Thousands of Starbucks workers go on a one-day strike
Workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks walked off the job Thursday in what organizers said was the largest strike yet in the two-year-old effort to…
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Fresh off meeting with China’s Xi, Biden is turning his attention to Asia-Pacific economies
Fresh off his meeting with the leader of China, President Joe Biden on Thursday is addressing CEOs who are grappling with the risks to their…
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Congress approves temporary funding and pushes the fight over the federal budget into the new year
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary government funding package that…
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Boston cafe modeled after Central Perk from “Friends” officially opens
Central Perk Coffeehouse has no smelly cats, but rather subtle nods to the show’s characters and plot lines, says the general…
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Pro-Israel rally happening in Washington DC
Thousands of people from across the country are descending on Washington today to show their support for Israel.…
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Vigil held to honor victims murdered off-campus at University of Idaho one year ago
Hundreds of students gathered at the campus to honor the lives of the victims: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Zana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. They…
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President Biden to meet with President of Mexico
Presidents Biden and Lopez Obrador are expected to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico as well as how…
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Biden wants to show he’s focused on Asia-Pacific, while dealing with Russia-Ukraine and Mideast wars
Biden’s highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday is the main event of his four-day visit to San Francisco, where…
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President Biden hosts Las Vegas Golden Knights at the White House
The team presented Biden with a number 46 Golden Knights jersey, and a special gold hockey stick to mark the…
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House Republicans plan to avert government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson opted to go with a two-step continuing resolution over a more typical funding extension that would cover the entire…
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Mid America Pet Food brands recalled due to salmonella contamination
The brands impacted include multiple bag sizes of Victor Super Premium Dog and Cat Foods, Wayne Feeds Dog and Cat Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food, and…
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Activists march across San Francisco protesting APEC
Activists are protesting corporate profits, environmental abuses, poor working conditions and the Israel-Hamas war were united in their march on the…
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South Carolina Senator Tim Scott suspends his GOP presidential campaign
Scott soon saw an uptick in early-state polls, but failed to gain enough traction and his poll numbers stagnated as his in-state rival Nikki Haley’s…
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Capitol rioter plans 2024 run as a Libertarian candidate in Arizona’s 8th congressional district
Online paperwork shows the 35-year-old Jacob Chansley filed a candidate statement of interest Thursday, indicating he wants to run as a Libertarian…
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“The Marvels” debuts in $47 million, the lowest opening weekend for an MCU film
A new Marvel movie in theaters has usually meant a sure number-one debut. Is that still the…
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Israeli President on ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict
The President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan Sunday on the ongoing Israel-Hamas…
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“Trufresh” cantaloupes recalled due to salmonella contamination
All sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers with the Malichita label and sold from October 16 to October 23 are part of the…
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The APEC members represent more than 60% of the world’s economy, and when leaders from the 21 economies meet in San Francisco over the next six days,…
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The Grinch visits a children’s hospital in North Carolina
“The Grinch” made a stop at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem Friday. He visited with patients, giving them a chance to see the beloved…
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LGBTQ Veterans still waiting for VA benefits
Gay service members have been thrown out of the Armed Forces dating back to World War II, but the U.S. officially ended the practice in 2011 with the…
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