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Investigators say dispatching errors led to Union Pacific train crash that killed 2 workers

OMAHA, Neb. -- Dispatching errors combined with the failure of two backup systems allowed a Union Pacific train to slam…

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Carlos Alcaraz’s surprising US Open loss to Botic van de Zandschulp raises questions | Sports

2024-08-31 00:50:02 NEW YORK (AP) — Everyone kept waiting for Carlos Alcaraz to turn things around at the U.S. Open.Alcaraz…

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Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased to 6.35% this week, the lowest level in more than a year

Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased to 6.35% this week, the lowest level in more…

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Arlington cemetery official was 'pushed aside' during Trump staff dispute but won't press charges, Army spokesman says

Arlington cemetery official was 'pushed aside' during Trump staff dispute but won't press charges, Army spokesman says

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‘Crisis pregnancy centers’ sue Massachusetts for campaign targeting their anti-abortion practices

BOSTON -- Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey launched a $1 million taxpayer-funded initiative in June designed to discourage people from seeking…

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California lawmakers pass bill that could make undocumented immigrants eligible for home loans

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Undocumented immigrants in California could be eligible for state assistance in buying a home under a bill…

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Megan Thee Stallion hosts, Taylor Swift dominates: Here’s what to know about the 2024 MTV VMAs

NEW YORK -- Rapper, singer, songwriter, businesswoman, hot girl summer purveyor and now... award show host? Megan Thee Stallion will…

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California advances landmark legislation to regulate large AI models

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Efforts in California to establish first-in-the-nation safety measures for the largest artificial intelligence…

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Gunman in the Trump shooting searched for Trump and Biden events but saw July rally as 'target of opportunity,' FBI says

Gunman in the Trump shooting searched for Trump and Biden events but saw July rally as 'target of opportunity,' FBI…

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Nvidia stock slips even after earnings top Wall Street estimates and demand for AI chips surge | National News

2024-08-29 15:50:02 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by…

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Kamala Harris’ election would defy history. Just 1 sitting VP has been elected president since 1836

NEW YORK -- As Vice President Kamala Harris begins her fall campaign for the White House, she can look to…

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Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery visit stirs controversy

2024-08-29 14:00:02 (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign stirred new controversy this week during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery that…

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California lawmakers pass protections for pregnant women in prisons and ban on legacy admissions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California could expand protections for pregnant people who are incarcerated, ban legacy admissions at private colleges and…

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Georgia Senate Republicans push to further restrict trans women in sports

ATLANTA -- A Georgia Senate committee kicked off a new push by Republicans in the state to ban transgender women…

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Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results

ATLANTA -- The state and national Democratic parties sued Monday to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia's State Election…

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Judge accepts insanity plea from man who attacked Virginia congressman’s office with bat

A northern Virginia man who attacked staffers in the district office of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly with a baseball bat…

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Kelces cash in: Travis and Jason Kelce take popular ‘New Heights’ podcast to Amazon’s Wondery

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, are taking their popular “New Heights” podcast…

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NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until a February return with SpaceX, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule

NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until a February return with SpaceX, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule

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Man charged with making online threats to kill election officials in Colorado and Arizona

DURANGO, Colo. -- A 45-year-old Colorado man was charged Monday with making numerous online threats to kill election officials and…

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Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdraws offer for Paramount, allowing Skydance merger to go ahead

NEW YORK -- The merger between entertainment giant Paramount and media company Skydance is set to go ahead after Edgar…

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