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Freighter remains stuck in the ice on a frozen Lake Erie
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The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards are continuing efforts to break up ice and free a freighter that has been trapped in a frozen Lake Erie for days, officials said. The Manitoulin, a 663-foot …
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1/25/25
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Josh Harris finds himself on brink of championship with Commanders he can't find with 76ers
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Josh Harris owns both the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Commanders among the many sports properties in his portfolio. The Commanders can earn a spot in the Super Bowl if they beat the …
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By DAN GELSTON
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1/25/25
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Trump's stop in Las Vegas will focus on how he wants to eliminate taxes on tips
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President Donald Trump plans to use a stop in Las Vegas to offer details on how he can begin excluding tips from federal taxes. He's betting that a city built on gambling and the hospitality …
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By WILL WEISSERT
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1/25/25
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The British Museum says it is partly closed after a fired employee shut down IT systems
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The British Museum is partially closed to the public after an employee who had been fired broke in and shut down computer systems. The museum is Britain's most popular tourist attraction, with almost …
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By JILL LAWLESS
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1/25/25
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Fast food is a staple of American culture, but some of its workers struggle to survive
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About two-thirds of fast food and counter workers in the U.S. are women, many supporting their families on those wages. The patchwork of minimum wage laws in the U.S. means income varies …
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By CLAIRE SAVAGE
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1/25/25
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Fighting in Sudan's civil war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show
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Fighting around Sudan’s largest oil refinery has set the sprawling complex ablaze, sending thick, black polluted smoke over the country’s capital, Khartoum. That's according to satellite data …
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By JON GAMBRELL
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1/24/25
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Man says he was behind some of the viral googly eyes on public art in Oregon
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A man in the central Oregon city of Bend says he was responsible for some of the googly eyes placed on sculptures there. The googly eyes sparked a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets last …
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By CLAIRE RUSH
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1/24/25
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Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine war
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President Donald Trump is emphasizing that targeting Russia’s oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to end its nearly three-year war against Ukraine. Trump pledged during the campaign that …
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By AAMER MADHANI and JENNIFER McDERMOTT
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1/24/25
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Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived
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President Donald Trump's return to office could bring some temporary relief to the beleaguered U.S. coal industry. Trump this week suggested coal can be counted on to help meet surging electricity …
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By MEAD GRUVER and MATTHEW BROWN
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1/24/25
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People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook
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People are listing phones preloaded with TikTok for tens of thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook marketplace and other online storefronts. But it is not clear if there are many buyers at those …
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1/24/25
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5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump's presidency
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Like most presidents, Donald Trump faces an economy that seldom bends to political ambitions. The Republican has promised strong growth, high tariffs, income tax cuts and booming oilfields. But …
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By JOSH BOAK
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1/24/25
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Egypt and Eni-Total consortium to sign deal on processing Cypriot natural gas for export
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Officials say Egypt and a consortium made up of energy companies Total of France and Italy’s Eni will sign a key agreement next month to transport natural gas from an undersea deposit inside …
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By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS
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1/24/25
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Kim Jones sharpens VIP-filled Dior men's fashion with a structured, masculine recalibration
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The Dior's men's fashion show happened inside the historic Ecole Militaire with the Eiffel Tower looming above. Kate Moss and Robert Pattinson joined a star-studded audience for show at Paris Fashion …
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By THOMAS ADAMSON
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1/24/25
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Ontario leader will call election to fight Trump's threatened tariffs
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The leader of Canada’s most populous province of Ontario says he will be calling a provincial election next week because he says needs a mandate to fight President Donald Trump’s threatened …
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By ROB GILLIES
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1/24/25
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US home sales in 2024 fell to the lowest level in nearly 30 years as prices, and mortgages, soar
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Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in 2024 to a nearly 30-year low for the second year in a row as elevated mortgage rates, rising home prices and a low level of properties on the market …
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By ALEX VEIGA
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1/24/25
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Detentions in deadly Turkish ski resort fire rise to 14
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the number of suspects detained in connection with the deadly hotel fire at a ski resort has increased to 14. Erdogan on Friday also reiterated his …
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By SUZAN FRASER
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1/24/25
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'We've got to move forward' - Michigan electric vehicle industry responds to Trump policy changes
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President Trump has slashed a slew of EV-related policies, which could affect many states that have received billions of dollars in investment for electrification, notably Michigan. But many Michigan …
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By ALEXA ST. JOHN
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1/24/25
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As elite Davos event ends, some hail 'constructive optimism' despite divisions, suffering in world
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The World Economic Forum's annual gathering of elites in Davos has ended with many business leaders, world-class academics, top government officials and other elites casting an upbeat tone about …
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By JAMEY KEATEN and DAVID MCHUGH
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1/24/25
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Philippines launches comic book to counter China’s 'disinformation' in the disputed South China Sea
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The Philippines has launched a comic book to counter what the country says is China’s disinformation campaign to push its expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea. The title of the …
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By JIM GOMEZ
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1/24/25
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Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation
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Google is pledging to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses after an investigation by regulators in Britain. The Competition and Markets …
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By KELVIN CHAN
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1/24/25
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