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    Why Republicans are trying to roll back a law that has protected whales, seals and other sea animals for over 50 years

    It depends on what you mean by protection and harassment, and what will be good for the fishing industry and the wider economy.

    By Patrick Whittle and The Associated Press
    October 12, 2025

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    Trump names Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county judge, as interim top federal prosecutor in D.C.
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    Trump names Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county judge, as interim top federal prosecutor in D.C.

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    Spain’s historic April 28 blackout sparks new debate over green energy shift
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    Spain’s historic April 28 blackout sparks new debate over green energy shift

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    Trump touts his Scottish heritage—but Lewis islanders prefer to forget
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    Trump touts his Scottish heritage—but Lewis islanders prefer to forget

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    May 9, 2025
    Elon Musk speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on February 20, 2025.
    Finance

    In a first, a pension fund has voted to block new investments in Tesla: ‘Musk has destroyed the brand’

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    Trump cuts tariffs on U.K. cars, steel and aluminum but keeps 10% base duty while Britain trims its taxes on 2,500 U.S. products
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    Trump cuts tariffs on U.K. cars, steel and aluminum but keeps 10% base duty while Britain trims its taxes on 2,500 U.S. products

    By Josh Boak, Chris Megerian, Jill Lawless and The Associated Press
    May 9, 2025
    Lutnick warns no ‘fast deals’ for Japan and South Korea
    Politics

    Lutnick warns no ‘fast deals’ for Japan and South Korea

    By Justin Sink and Bloomberg
    May 9, 2025
    Sam Altman testifies before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
    Tech

    Sam Altman urges lawmakers against regulations that could ‘slow down’ U.S. in AI race against China

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    Trump calls Fed Chairman Powell a ‘fool’ but despite relentless attacks, he may be keeping him around for one key reason
    Economy

    Trump calls Fed Chairman Powell a ‘fool’ but despite relentless attacks, he may be keeping him around for one key reason

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    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell walks to his left past several staggered American flags and flags with the emblem of the Federal Reserve.
    Finance

    Jerome Powell says the Fed can afford to wait and see before cutting rates. Other economists aren’t so sure

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    Trump announces ‘comprehensive’ trade deal with U.K. though it’s likely to fall short of a full free trade agreement
    Politics

    Trump announces ‘comprehensive’ trade deal with U.K. though it’s likely to fall short of a full free trade agreement

    By Zeke Miller, Jill Lawless and The Associated Press
    May 8, 2025
    Missouri is about to become first U.S. state to exempt stock and crypto sale profits from income taxes
    Politics

    Missouri is about to become first U.S. state to exempt stock and crypto sale profits from income taxes

    By David A. Lieb and The Associated Press
    May 8, 2025
    17 states are suing Trump administration for blocking billions in funds for EV chargers
    Politics

    17 states are suing Trump administration for blocking billions in funds for EV chargers

    By Sophie Austin, Alexa St. John and The Associated Press
    May 8, 2025
    House GOP want to use tax-cut package to authorize sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Nevada and Utah
    Politics

    House GOP want to use tax-cut package to authorize sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Nevada and Utah

    By Matthew Daly, Matthew Brown and The Associated Press
    May 8, 2025
    Trump replaces his original surgeon general pick with a wellness influencer close to RFK Jr.
    Politics

    Trump replaces his original surgeon general pick with a wellness influencer close to RFK Jr.

    By Seung Min Kim, Matthew Perrone and The Associated Press
    May 8, 2025
    Trump’s conflicting statements confuse tariff picture—is it ‘strategic uncertainty’ or is he unclear what he wants?
    Politics

    Trump’s conflicting statements confuse tariff picture—is it ‘strategic uncertainty’ or is he unclear what he wants?

    By Josh Boak and The Associated Press
    May 8, 2025
    Mid-term vote holds key to Philippines riding out tariff-linked risks
    Politics

    Mid-term vote holds key to Philippines riding out tariff-linked risks

    By Ditas Lopez, Neil Jerome Morales and Bloomberg
    May 8, 2025
    A close-up shot of Fed Chair Jerome Powell at the podium pursing his lips.
    Finance

    Fed might have to pick between solving unemployment or inflation, Powell says

    By Greg McKenna and Paolo Confino
    May 7, 2025
    AI’s advances may improve the world, but without the right protections, the tech could threaten children everywhere, experts warn
    Conferences

    AI’s advances may improve the world, but without the right protections, the tech could threaten children everywhere, experts warn

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    May 7, 2025
    Fed Chair Jerome Powell creates a space between his thumb and the index finger on his right hand as he speaks at a podium with an American flag in the background.
    Finance

    Federal Reserve doesn’t budge on interest rates as Trump tariff uncertainty still reigns

    By Greg McKenna and Paolo Confino
    May 7, 2025
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    North America

    After an early boom, organic farming is falling: ‘We can’t find anybody as willing to work’

    By Caitlyn Daproza, Patrick Whittle and The Associated Press
    May 7, 2025
    Alexander Lacik stands over a display case and has a group of people around him, listening to him speak.
    Retail

    Pandora CEO says producing jewelry in America ‘simply won’t work’: ‘I can’t find that amount of talent that actually has this craft experience in the U.S.’

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    May 7, 2025
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    Politics

    U.S. and China officials agree on first high-level trade talks since Trump announced tariffs

    By Zeke Miller, Fatima Hussein, Didi Tang and The Associated Press
    May 7, 2025
    A group of anonymous traders scored a $100 million payday by buying Melania Trump’s memecoin just before it launched publicly
    Politics

    A group of anonymous traders scored a $100 million payday by buying Melania Trump’s memecoin just before it launched publicly

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    May 7, 2025
    Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem says travelers without REAL ID can fly for now, but may have to deal with extra screening
    Travel & Leisure

    Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem says travelers without REAL ID can fly for now, but may have to deal with extra screening

    By Rebecca Santana, Olga R. Rodriguez and The Associated Press
    May 7, 2025
    Elon Musk in a cap that reads "Gulf of America"
    Politics

    DOGE cuts at IRS are ‘Christmas coming early’ for tax cheats, policy analyst says

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    May 7, 2025
    Puerto Rico governor slammed for backing off $365 million in funding for solar power as island recovers from power outages
    Politics

    Puerto Rico governor slammed for backing off $365 million in funding for solar power as island recovers from power outages

    By Danica Coto and The Associated Press
    May 7, 2025
    Trade talk between the U.S. and China is boosting markets, but investors are really waiting for Fed Chair Powell to speak
    Finance

    Trade talk between the U.S. and China is boosting markets, but investors are really waiting for Fed Chair Powell to speak

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    May 7, 2025
    Canadian PM Mark Carney and President Donald Trump agree to disagree about Canada becoming the 51st state: ‘It won’t be for sale. Ever.’
    Politics

    Canadian PM Mark Carney and President Donald Trump agree to disagree about Canada becoming the 51st state: ‘It won’t be for sale. Ever.’

    By Rob Gillies, Josh Boak and The Associated Press
    May 7, 2025
    U.S. and Chinese officials are finally set to meet for trade talks, a month after Trump hiked tariffs to a sky-high 145%
    Politics

    U.S. and Chinese officials are finally set to meet for trade talks, a month after Trump hiked tariffs to a sky-high 145%

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    May 7, 2025
    India and Pakistan exchange artillery fire in major escalation of tensions as world leaders urge calm
    Politics

    India and Pakistan exchange artillery fire in major escalation of tensions as world leaders urge calm

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