...

AP VoteCast: How Americans voted in 2020, and what it could mean for 2024

Oct. 15, 2024 08:09 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Election Day draws nearer, Democrat Kamala Harris is trying to maintain a diverse coalition of voters who were driven four years ago by their fierce opposition to Republican Donald Trump and anxiety over a deadly pandemic. The former president, meanwhile, is...

Feeling stressed about the election? Here's what some are doing and what they say you can do too

Oct. 09, 2024 11:36 AM EDT

If the high stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there’s no need to white knuckle through it. Take a deep breath. Literally. Meditation and mindfulness teacher Rosie Acosta says focusing on each...