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U.S. employers add a surprisingly strong 275,000 jobs in sign of continued economic strength
WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding a surprising 275,000 jobs and again showcasing the U.S. economy's resilience in the face of … more
A New York man's pet alligator was seized after 30 years. Now, he wants Albert back
HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) — The owner of an alligator recently seized by conservation officers in New York is fighting for its return, saying the reptile he named Albert and has shared a home with for … more
Homebuyers' quandary: to wait or not to wait for lower mortgage rates
LOS ANGELES - Shop for a home now or hold out for the possibility of lower mortgage rates? That question is confronting many home shoppers this spring homebuying season. Lower rates give home shoppers more financial breathing room, so holding out … more
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Senators release a border and Ukraine deal but the House speaker declares it 'dead on arrival'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators on Sunday released a highly anticipated $118 billion package that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, but it … more
Haley uses her appearance on 'SNL' to poke fun at her Civil War gaffe and jab at a stand-in Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley poked fun at herself over a campaign misstep, but her primary target during a "Saturday Night Live" appearance was Donald Trump, … more
New era for pot regulation leaves old problem: Many cannabis companies can't find a bank
LOS ANGELES - The Biden administration's move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous but still controlled drug was hailed as a monumental step in reshaping national policy. But it might do little to ease a longstanding problem in the cannabis … more
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How Donald Trump went from a diminished ex-president to the GOP's dominant front-runner
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — When he left the White House, Donald Trump was a pariah. After years of bending Washington to his will with a single tweet, Trump was, at least for a moment, diminished. He … more
Killing of 4 Charlotte officers underscores risks police face when serving warrants
RALEIGH, N.C. - Arrest warrants must be served to alleged criminals if society is going to function. But there is no guarantee of safety for police officers knocking on their doors. The grim risks came into stark relief Monday, April 29, when … more
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1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a record
NEW YORK (AP) — A collection of sneakers that superstar Michael Jordan wore as he and the Chicago Bulls won six NBA championships has fetched $8 million at auction, setting a new record for … more
House passes reauthorization of key U.S. surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill Friday to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S. government surveillance tool without including broad restrictions on how the FBI uses … more
President's vow of affordable internet for all threatened by looming expiration of subsidies
LOS ANGELES (AP) - President Joe Biden recently traveled to North Carolina to promote his goal of affordable internet access for all Americans, but the promise for 23 million families across the U.S. is on shaky ground. That's because a subsidy … more
Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel's report that questioned his memory, handling of docs
WASHINGTON (AP) — A special counsel report released Thursday found evidence that President Joe Biden willfully retained and shared highly classified information when he was a private citizen, … more
Navalny aide says the Russian opposition leader was close to being freed before his death
Associates of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that talks were underway shortly before his death to exchange him for a Russian imprisoned in Germany. "Alexei Navalny could have been sitting here now, today. It's not a figure … more
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Democratic donors paid more than $1M for Biden's legal bills for special counsel probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic donors covered more than $1 million in legal fees racked up by attorneys representing President Joe Biden in a yearlong special counsel probe into his handling of … more
GOP contest shifts to critical South Carolina primary after Trump notches another dominant win
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Republican presidential contest is shifting to a critical two-week phase ahead of the South Carolina primary, which may prove to be the last chance for Nikki Haley to … more
White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to man's death
WASHINGTON - The White House says it is preparing additional "major sanctions" on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that the new … more
A near-total ban on abortion has supercharged the political dynamics of Arizona, a key swing state
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona was already expected to be one of the most closely contested states in November's U.S. presidential election. But a ruling this week instituting a near-total abortion ban … more
U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and … more
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Escaped white supremacist inmate and accomplice still at large after Idaho hospital ambush
Authorities are searching for a white supremacist Idaho prison inmate and an accomplice who fled after the accomplice shot and wounded corrections officers as they were transporting the inmate from a … more
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System of Atlantic Ocean currents approaches 'cliff-like' tipping point, could collapse, study says
An abrupt shutdown of Atlantic Ocean currents that could put large parts of Europe in a deep freeze is looking a bit more likely and closer than before as a new complex computer simulation finds a … more
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