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US economy exceeds expectations by adding 64,000 jobs in November, according to government report
Bureau of Labor Statistics says the unemployment rate increased to 4.6%, however.
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Trump's antisemitism special envoy nominee says platforms should label supposed misinformation
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun echoes the Biden administration's portrayal of collaboration rather than coercion when it comes to working with social media companies to "recognize when something is not factually correct" and label it as such.
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Ford takes $19.5 billion in charges amid shift away from electric vehicles
“Instead of plowing billions into the future knowing these large EVs will never make money, we are pivoting,” Ford CEO Jim Farley said.
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Governors Cox and Shapiro engage at National Cathedral for 'A dialogue we sorely need'
The governors were asked who, if anyone, bears responsibility for the normalization of violent rhetoric. Shapiro blamed President Trump.
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Supreme Court to decide this week whether to take up 'climate' case allowing oil company to be sued
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide on Friday whether to consider a case allowing state and local governments to sue fossil fuel companies for alleged damages related to climate change.
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School district trampled due process in criminal probe of student for Charlie Kirk message: lawsuit
Student got permission from front office to honor slain activist on "spirit rock," but officials accused her of criminal vandalism, coerced a confession, searched phone without a warrant and never informed her of her rights, lawsuit says.
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As federal investigation expands, MN Gov. Walz tells Seattle crowd he'll welcome more Somalis
Walz drew a standing ovation upon his introduction, despite the fact he’s been under intense scrutiny and a federal investigation concerning massive fraud involving the Somali community in state social services programs under his watch.
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One dead in shooting at Kentucky State University, sheriff's office confirms suspect is in custody
The names of the people who were shot have not been released so far, but the second person has been transported to the hospital in stable but critical condition.
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New York Catholic archdiocese to negotiate sex-abuse settlement with 1,300 accusers, raising $300M
“As we have repeatedly acknowledged, the sexual abuse of minors long ago has brought shame upon our church,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan said
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Kimmel extends contract with ABC through 2027 for his late-night show
The extension comes after “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was suspended for about a week in September
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Conservative group reaches major settlement with DoD on producing dog tags with Bible verses
The settlement comes after production of the dog tags was halted following a complaint from an anti-religious group in 2019.
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US House bill seeks to make transit safer, cheaper; welcomed by California pols
The bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, giving it the potential to generate bipartisan support. However, there is some skepticism that it will pass, given the political climate in Washington, D.C.
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With MN Gov Walz under fire over alleged fraud, WA gov appears to be reconsidering fundraiser
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sent letters to Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison last week, requesting copies of all of their communication concerning fraudulent activity in several programs.