Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a lower court ruling that declared some…
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US consumers remain confident, but their feelings about the near future is a bit more cloudy
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans are still concerned about high prices and feeling…
Continue Reading Fredette, Barry, Maddox and Travis picked for USA Basketball 3×3 Olympic men’s roster
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Jimmer Fredette, Kareem Maddox, Canyon Barry and Dylan Travis piled up enough wins together last year to get USA…
Continue Reading Austrian police given small gifts after protecting Russian Embassy, told to reject them in future
BERLIN (AP) — Vienna police say Austrian police officers who provided security around the Russian Embassy on the day of that country’s…
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There’s more bad news for potential homebuyers: Prices just hit another record
CNN, POOL, GETTY IMAGES By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US home prices rose at the fastest clip in months to a fresh record high in January,…
Continue Reading Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Visa and MasterCard announced a settlement with U.S. merchants related to swipe fees, a development that could…
Continue Reading NYC subway rider is fatally pushed onto tracks, reviving discussion about mental illness in system
By KAREN MATTHEWS and CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of fatally shoving another person into the path of an oncoming…
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Supreme Court medication abortion case threatens ‘seismic shift’ in FDA drug approval process, experts warn
Originally Published: 26 MAR 24 05:00 ET Updated: 26 MAR 24 08:48 ET By Meg Tirrell and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — In 1937, a drugmaker called…
Continue Reading Seven soldiers in Chad are killed in an explosion blamed on Boko Haram extremists
By EDOUARD TAKADJI Associated Press N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad’s government says an explosive device detonated and killed seven…
Continue Reading US and Cyprus will sign a deal to fight money laundering and evasion of Russian sanctions
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The United States and Cyprus say they’re formalizing their collaboration in fighting money laundering, sanctions evasion…
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Chick-fil-A will stop using its ‘no antibiotics ever’ label on chicken
Originally Published: 25 MAR 24 08:24 ET Updated: 25 MAR 24 10:11 ET By David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — Chick-fil-A is ditching its “no…
Continue Reading Bulgarian authorities seize 170 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment from Ecuador
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian customs officials have confiscated about 170 kilograms (370 pounds) of cocaine from a ship transporting bananas…
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Cargo ship lost power before colliding with Baltimore bridge; 6 presumed dead
CNN By Melissa Alonso, Lauren Mascarenhas and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — The US Coast Guard says it is suspending its search and rescue efforts…
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Socorro ISD superintendent placed on paid administrative leave
UPDATE: Socorro ISD Board of Trustees President, Michael A. Najera, held a news conference to answer questions regarding the decision to put SISD’s…
Continue Reading King Charles III will attend Easter Sunday service in his first major appearance since diagnosis
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla will attend an Easter service at the chapel at Windsor Castle on Sunday, Buckingham Palace…
Continue ReadingNBC News boss Cesar Conde faces backlash from his network’s anchors over ‘inexplicable’ decision to hire ex-RNC chair Ronna McDaniel
CNN Analysis by Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Cesar Conde has a decision to make — and it’s not an especially difficult one. The…
Continue Reading A year after deadly Nashville shooting, Christian school relies on faith — and adopted dogs
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nearly a year after a shooting at a Christian elementary school in Nashville that left…
Continue Reading Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic lands in the Philadelphia area for the first time
By The Associated Press SPICEWOOD, Texas (AP) — Willie Nelson ‘s Fourth of July Picnic is two-stepping out of Texas to the Philadelphia area.…
Continue Reading A list of major US bridge collapses caused by ships and barges
By The Associated Press A container ship struck a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to plunge into the river below. From 1960 to…
Continue Reading Chinese EV makers challenging market leaders at auto show in Bangkok
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car,…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Small hail with increased rain chances and breezy to windy conditions
UPDATE: An ABC-7 First Alert has been issued by our StormTrack Weather team as reports of small hail are coming out of East El Paso. Rain chances are…
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El Paso City Council delays discussion of Multipurpose Center for two weeks
Update: El Paso City Council postponed discussion of the Multipurpose Center for two weeks. ABC-7 is working to understand why the council took this…
Continue Reading Russia persists in blaming Ukraine for concert attack despite its denial and Islamic State’s claim
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian officials persisted Tuesday in saying Ukraine and the West had a role in last week’s deadly Moscow concert hall attack…
Continue Reading Former Hungarian insider releases audio he says is proof of corruption in embattled Orbán government
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A former Hungarian government insider has released an audio recording that he says is…
Continue Reading Deal to end German rail strikes features a 35-hour work week with an option to work longer
BERLIN (AP) — Train drivers and some crew for Germany’s main railway operator will see their working week reduced from 38 hours to 35 by 2029…
Continue Reading Senegal’s president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old
By BABACAR DIONE and JACK THOMPSON Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal woke up to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former…
Continue Reading Girl Scout troop resolved to support migrants despite backlash
By SARA HERSCHANDER of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy NEW YORK (AP) — As government officials debate how to handle the…
Continue Reading Millennial Money: Installment plans for rent divide up payments, but drive up costs
By JACKIE VELING of NerdWallet A record number of Americans who rent are now considered cost-burdened, with 30% or more of their income going toward…
Continue Reading UK court says Assange can’t be extradited on espionage charges until US rules out death penalty
By SYLVIA HUI and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A British court ruled Tuesday that Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the United…
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Trump is a ringmaster of multiple sideshows as Biden cranks up pace of reelection bid
CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump is running one of the strangest general election campaigns America has ever seen.…
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