What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Linda McMahon is Donald Trump’s choice for Education secretary.  McMahon led the Small Business…
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Argentina’s Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China’s Xi after shaking up the G20
Associated Press LA PAZ, Boliva (AP) — Last year, then-presidential candidate Javier Milei declared Argentina would not “make deals with…
Continue ReadingJapan records a trade deficit in October for a 4th straight month, despite export recovery
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and rising energy prices…
Continue ReadingLouisiana governor’s tax overhaul faces opposition as lawmakers and lobbyists horse-trade
Associated Press/Report for America BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s complex tax reform package, intended to deliver…
Continue ReadingCalifornia voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by…
Continue ReadingProsecution ends in case against 2 remaining defendants in Young Thug trial
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — After almost a year of testimony, prosecutors in Atlanta rested their case against the two remaining defendants in…
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The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say
AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be…
Continue ReadingThe dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say
AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be…
Continue ReadingICC prosecutor urges nations to help arrest 6 Libyans allegedly linked to a brutal militia
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is urging Libya and other nations to help arrest six men…
Continue ReadingCalifornia voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by…
Continue ReadingCalifornia voters reject ballot measure that would have raised state’s minimum wage to a national high of $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters reject ballot measure that would have raised state’s minimum wage to a national high of $18 per…
Continue ReadingHong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn’t ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai denied in his landmark national security trial on Wednesday he had asked…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Sparks hire University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill vacant head coach position
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill their vacant head coach position, the franchise announced…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Mayor London Breed loses reelection to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Mayor London Breed lost her reelection race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie. The Associated Press called the…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Mayor London Breed loses reelection to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Mayor London Breed lost her reelection race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie. The Associated Press called the…
Continue ReadingSurvivors of LGBTQ+ club shooting say the deaths and trauma could’ve been avoided in lawsuits
Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Victims and family of those killed in the mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado…
Continue ReadingCongressional panel urges toughing the US-China trade relationship
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional panel has recommended that the U.S. toughen its trade relationship with Beijing. That would roll…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans have advanced legislation that would weaken the powers of the incoming governor,…
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El Centro Regional Medical Center negotiations update for health district merger
ECRMC officials provided an update Monday night on ongoing negotiations to join the Imperial Valley Health…
Continue ReadingUS defense chief regrets China’s decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks
Associated Press VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed regret that his Chinese counterpart chose not to hold…
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