Washington — President Biden on Friday morning signed a measure that will impose a labor agreement for rail workers that his administration brokered in September, averting a nationwide disruption of rail service ahead of the holiday season. “The bill I’m about to sign ends a difficult rail dispute and helps our …
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The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some China-made video surveillance systems, citing an “unacceptable risk” to national security. The five-member Federal Communications Commission said Friday it has voted unanimously to adopt new rules that will …
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The alleged shooter facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub was ordered held without bail in an initial court appearance Wednesday. Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, appeared by video from jail and could be seen slumped over in a chair …
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Five family members were found dead Wednesday inside their Phoenix home in what authorities were classifying as a homicide case. Police said the two adults and three children had “obvious signs of trauma” and that investigators were not searching for a suspect in the deaths. The names and ages of …
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Walmart has agreed to a $3.1 billion legal settlement over the toll of powerful prescription opioids sold at its pharmacies, marking the latest major drug industry player to promise major support to state, local and tribal governments still grappling with a crisis in overdose deaths. The retail giant’s announcement on …
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On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of ArkansasRep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat from MarylandAnita Dunn, senior adviser to President BidenAshley Etienne, Joel Payne, Leslie Sanchez and Brendan Buck Click here to browse full transcripts of “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan in …
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Nashville — Luke Combs was crowned entertainer of the year at Wednesday’s Country Music Association Awards, the second year in a row that he’s taken home the night’s top honor. “I want to thank country music for making my dreams come true,” Combs said, dedicating the award to his wife …
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Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with seven fires set across Mississippi’s capital city early Tuesday. At least two of the buildings set ablaze in Jackson were churches; one was burned to the ground. Another fire broke out on fences surrounding the baseball practice field at Jackson State University, …
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Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees Wednesday. The job cuts come just a week after widespread layoffs at Twitter under its new owner, billionaire Elon …
Read More »With just days until the midterm elections, getting a read on the U.S. economy can be elusive: The country remains a step ahead of a recession and the labor market is surprisingly strong, with most workers who want a job currently employed. Yet inflation remains at a 40-year-high, souring the …
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