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US weather agency faces big layoffs under Trump’s civil service cuts
US weather agency plans to fire 1,000 in second round of cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. weather agency, NOAA, plans to lay off 1,029 workers following 1,300 job cuts earlier this year. This...

New Mexico reports first measles-related death in over 40 years
Unvaccinated New Mexico adult tests positive for measles after death

SANTA FE: New Mexico: A New Mexico resident who died recently tested positive for measles, marking the state's first measles-related...

Philippines' Duterte detained at request of International Criminal Court
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested under ICC orders

MANILA, Philippines - In a dramatic move, the International Criminal Court on Tuesday arrested the former president of the Philippines,...

Latest US pullback from international climate efforts
United States quits board of UN climate damage fund, letter shows

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The United States has withdrawn from the board of a U.N. climate fund designed to help poor countries deal with...

Protests mount over detention of Columbia University student
Jailed Columbia University student moved from NYC to Louisiana

NEW YORK CITY, New York - A student of Columbia University, arrested for protesting against the carnage in  Gaza, has been moved out...

Los Angeles, Pasadena sue Edison over devastating wildfire
LA County, Pasadena, sue Southern California Edison over wildfires

LOS ANGELES, California: Los Angeles County, Pasadena, and other public agencies have sued Edison International and its subsidiary,...

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Another volatile day for Wall Street as Trump doubles-down on tariffs
Wall Street freefall continues, Dow Jones drops another 478 points

NEW YORK, New York - The freefall fn U.S. stocks continued Tuesday with all the major indices taking a hit durin g the bulk of the...

New Trump policy ends collective bargaining for 50,000 TSA officers
US ends collective bargaining for 50,000 TSA officers

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration announced this week that it will end collective bargaining rights for about 50,000 TSA officers...

Walmart faces pushback as it asks Chinese suppliers to cut prices
Walmart asks China suppliers for price cuts on Trump tariffs

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas: Walmart is pressuring some Chinese suppliers to cut prices in response to President Donald Trump's imposed U.S....

US urges India to cut tariffs, boost defense buys for more trade
US pushes India to lower tariffs, buy more defense products

NEW DELHI, India: The United States is pressing India to lower tariffs and increase defense purchases to secure a stronger bilateral...

Horror day on Wall Street, Nasdaq loses 4 percent
U.S. stock markets shatter, Dow Jones drops 890 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks plunged on Monday, joining a global rout which followed U.S. President Donald Trump not ruling out...

U.S. dollar weighed down by tariffs, stock market woes
U.S. dollar has weak start to new week

NEW YORK CITY, New York - The global foreign exchange market experienced notable shifts on Monday, influenced by escalating trade tensions...

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