
New York will automatically seal old criminal records under law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul
New Yorkers who've committed crimes in the past will get their criminal records automatically sealed if they stay out of trouble for a certain period of time under a long-awaited bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday
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Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year
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US House Speaker Johnson's 'honeymoon' ends as hardline Republicans rebel
By David Morgan WASHINGTON A group of hardline Republicans has put new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on
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Kenya's high court extends a block on sending police to Haiti even as parliament approves deployment
Kenya’s high court has extended orders blocking the deployment of police officers to Haiti
1970-01-01 08:00

US imposes new sanctions over Russian oil price cap violations, Kremlin influence in the Balkans
The U.S. Treasury has levied a new round of sanctions on firms and ships that used U.S. service providers to carry Russian crude oil in violation of the multinational price cap — and imposed another set of sanctions on a group of Balkan people and firms tied to Kremlin influence in the region
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Indian manufacturer recalls eyedrops previously cited in FDA warning
The Indian manufacturer of more than a number of eyedrops subject to a U.S. safety warning has officially recalled the products
1970-01-01 08:00

UAW ratifies labor deal with General Motors
By David Shepardson and Ben Klayman DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors' tentative labor deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union
1970-01-01 08:00

Longtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel's action in Gaza. Who are they?
As the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza, there’s a bitter battle for public opinion flaring in the U.S., with angry rallies on many college campuses and disruptive protests at prominent venues in several major cities
1970-01-01 08:00

Climate change is hastening the demise of Pacific Northwest forests
Iconic red cedars — known as the “Tree of Life” — and other tree species in the Pacific Northwest have been dying because of climate-induced drought, researchers say
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California authorities arrest man in death of Jewish demonstrator
California authorities have arrested a man in connection with the death of a Jewish protester during demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war
1970-01-01 08:00

US House panel refers more 'unlawful conduct' by Santos to Justice Dept -statement
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON The U.S. House Ethics Committee has found "additional uncharged and unlawful conduct" by Republican
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Ethics panel says it found 'substantial evidence' of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos
The House Ethics panel says it has found “substantial evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York and has referred its findings to the Justice Department
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