UAE's president-designate for UN COP28 offers full-throated defense of nation hosting climate talks
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The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate conference has offered a full-throated defense of his nation hosting the talks. The comments Saturday by Sultan al-Jaber …
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By JON GAMBRELL
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9/30/23
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Ukraine hosts a defense industry forum seeking to ramp up weapons production for the war
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Ukraine has hosted an international defense industry conference as part of a government effort to ramp up weapons production within the country to repel Russia’s full-scale invasion. The event …
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By HANNA ARHIROVA
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9/30/23
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China's factory activity expands for first time in six months, in latest sign economy is recovering
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An official Chinese survey says the country's factory activity has recorded its first expansion in six months, providing another sign that the world’s second-largest economy is gradually improving …
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9/30/23
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Biden says shutdown isn't his fault. Will Americans agree?
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The White House has pinned the blame for a looming government shutdown on House Republicans, who have been paralyzed by their inability to pass a funding package. President Joe Biden needs the rest …
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By JOSH BOAK and CHRIS MEGERIAN
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9/30/23
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Mississippi sees spike in child care enrollment after abortion ban and child support policy change
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Mississippi's human services director says the state has seen a consistent increase in the number of families accepting public assistance for child care since lawmakers banned abortion in almost all …
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By MICHAEL GOLDBERG
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9/29/23
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IRS contractor charged with leaking tax return information of wealthy people
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A former contractor for the Internal Revenue Service has been charged with leaking tax information to news outlets about a government official and thousands of the country’s wealthiest people. The …
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST
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9/29/23
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James Dolan's sketch of the Sphere becomes reality as the venue opens with a U2 show in Las Vegas
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It started as a crude sketch — a circle with a stick person inside. Seven years later, that drawing has been made real: A $2.3 billion massive spherical venue standing 366 feet high and lighting up …
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and KEN RITTER
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9/29/23
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FDA wants to regulate thousands of lab tests that have long skirted oversight
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The Food and Drug Administration says it plans to begin regulating laboratory-based medical tests. It's a multibillion-dollar industry that regulators say poses a growing risk to patients. The …
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By MATTHEW PERRONE
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9/29/23
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McCarthy launches last-ditch plan to keep government open but with steep 30% cuts to many agencies
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is rushing into a last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open but with steep spending cuts of nearly 30% to many agencies. McCarthy unveiled the proposal …
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By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING
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9/29/23
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Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Usher, Jelly Roll and more will hit the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball stage
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iHeartRadio has unveiled its star-studded 2023 Jingle Ball lineup, including performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Niall Horan, and Jelly Roll. The 11-city tour will hit Tampa and …
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By MARIA SHERMAN
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9/29/23
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Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Usher, Jelly Roll and more will hit the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball stage
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iHeartRadio has unveiled its star-studded 2023 Jingle Ball lineup, including performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Niall Horan, and Jelly Roll. The 11-city tour will hit Tampa and …
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By MARIA SHERMAN
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9/29/23
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804,000 long-term borrowers are having their student loans forgiven before payments resume this fall
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Student loan payments start up again for most borrowers in October, but more than 800,000 people who have been paying for years are having their loans forgiven. A total of $39 billion is being …
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By CORA LEWIS
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9/29/23
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The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
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The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state laws that seek to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution. The justices will review laws enacted by …
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By MARK SHERMAN
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9/29/23
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Biden calls for up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, disappointing all sides
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President Joe Biden's administration has proposed up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years but none in Alaska. The Democratic administration is trying to …
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By MATTHEW DALY
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9/29/23
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Higher gas prices lift Fed's preferred inflation gauge but underlying price pressures remain mild
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An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve accelerated in August, boosted mainly by higher gas prices. But measures of underlying inflation slowed in the latest sign that overall price …
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
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9/29/23
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Inflation drops sharply in Europe. It offers a glimmer of hope, but higher oil prices loom
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Inflation has sharply dropped in Europe. The official figure released Friday by the European Union's statistics agency was 4.3% in September for the 20 countries that use the euro, down from 5.2% in …
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By DAVID McHUGH
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9/29/23
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As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers
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The Biden administration is releasing a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of underinvestment have left manufacturers, construction firms and …
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By JOSH BOAK
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9/29/23
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Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, with most regional markets closed after Wall St ticks higher
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Asian markets are mixed, with only a few open due to public holidays across the region. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was slightly lower. On Thursday, Wall Street's benchmarks ticked higher, trimming its sharp …
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
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9/29/23
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Millions take to China's railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID
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Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that …
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By ZEN SOO
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9/29/23
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Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer
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Slovakia holds an early parliamentary election on Saturday that pits populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico who campaigned on a clear pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal …
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9/29/23
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