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Trump administration to seek federal charges against people snared in DC crackdown, sources say
By Sarah N. Lynch and Ned Parker WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration this week ordered federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., to be more aggressive in pursuing criminal cas...
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Maine oysterman launches bid to unseat Republican US Senator Susan Collins
By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. military veteran and oyster farmer on Tuesday launched a bid to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins in Maine, as his party fights an uphill ...
Thomson Reuters 1h ago
Former Washington mayor honored by proclamation
WASHINGTON, Ill. - The Washington City Council took time at its meeting Monday night to honor the city's former leader. A proclamation was read by Mayor Lilija Stevens that recognized the 24 years of ...
TJ Carson 1h ago
Explainer-Does Trump have the power to ban mail-in ballots in U.S. elections?
By Jack Queen (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots in federal elections, a form of voting popular with many Americans. About three in 10 ballots were cast through the ma...
Thomson Reuters 1h ago
US pediatric group recommends COVID-19 vaccines for young children, contrasting federal policy
(Reuters) -The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tuesday recommended that all young children get vaccinated against COVID-19, differing from federal policy that no longer recommends routine COVID vacc...
Thomson Reuters 2h ago
Google settles YouTube children's privacy lawsuit
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Google will pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it violated the privacy of children using YouTube by collecting their personal information without parental cons...
Thomson Reuters 2h ago
Banco do Brasil ready to handle 'complex' issues amid debate over US sanctions
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Banco do Brasil said on Tuesday it is prepared to deal with "complex, sensitive" issues involving global regulations after a top court justice ruled foreign laws cannot be automati...
Thomson Reuters 2h ago
More Republican governors send National Guard to Washington, backing Trump
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) -Hundreds of additional National Guard troops are headed to Washington, D.C., from half a dozen Republican-led states, bolstering President Donald Trump's aggressive move to flo...
Thomson Reuters 2h ago
US soybean farmers urge Trump to make purchase deal with China
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. soybean farmers urged President Donald Trump in a Tuesday letter to reach a trade deal with China that secures significant soybean purchase agreements, warni...
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US oil and gas M&A activity tripled last year, report says
By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) -Mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. oil and gas sector tripled last year despite softer commodity prices as energy companies boosted spending to improve efficiency a...
Thomson Reuters 2h ago

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