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Customs intercepts over $12M in meth at border crossing
PHARR, Texas (AP) — Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted nearly $13 million worth of methamphetamine inside a truck carrying frozen strawberries that crossed into the U.S. from Mexico. The agency on Tuesday said officers…
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Paid family leave is an investment in public health, not a handout
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Darby Saxbe, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (THE CONVERSATION) Most Americans –…
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Nissan ex-boss Ghosn’s new lawyer questions handling of case
TOKYO (AP) — The newly appointed star defender for former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn said Wednesday that he believes the case against his client does “not meet international standards” and could scare international businesses away…
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Budget carrier FlyDubai ends 2018 with $43.5M loss
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s government-owned budget carrier FlyDubai said Wednesday its revenues increased to $1.7 billion in 2018, though the airline ended the year with a loss of $43.5 million. The airline…
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Tax changes: Alimony may still offer state tax deduction
You may have heard that alimony payments are no longer deductible for federal income tax purposes. But you might still be able to deduct it from your state income taxes. Here’s what you need to know if you’re newly divorced and filing taxes.
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Air France and KLM end power struggle, agree to closer ties
PARIS (AP) — Air France and KLM have reached a compromise on tightening ties between the airlines, ending a power struggle that had alarmed the Dutch government, staff and shareholders. Air France also secured a…
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‘Fight Back!’ consumer reporter David Horowitz dies
“Fight Back! With David Horowitz” won multiple Emmys and had a huge audience as Horowitz investigated product defects, tested advertising claims and confronted companies with customer complaints.
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Japan trade deficit highest in 5 yrs, hit by China doldrums
TOKYO (AP) — Japan reports its exports tumbled 8.4 percent in January from a year earlier, as slowing Chinese growth pushed its monthly trade deficit to the highest level in nearly five years. Exports to…
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Asian shares mostly higher, extending Wall St advance
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday after a modestly high finish on Wall Street that extended the market’s gains into a fourth week. The Nikkei 225 index rose 0.6 percent…
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US automakers to Trump: Don’t slap tariffs on imported cars
DETROIT (AP) — America’s auto industry is bracing for a potential escalation in President Donald Trump’s tariff war with the world, one that could weaken the global auto industry and economy, inflate car prices and…
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Former Sessions spokeswoman joins CNN
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN has hired a former spokeswoman for Attorney General Jeff Sessions for work on its political desk as 2020 elections coverage heats up. The network says Sarah Isgur will help manage…
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Billionaire Icahn wants Caesars Entertainment to sell itself
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Billionaire investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday disclosed he has taken a 10 percent stake in Caesars Entertainment and is pushing the casino giant to sell itself. The activist investor said in…
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FAA probes Southwest calculations of baggage weight on jets
Federal officials have told Southwest Airlines to fix the way it calculates the weight of luggage loaded on flights after finding frequent mistakes during a yearlong investigation. Southwest said Tuesday that it has made improvements…
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Passenger traffic increases at Dulles, remains stagnant at Reagan National
Greater Washington’s airports collectively saw increases in traffic in 2018 to a surge in international and domestic activity at Dulles International Airport. Reagan National and Dulles International airports served a combined 47.5 million passengers in…
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7-year-old’s hot chocolate stand raises $5K for Trump’s border wall
The father-son duo sold cups of the chocolaty beverage for $2 each. Jumbo “Nancy Pelosi” marshmallows were available for an additional 50 cents, while mini-sized “Beto O’Rourke” marshmallows were available free of charge.
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