California lawmakers block bill allowing people to sue oil companies over health problems
California legislative committees in the Assembly and Senate blocked two big climate bills Thursday
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Accounting error means Pentagon can send an additional $3 billion in weapons to Ukraine
The Pentagon has overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by at least $3 billion
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Chinese commerce minister to meet US counterpart in Washington next week
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will meet both US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai next week, the Chinese Embassy said Thursday, as the United States and China try to recalibrate strained relations.
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US State Department wants to speed weapons export process
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of State said on Thursday it wants to update internal processes
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Train engineers union reaches first sick-time deal with Norfolk Southern railroad
The union that represents railroad engineers has finally secured its first deal for paid sick time with Norfolk Southern
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Argentina president, protesters slam IMF debt, austerity as economy creaks
By Horacio Soria and Claudia Martini BUENOS AIRES Argentine President Alberto Fernandez and protesters in Buenos Aires pushed
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AP analysis: Most beauty school programs would be in jeopardy under US proposal
Nearly two-thirds of for-profit cosmetology certificate programs would face a federal crackdown under new federal rules proposed by the Biden administration
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TikTok users file lawsuit to block Montana ban
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Five TikTok users, who also create content posted on the short-video app, filed suit in
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Feinstein's office details previously unknown complications from shingles illness
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office says she is suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a complication from the shingles virus that can paralyze part of the face
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US House hardliners could try to block debt-ceiling deal without 'robust' cuts
By David Morgan WASHINGTON President Joe Biden and Republican U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have voiced growing confidence
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Voter ID bill facing Republican infighting advances out of committee
A legislative committee has finally advanced a bill to comply with a voter ID requirement approved by Nebraska voters last November
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Boston’s role as World Cup host city highlighted by top sports, political figures
Top sports officials including New England Patriots owner Jonathan Kraft joined with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and others to celebrate the state’s participation in the 2026 World Cup on Thursday and to help unveil Boston Soccer 2026’s local branding efforts
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