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Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
The U.S. Coast Guard says the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand
March 27, 2024Boeing tells airlines to check pilot seats after report that an accidental shift led plane to plunge
Boeing is telling airlines to inspect switches on pilots’ seats after a published report said an accidental seat movement likely caused the sudden plunge of a LATAM Airlines plane flying to New Zealand
March 15, 2024Rules that helped set real estate agent commissions changing. What you need to know
The cost of hiring a real estate agent to buy or sell a home may soon change, along with decades-old rules that have helped determine broker commissions
March 18, 2024
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US judge in Nevada hands wild horse advocates rare victory in ruling on mustang management plans
Wild horse advocates in Nevada have scored a rare legal victory
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Audit finds inadequate state oversight in Vermont's largest fraud case
A state audit has found that Vermont did not provide adequate oversight to prevent the massive fraud that occurred in ski area and other development projects funded by foreign investors’ money through a special visa program
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Baltimore bridge collapse: Who will pay for the destroyed bridge, harmed businesses and lost lives?
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is a multi-layered tragedy: For the families and friends of those killed or presumed dead, it’s a profound and personal loss
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A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on
American Airlines is easing a restriction in its pet policy
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Kia’s design chief talks about the brand's design philosophy
Karim Habib, head of Kia Global Design, says design is an important factor for customers.
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OpenAI reveals Voice Engine, but won't yet publicly release the risky AI voice-cloning technology
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is getting into the voice assistant business and showing off new technology that can clone a person’s voice, but says it won’t yet release it publicly due to safety concerns
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Robot disguised as a coyote or fox will scare wildlife away from runways at Alaska airport
A headless robot about the size of a labrador retriever will be camouflaged as a coyote or fox to ward off migratory birds and other wildlife at Alaska's second largest airport
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US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that more than 540,000 Ford pickup trucks can abruptly downshift to a lower gear and increase the risk of a crash
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The Texas attorney general is investigating a key Boeing supplier and asking about diversity
The Texas attorney general says he's investigating a key Boeing supplier that is already under scrutiny by federal regulators over the quality of its work on Boeing planes
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Gas prices climb nearly 14%
Warm weather travelers are driving up demand for gas, combining with refineries switching to a blend of more expensive summer fuel, experts said.
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Powell says Fed wants to see 'more good inflation readings' before it can cut rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated a message he has sounded in recent weeks: While the Fed expects to cut interest rates this year, it won’t be ready to do so until it sees “more good inflation readings’’ and is more confident that annual p...
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Wrexham takes step closer to promotion with win over Mansfield
Wrexham, the fourth-tier Welsh team co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, has taken a step toward another promotion by beating Mansfield 2-0
March 29
March 29
Could tugboats have helped avert the bridge collapse tragedy in Baltimore?
Tugboats were not escorting the massive cargo ship Dali when it lost power in the Port of Baltimore and slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, toppling the span and killing six people
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Here's why gas prices are suddenly higher
Warm-weather travelers are driving up demand for gas, experts said.
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What stores are open on Easter Sunday 2024? See Walmart, Target, Costco hours
Don't count on a favorite store being open on Easter Sunday
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'The Godmother' of Diamond District discusses personal touch behind the hustle
Kerri Lavine has been in the business for over 40 years.
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Gas prices go up as spring travel heats up
Gas prices are rising faster than usual this year and Americans seem to be cooling on a certain hot sauce.
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A tropical cyclone makes landfall in northern Madagascar, killing 18 people
A tropical cyclone that swept across Madagascar has killed 18 people and left four missing after making landfall on the island's north earlier this week
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EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency has set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles
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An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures easing gradually
A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve slipped last month in a sign that price pressures continue to ease
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An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures easing gradually
An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures easing gradually
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Thailand steps up border control of livestock after anthrax outbreak is reported in neighboring Laos
Thailand’s government has ordered officials to closely monitor livestock along the border with Laos after more than 50 people were reported to have contracted anthrax in the neighboring country
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Asian shares have ended mostly higher in quiet, Good Friday holiday trading and European and U.S. markets were closed
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The EU plans to fast-track some financial aid to Egypt. The usual funding safeguards will not apply
The European Union aims to fast-track up to $1.1 billion in financial aid to Egypt, using a funding procedure that bypasses parliamentary oversight and other safeguards
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Huawei’s profit more than doubles in 2023, sales up 9.6% as cloud and digital businesses grow
Chinese telecoms gear company Huawei Technologies has reported its profit more than doubled last year as its cloud and digital businesses thrived in spite of U.S. sanctions
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5 dead and over 100 hospitalized from recalled Japanese health supplements
In the week since a line of Japanese health supplements began being recalled, five people have died and more than 100 people are hospitalized
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Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts
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Migrant workers who helped build modern China have scant or no pensions, and can't retire
China’s first generation of migrant workers played an integral role in the country's transformation from an impoverished nation to an economic powerhouse
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Activists watch for potential impact on environment as Key Bridge cleanup unfolds
As authorities begin removing twisted wreckage from the the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, they’re confronting the potential for environmental fallout
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Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts say
Experts say rebuilding Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years
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As cranes arrive at Baltimore bridge collapse site, governor describes daunting task of cleaning up
A crane that can lift 1,000 tons has appeared near the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepare to begin clearing wreckage
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March 29
Network political contributors have a long history. But are they more trouble than they're worth?
NBC News' messy hiring and firing of former Republican National Committee head Ronna McDaniel puts a spotlight on television's practice of paying on-air political contributors
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March 28
Georgia teachers and state employees will get pay raises as state budget passes
Georgia lawmakers are agreeing on pay raises for public school teachers and state employees, although they still have differences to work out in the upcoming budget
March 28
March 28
Ex-Caltrain employee and contractor charged with building secret homes with public funds
Authorities allege that a former employee of Caltrain and a former contractor for the mass transit system connecting Silicon Valley with San Francisco used public funds to build two small apartments for themselves inside two train stations
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Baltimore bridge collapse puts the highly specialized role of ship's pilot under the spotlight
Two pilots were at the helm of the cargo ship Dali on Tuesday when it lost power and, minutes later, crashed into a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse and kill six construction workers
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Texas judge moves late fee case to DC, accusing banks of venue shopping for favorable ruling
A federal judge in Texas has accused the major banking industry groups and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce of forum shopping in their lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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March 28
Youngkin vetoes Virginia bills mandating minimum wage increase, establishing marijuana retail sales
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed two top Democratic legislative priorities
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March 28
Patchwork international regulations govern cargo ships like the one that toppled Baltimore bridge
Critics say the patchwork system of safety regulations governing massive cargo ships like the one that toppled a Baltimore bridge this week can allow shippers to skirt oversight
March 28
March 28
Facebook News tab will soon be unavailable as Meta scales back news and political content
Meta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the U.S. and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politics
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March 28
California proposal would change how power bills are calculated, aiming to relieve summer spikes
A new proposal from California regulators would change how power companies calculate their customer's bills
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
Wall Street coasted to its latest winning month and quarter by rising to more records
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery rose $1.82 to $83.17 per barrel Thursday
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March 28
Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant
Georgia lawmakers have agreed to change a state law so that a private utility can provide water service to homes near Hyundai's upcoming electric vehicle plant without permission from local governments
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March 28
The stock market has skyrocketed to start 2024. Will it continue?
The S&P 500 has climbed 10% this year.
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March 28
A timeline of the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried and the colossal failure of FTX
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of fraud for stealing at least $10 billion from customers and investors
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March 28
Ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he will sell cannabis edibles
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura has announced he is entering the cannabis market as a seller
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March 28
Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M
Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet
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March 28
Kroger is closing 3 spoke facilities in its Texas and Florida e-commerce operations
Kroger is shuttering three spoke facilities in its Texas and Florida e-commerce operations
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March 28
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly this week, welcome news for home shoppers facing rising prices and a stubbornly low inventory of properties on the market this spring homebuying season
March 28
March 28
The Bankman-Fried verdict, explained
Sam Bankman-Fried co-founded the FTX crypto exchange in 2019 and quickly built it into the world’s second most popular place to trade digital currency
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