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Speaker Johnson warns Senate against border deal, suggests it will be 'dead on arrival' in House
WASHINGTON - House Speaker Mike Johnson took a strong stand Friday against a bipartisan Senate deal to pair border enforcement measures with Ukraine aid, sending a letter to colleagues that aligns him with hardline conservatives determined to sink … more
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U.S. pauses funding to UN agency for Palestinians after claims staffers were involved in Hamas attack
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees fired a number of its staffers in Gaza suspected of taking part in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants on southern Israel, its director said Friday, prompting the … more
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Pro-Biden super PAC launches ad featuring Rep. Clyburn ahead of S.C.'s lead-off primary
COLUMBIA - A super political action committee supporting President Joe Biden's re-election is aiming to boost the Democrat's primary campaign in lead-off South Carolina with a television ad featuring Rep. Jim Clyburn, the state's senior congressman … more
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Jury says Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury awarded $83.3 million in huge additional damages on Friday to longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll from former President Donald Trump, who she says shattered her … more
Yemen Houthi rebels fire a missile at a U.S. warship, escalating worst Mideast sea conflict in decades
JERUSALEM (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile Friday at a U.S. warship patrolling the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to shoot down the projectile, the U.S. military said Friday. The … more
Taylor Drift or Beyonsleigh? Voting open to name Minnesota snowplows
Snowplows are essential to enduring winter in Minnesota, so maybe it's not surprising that every year thousands of people vote on names for the giant machines that clear the state's roads, such as … more
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Alabama execution using nitrogen gas, the first ever, again puts U.S. at front of death penalty debate
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — A man put to death using nitrogen gas appeared to shake and convulse on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that once again placed the United … more
U.S. economy grew at a strong 3.3% pace in last quarter
WASHINGTON - The nation's economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3% annual pace from October through December as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend freely despite high interest rates and price levels that have frustrated many … more
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Today in History: Jan. 26, Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna and 7 others die in helicopter crash
Today is Friday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2024 There are 340 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 26, 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven … more
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Official: U.S. warned Iran ISIS-K was preparing attack ahead of deadly Kerman blasts
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government privately warned Iran that the Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan was preparing to carry out a terrorist attack before bombings in Kerman earlier this month that killed 95 people, a U.S. official said … more
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Israel vows to fight Hamas all the way to Gaza's southern border, fueling tension with Egypt
CAIRO - Israel faces a growing risk of damaging its peace with neighboring Egypt as its military pushes the offensive against Hamas further south in the Gaza Strip. Already, the two sides are in a dispute over a narrow strip of land between Egypt … more
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FAA approves process that could clear way for grounded Boeing planes to fly
Federal regulators have approved an inspection process that will let airlines resume flying their Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners, which have been grounded since a side panel blew out of a plane in midflight earlier this month. The head of the Federal … more
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FTC opens investigation into Big Tech's partnerships with leading AI startups
U.S. antitrust enforcers are opening an investigation into the relationships between leading artificial intelligence startups such as ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Anthropic and the tech giants that have invested billions of dollars into them. The … more
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Trump racks up endorsements from Republicans in Congress as any resistance that once existed fades
WASHINGTON - Long before Donald Trump announced his campaign to retake the White House, he launched a quieter campaign to rack up Republican endorsements. In early 2021, after Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden and inspired a mob of supporters to … more
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Why it's important to turn on Apple's new Stolen Device Protection
LONDON - You're in a crowded bar when a thief watches you unlock your iPhone with your passcode, then swipes it. That sinking feeling hits when you realize it's gone, along with priceless photos, important files, passwords on banking apps and other … more
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Biden administration urged by U.S. auto dealerships to halt EPA tailpipe emission limits regulation
DETROIT - More than 4,700 auto dealerships across the United States urged President Joe Biden in a letter Thursday to halt the Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to enforce stricter vehicle-pollution standards. The missive comes just weeks … more
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Robitussin maker recalls several lots of cough syrup due to possible high levels of yeast
WASHINGTON (AP) - The maker of Robitussin cough syrup is recalling several lots of products containing honey due to contamination that could pose a serious risk to people with weakened immune systems. Haleon's recall covers eight lots of … more
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House panel reaches agreement on bipartisan Jan. 6 commission
WASHINGTON (AP) - The top Democratic and Republican members of the House Homeland Security Committee have reached an agreement on legislation to form a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The measure had … more
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