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European Union sets out plan to cut back packaging waste

European Union sets out plan to cut back packaging waste

New rules spell the end of throwaway coffee cups and condiment packets, prompting...

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Congressional Democrats: Not a chance of reopening climate law

Congressional Democrats: Not a chance of reopening climate...

The president has been clear about his support for establishing a U.S. manufacturing...

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Fed's Powell cites top barrier to taming inflation — workers' wages

Fed's Powell cites top barrier to taming inflation — workers'...

"We have a long way to go in restoring price stability,” the central bank chief...

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Cherokee Nation waits to see if Congress will make good on a 200-year-old promise

Cherokee Nation waits to see if Congress will make good...

The non-voting delegate would be Kimberly Teehee, a former Obama administration...

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2 Russians who fled draft to Alaska await asylum decisions in Washington state

2 Russians who fled draft to Alaska await asylum decisions...

The men embarked on a nearly 300-mile boat ride across the Bering Strait after Russian...

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U.S. believes China protests won't spread — for now

U.S. believes China protests won't spread — for now

Chinese authorities appear determined to prevent growth of large scale protests.

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The quiet maneuvering that delivered Jeffries the top House Dem spot

The quiet maneuvering that delivered Jeffries the top House...

Hakeem Jeffries became the highest-ranking Black congressional leader in U.S. history...

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Rail contract faces uncertain Senate future as freight shutdown looms

Rail contract faces uncertain Senate future as freight...

A bill that passed the House on Wednesday, which still needs a vote in the Senate,...

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How Jeffries made his ascension to House Dem leader 'look easy'

How Jeffries made his ascension to House Dem leader 'look...

Hakeem Jeffries became the highest-ranking Black congressional leader in U.S. history...

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House passes rail contract as freight shutdown looms

House passes rail contract as freight shutdown looms

The action, which still needs a vote in the Senate, is meant to prevent a freight...

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Meet the legal nerd who MAGA bigwigs are turning to for help

Meet the legal nerd who MAGA bigwigs are turning to for...

Stanley Woodward is not a typical Trump-world lawyer. He’s just trying to save their...

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Opinion | Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner if Trump Wins Again

Opinion | Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner if Trump Wins Again

In a second term, Trump would surely give in to his worst impulses with little restraining...

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House, Senate negotiators agree to add $45B to Biden’s defense budget

House, Senate negotiators agree to add $45B to Biden’s...

The policy bill would authorize a total of $847 billion for national defense for...

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Two Russians who fled draft to Alaska await asylum decisions in Washington state

Two Russians who fled draft to Alaska await asylum decisions...

The men embarked on a nearly 300-mile boat ride across the Bering Strait after Russian...

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U.S. officials don’t expect China protests to spread, communications show

U.S. officials don’t expect China protests to spread, communications...

Chinese authorities appear determined to prevent growth of large scale protests.

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LGBTQ representation propels surprise House Dem leadership battle

LGBTQ representation propels surprise House Dem leadership...

Several Democrats privately described it as a longshot challenge, given Clyburn’s...