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Ford to spend $3 billion to expand large truck production to a plant previously set for EVs

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DETROIT — Ford Motor will expand production of its large Super Duty trucks to a Canadian plant that was previously set to be converted into an all-electric vehicle hub.

Appeals court refuses to lift order blocking rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ students

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A federal appeals court kept in place a judge’s order temporarily blocking the Biden administration’s Title IX rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students.

Citadel's Ken Griffin buys a stegosaurus for $45 million in a record auction sale

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Billionaire investor Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of hedge fund Citadel, purchased a late-Jurassic stegosaurus skeleton for $44.6 million at Sotheby’s Wednesday, marking the most valuable fossil ever sold at auction.

Shooter ominously posted online before rally: 'July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds'

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The young Pennsylvania man who opened fire on former President Donald Trump posted an ominous message, telling fellow gamers that this past Saturday would be eventful, lawmakers were told Wednesday.

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Ex-CEO of firm that merged with Trump Media accused of fraud

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The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Patrick Orlando, the former CEO of the company that merged with Truth Social's parent, Trump Media.

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China suspends nuclear talks with Washington

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China has halted nascent nuclear-arms-control talks with the United States in a protest of Washington’s arms sales to Taiwan.

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Bill would require federal prisons to collect environmental health data

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With limited data on how environmental stressors — from poor water quality to rising temperatures to contagious diseases — may harm people living and working in U.S. prisons, legislation introduced Thursday in Congress seeks to begin…

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Democrats are banking on outperforming Biden in key Senate races

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Democrats in tough races in the 2024 elections are hoping President Joe Biden's poll numbers after the debate won't hurt them in November.

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From defeat to dominance: How Trump climbed back to the top of the Republican Party

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It remains to be seen whether Trump will win, but his resurgence already ranks among the most unlikely displays of political staying power in American history.

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Germany to halve military aid to Ukraine, despite Trump remarks

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Germany plans to halve military aid to Ukraine next year, despite concerns that U.S. support for Kyiv could diminish Donald Trump returns to the White House.

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Watch highlights from Night 3 of the Republican National Convention in 3 minutes

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Watch highlights from the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, formally accepted the party's nomination as former President Trump's running mate, as family members of both candidates shared…

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These are the absolute best Prime Day deals of 2024

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Amazon Prime Day ends tonight. Discover the best Prime Day deals at their lowest price in at least three months.

Chuck Schumer had 'blunt' private conversation with Biden about the state of the race

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer presented President Joe Biden with polling data about the 2024 election in a "blunt" one-on-one meeting Saturday in Delaware.

Secret Service says it's appalled by DEI rhetoric against female agents after Trump rally shooting

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The Secret Service said it was appalled by criticism its received about women agents following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

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Secret Service blasted for how long it took to get a bloodied Trump off rally stage

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Some former law enforcement officials fault the Secret Service for failing to rush Donald Trump off the stage - and instead allowing him to put on his shoes and pump his fist in the air.

Peter Navarro gets hero's welcome at convention hours after leaving prison

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MILWAUKEE — Peter Navarro, an aide in former President Donald Trump’s White House, received thunderous cheers at the Republican National Convention Wednesday as he spoke hours after leaving a federal prison in Miami.

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Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez tells allies he will resign after bribery conviction

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The New Jersey lawmaker faced calls to step down from fellow Democrats, including Gov. Phil Murphy who appoint a senator to finish out Menendez's term once he official resigns.

Trump campaign refuses to commit to a VP debate before August's Democratic convention

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Former President Donald Trump's campaign said Wednesday that it won’t agree to proposed dates for a vice presidential debate until at least the Democratic National Convention, which is scheduled to begin Aug. 19.

Biden, looking to bolster Latino support, is forced to cancel speech after Covid diagnosis

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President Joe Biden had to cancel a speech to UnidosUS, the largest Latino advocacy group in the country but said to tell "my folks that we're not getting rid of him that quickly."

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Trump shooter’s gun club defends its culture: ‘That’s not us’

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Clairton Sportsmen’s Club was thrust into the national spotlight after one of its members tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

Ex-Trump officials say they asked the Biden DOJ for protection from Iranian threats but never got an answer

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Three ex-Trump officials who say they were warned the Iranians had targeted them wrote a letter to the Justice Department 18 months ago asking for help, but never received a response.

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JD Vance seeks to provide a Rust Belt boost: From the Politics Desk

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JD Vance aims to provide the Trump campaign with a boost in the Rust Belt states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as the GOP vice presidential nominee.

37+ Prime Day products at the lowest price ever

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Shop some of our favorite products — at their lowest price ever — from Apple, iRobot, Dyson and more this Prime Day 2024.

The best Apple deals during Prime Day

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Amazon Prime Day continues with major Apple discounts. Find the best deals on a wide range of Apple products while sales still lasts.

In Bob Menendez's hometown, his influence is still felt

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U.S. Senator Bob Menendez grew up and started in politics in Union City, New Jersey's most Latino municipality, where there's support, as well as disappointment.

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Willow Bay, Bob Iger to take controlling stake in NWSL's Angel City FC at a $250 million valuation

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Willow Bay and Bob Iger will take a controlling stake in Angel City Football Club, the world’s most valuable women’s professional sports team.

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Trump's White House physician examined him after the shooting and remains by his side at the RNC

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Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, Donald Trump's White House physician, has been by his former patient's side since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

Trump campaign edits GOP convention speeches to tone down political rhetoric

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Trump's campaign has directly edited the final speeches of convention speakers in an effort to tone down the political rhetoric after Saturday's shooting.

John Deere to abandon pride festival sponsorships following online right-wing pressure campaign

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John Deere said Wednesday it would cease lending its name to social events like LGBTQ pride parades — the latest corporation to reassess its stance on hot-button social issues as the culture wars ignite ahead of the 2024 presidential…

How on-time rent payments can help 'credit invisible' consumers be seen

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Housing is the most considerable expense for U.S. consumers — and while high rents and home prices are obstacles to saving for potential homebuyers, access to affordable credit is another significant roadblock.