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War with Iran keeps gas prices over $4 a gallon nationwide
The U.S. price of a gallon of regular grade gasoline remained above $4 a gallon for the fifth consecutive day on Friday as escalating Middle East tensions and low domestic oil inventories put downward pressure on American fuel supplies.
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Two companies sue to challenge new tariffs claiming they fall short on revenue
An outside budget analysis found the new duties replace less than 60% of the revenue the government lost when the Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump's tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977.
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Tony Romo arrested for allegedly operating vehicle while intoxicated
Romo, who is most well known as the former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, was reportedly stopped on a highway and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He has since been released but is due in court on Sept. 21.
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Unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Racine mobile voting van, keep polling places
The liberal-majority court unanimously ruled that Racine, and other cities in Wisconsin, cannot use vans to collect ballots.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court upholds dismissal of Tulsa Race Massacre reparations lawsuit
The lawsuit was brought by Viola Fletcher, who is now 110, and Lessie Benningfield Randle, who is 109. It was also brought by Hughes Van Ellis Sr., who died last year at age 102.
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17 state AGs sue Biden administration for allowing foreign farmworkers to unionize
Federal law bans American farm workers from collective bargaining.
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Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate, signals just one cut is expected before year's end
Recently released forecasts show only slight optimism about inflation remains on track to falls to the Fed’s targeted 2% goal
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Southern Baptist Convention votes against ban on female pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention still has in its constitution a statement that only men can be pastors.
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Gym owner who defied COVID lockdown calls Democratic governors 'foot soldiers' in closing states
"They were carrying out their mission and their mission was to lock the states down for as long or forever as possible," Ian Smith said.
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Iowa argues law banning sexually explicit books in schools should be reinstated
The court also blocked a provision that prohibits the discussion of gender or sexuality in Iowa's classrooms.
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Injunction granted against ATF's 'firearms dealer' rule for 4 states, 4 groups
The rule defines firearms dealers requiring a license as anyone who engages in “a single firearm transaction or offer to engage in a transaction.”
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White House calls pro-Palestine protests at site honoring Oct. 7 victims 'horrifying'
White House continues its pattern of condemning protests that are perceived as antisemitic
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NBA great Jerry West passes away at 86
Jerry West, the NBA's third player to eclipse 25,000 career points and architect of the Lakers' dynasty, passes away