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Treasury issues proposed regulations to make homeownership more affordable
The law includes a section that bans large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, which codifies one of the president's executive orders that stopped Wall Street investors from competing with Americans for homes.
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After Trump floats military option, Rubio urges Cubans seeking change to work discreetly with CIA
Rubio, who is of Cuban descent, previously expressed frustration and disappointment with the Cuban government, claiming the Caribbean country was already a "failed state."
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Appeals court finds illegal aliens have no right to bond hearings
The matter may reach the Supreme Court, but the Friday decision represents a considerable win for the administration.
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Australia records first H5N1 case in a mammal as bird flu outbreak expands
The highly pathogenic virus was found in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia, officials said.
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Landfill collapse in Guinea’s capital kills 30 after heavy rains trigger landslide
The downpour destabilized the towering mass of refuse and triggered a landslide that engulfed makeshift homes built nearby.
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President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, attend Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington
Trump took a victory lap in the presidential limo and waved the flag to start the race
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Canada tariffs take effect at 50%; Ottawa vows to match
President Donald Trump imposed the tariffs under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the Depression-era Smoot-Hawley law, after last-ditch talks collapsed late Friday. The duties cover about $20 billion in Canadian goods, from wine to hockey sticks to cement.
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Critics say aircraft safety bill provides tax haven for private jet owners
A last-minute amendment tacked onto the House-passed ALERT Act would prohibit using aircraft transponder data “to identify aircraft for the purpose of obtaining revenue from the owner or operator” without permission.
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Nevada brush fire covers more than 13,000 acres, governor issues state of emergency
The fire was reportedly started by humans, according to reports.
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America’s 25-year War on Terror: Nearly 45k U.S. service members, personnel dead
After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, President George W. Bush launched the Global War on Terrorism with the goal to destroy al-Queda, the Taliban and other terrorist organizations.
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Freedom 250 Grand Prix brings IndyCar racing to streets of nation's capital for first time
Pre-race programming begins at 11:30 a.m., with President Trump taking a lap in the presidential limousine
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Federal judge strikes down Trump policy suspending processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
The decision affects countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia
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Laptop fire leaves passengers injured on American Airlines flight
The incident occurred Friday on American Airlines Flight 2398, which was carrying about 133 passengers.