Nation and World
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Kansas lawmakers near approval of 'born alive' abortion bill
Mar 22, 2023 1:00 am - TOPEKA, Kan. - A Kansas proposal based on the disputed idea that providers leave infants to die after they're born during abortions is nearing legislative approval, as R...
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Federal Reserve raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil
Mar 22, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that ...
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Yellen says bank situation stabilizing, different from 2008
Mar 21, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen projected calm on Tuesday after recent regional bank collapses but told a gathering of bankers that additional rescue arrang...
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Army of lobbyists helped water down banking regulations
Mar 21, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - It seemed like a good idea at the time: Red-state Democrats facing grim reelection prospects would join forces with Republicans to slash bank regulations - ...
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Apaches get new chance to argue mine will harm sacred sites
Mar 21, 2023 1:00 am - PHOENIX - An Apache group battling a foreign mining firm that wants to build one of the largest copper mines in the United States on what tribal members say is sacred la...
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French protests drag on after Macron's pension plan push
Mar 21, 2023 1:00 am - PARIS - French garbage collectors, refinery workers and others were striking again on Tuesday against President Emmanuel Macron's decision to force the divisive bill rai...
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UN: Months after Pakistan floods, millions lack safe water
Mar 21, 2023 1:00 am - ISLAMABAD - The United Nations children's agency on Tuesday warned that after last summer's devastating floods, 10 million people in Pakistan, including children, still ...
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African nations consider swapping debt for climate funding
Mar 21, 2023 1:00 am - MOMBASA, Kenya - African countries saddled with debt and ravaged by losses and damages from weather events like cyclones, drought and extreme temperatures have agreed to...
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Los Angeles schools shut down as staff begin 3-day strike
Mar 21, 2023 1:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District walked off the job Tuesday over stalled contract talks, and they were joined by tea...
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Last call: Dodge unveils last super-fast gasoline muscle car
Mar 21, 2023 1:00 am - DETROIT - The last gas-powered muscle car from Dodge isn't leaving the road without some squeals, thunder and crazy-fast speed. The 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170 will de...