Articles filed under Associated Press
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U.S. economy grows at 3.1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimateDec 19, 2024 7:39 am - The American economy grew at a healthy 3.1% annual clip from July through September, propelled by vigorous consumer spending and an uptick in exports, the government said in an upgrade to its previous estimate.
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Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s rebel-held capital and port city after Houthi attack targets IsraelDec 19, 2024 5:12 am - A series of intense Israeli airstrikes shook Yemen's rebel-held capital and a port city early Thursday and killed at least nine people, officials said, shortly after a Houthi missile targeted central Israel.
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Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty of rapes, sentenced to 20 years in prison in FranceDec 19, 2024 5:09 am - A court in France on Thursday sentenced the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot to 20 years of imprisonment for drugging and raping her and allowing other men to rape her while she was unconscious, in abuse that lasted nearly a decade.
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Amazon workers strike at Skokie, other facilities as Teamsters seek labor contractDec 19, 2024 5:01 am - Workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday, an effort by the Teamsters to pressure the e-commerce company for a labor agreement during a key shopping period.
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Judge: Pardoning Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes for Capitol riot plot would be ‘frightening’Dec 18, 2024 9:26 pm - WASHINGTON — The federal judge who presided over the seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers members said Wednesday that it would be “frightening” if the anti-gove...
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Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergencyDec 18, 2024 9:23 pm - Health officials on Wednesday confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu, and California's governor declared a state of emergency as the viru...
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Wisconsin school shooter had 2 handguns, used only 1 in attack that killed student, teacherDec 18, 2024 9:19 pm - MADISON, Wis. — The shooter at a religious school in Wisconsin had two handguns with her but used only one in the attack that killed a teacher and a student and wounded s...
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Ivy League football to compete in FCS playoffs beginning next seasonDec 18, 2024 8:48 pm - CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Ivy League will compete in the FCS playoffs beginning next season, the conference announced on Wednesday, ending a century-long postseason ban orig...
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Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China’s powerDec 18, 2024 7:57 pm - WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a defense bill Wednesday that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members, aims to counter China's growing power ...
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Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdownDec 18, 2024 7:15 pm - WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike...