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Health sec’y nom RFK Jr. faces day 2 of Senate grilling over vaccines and more

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Thursday faced a second day of expected fierce grilling at his Senate confirmation hearings…

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Trump’s DOJ reportedly weighs dropping case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Department of Justice officials have discussed with Manhattan prosecutors dropping corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric…

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Costco plans to serve Coke and a smile — and a hot dog

In the Costco Cola Wars, Pepsi won the battle — but it appears Coca-Cola won the war. Costco…

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Meta to pay $25 million to end Trump lawsuit over Jan. 6 ban

Meta Platforms Inc. agreed to pay $25 million to resolve Donald Trump’s claims that his ban from the…

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UPDATE: Trump briefed after passenger jet, Army helicopter collide over D.C.; multiple fatalities reported

ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter…

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There’s a new royal baby in town: Britain’s Princess Beatrice welcomes second child early

Britain’s Princess Beatrice has welcomed her second child. Baby girl Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi was born Jan.…

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Fed holds rates steady, says job market is ‘solid’ while inflation ‘remains somewhat elevated’

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in…

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Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month,…

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid at confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON — In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…

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Tearful former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years for brazen bribery scheme

NEW YORK — Former Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison Wednesday…

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