Veterans wait 30 years on average for the U.S. to acknowledge toxic exposures, new report says
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Treasury yields end at highest levels in up to 2 weeks after jobless claims, Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge
Two-, 10- and 30-year Treasury yields finished higher for a third straight session on Thursday after fresh U.S. economic data indicated that the labor market and factory sector were continuing to ...40 minutes ago -
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The U.S. health care system is failing, a startling new report finds
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Former CIA officer gets 30 years in prison for assaulting dozens of women
A former CIA officer was sentenced to 30 years in prison for heinous crimes against more than two dozen women around the world. Some of Brian Jeffrey Raymond's victims appeared in court for his ...1 hour ago -
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.09%, lowest level since February 2023
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged closer to 6% this week and is now at its lowest level since early February 20233 hours ago -
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12:30 Report — Schumer takes funding deadline into his own hands
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U.S. spends most, ranks last in health among wealthy nations, report says
Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were ranked the highest overall, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.4 hours ago -
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.09% After Fed Rate Cut
The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest in buying, selling and remortgaging, economists said.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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U.S. Air Force gives update on new B-21 stealth bomber
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U.S. Steel’s stock up 2% after offering strong guidance and confidence Nippon deal can close by year-end
United States Steel Corp.’s stock rose 2.2% early Thursday after the company updated third-quarter guidance and said it’s still confident it can win the necessary approvals for its planned takeover ...6 hours ago -
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Former CIA officer sentenced to 30 years for sexually assaulting scores of women
Brian Jeffrey Raymond of California was found guilty of drugging and raping women in his government apartments. A former CIA officer who drugged and sexually assaulted dozens of women was ...7 hours ago -
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Congress approaches fiscal new year with plenty of noisemakers
House Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to pull the six-month stopgap continuing appropriations bill due to lack of votes, raising questions about a possible putsch by Republicans to remove him from ...9 hours ago -
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WATCH: Photographer son has parents recreate their NYC honeymoon photos 30 years later
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Homeowners scramble to refinance as U.S. mortgage rates hit two-year lows
Mortgage applications rose 14.2% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.10 hours ago - Mortgage -
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Former CIA officer jailed for 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting women
Former CIA officer Brian Jeffrey Raymond was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for drugging and sexually abusing and filming multiple women without their consent, in one of the most serious ...11 hours ago -
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Harris has closed the gap with Trump on who would handle the economy better, new report says
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A wave of deadly walkie-talkie explosions sweeps Lebanon day after widespread pager attack
More device explosions were reported in Lebanon, a day after pagers belonging to Hezbollah members detonated, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 3,000.20 hours ago -
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White House says U.S. was not involved in Lebanon device explosions
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby addressed reports of exploding devices in Lebanon. Kirby said the U.S. was not involved in the deadly blasts and did not address ...Yesterday -
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New reports of explosions in Lebanon one day after pager attacks
More device explosions were reported across Lebanon, just one day after pagers belonging to Hezbollah members detonated across the country, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 3,000 ...Yesterday -
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More deadly blasts reported in Lebanon day after Hezbollah pagers explode
Lebanese officials say more handheld devices exploded a day after thousands of pagers carried by Hezbollah members blew up in an attack blamed on Israel.Yesterday -
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Deep Links Between Alcohol and Cancer Are Described in New Report
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12:30 Report — Who will lowering interest rates help?
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Veterans wait 30 years on average for the U.S. to acknowledge toxic exposures, new report says
Army Staff Sgt. Mark Jackson kept a daily journal, documenting how he became permanently sickened while stationed at the Karshi-Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan in 2003.Yesterday -
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U.S. passports can now be renewed online, State Department says
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.Yesterday -
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Blinken says U.S. was not involved in exploding pager incidents against Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. was not involved with and did not have advance knowledge of the alleged exploding pager attacks against Hezbollah that have killed at least 12 ...Yesterday -
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Letby hospital didn't show families full report
The mother of twin boys told the Thirlwall Inquiry she had only seen the unredacted version this week.Yesterday -
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Cancer deaths have declined 33% in 30 years, but alcohol is still a major problem
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.Yesterday -
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Plastic Waste and Toxic Sludge: A Sweep of a Messy Beat
The Climate reporter Hiroko Tabuchi is interested in all the things we take for granted about our environment.Yesterday -
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Biden Administration Extends Review Period for Nippon Takeover of U.S. Steel
U.S. Steel’s chief, David Burritt, expressed confidence on Tuesday that the sale of the American manufacturer to a Japanese owner would close “on its merits” despite bipartisan backlash.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Alaska Airlines Can Merge With Hawaiian Airlines, U.S. Says
The airlines agreed to maintain some routes and meet other conditions to secure the Transportation Department’s approval of their merger.2 days ago - Travel -
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Ubisoft Denies Reports XDefiant Is Dying, Provides Updated Year One Roadmap
Ubisoft has released an updated Year One roadmap for its free-to-play shooter, XDefiant , highlighting important changes and new content coming down the road. The blog post also denies reports ...2 days ago -
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Betting on U.S. Elections Undermines Confidence in Voting, Agency Says
TheCommodities and Futures Trading Commission continues its bid to keep New York startup Kalshi from taking money for election wagers.2 days ago -
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Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger
A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more.2 days ago -
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The Hill's 12:30 Report — Johnson barrels toward risky shutdown plan
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Iran’s ambassador in Lebanon has been wounded in the explosion of pagers in the country, Iranian news reports say
Iran’s ambassador in Lebanon has been wounded in the explosion of pagers in the country, Iranian news reports say2 days ago - Iran -
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Our Reporter on Trump and a New Era of Political Violence
The latest apparent assassination attempt against Donald J. Trump indicates how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by Mr. Trump and against him. Peter Baker, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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China's ultra-rich population sees 'dramatic' growth in last 10 years, outpacing the U.S., report shows
The world's super rich club saw a significant expansion over the past 10 years, with China leading the charge, a report by Henley & Partners showed.2 days ago - China -
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested in New York after indictment
Federal prosecutors are set to announce the charges Tuesday when the indictment is unsealed.2 days ago - New York -
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Takeaways from AP's report on a new abortion clinic in rural southeast Kansas
A new abortion clinic has brought the debate over reproductive rights to a small college town in the southeast corner of Kansas4 days ago - Abortion