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Another month of robust U.S. job growth points to continued economic strength
WASHINGTON - America's employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high … more
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Federal report finds 68K guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years
WASHINGTON - More than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. came through unlicensed dealers who aren't required to perform background checks over a five-year period, according to new data released Thursday by the Bureau of Alcohol, … more
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What to know about the $30 million cash heist in Los Angeles
A brazen Los Angeles cash heist on Easter weekend in which thieves cracked a safe and got away with as much as $30 million is believed to be one of the largest such heists in U.S. history. The heist … more
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Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday that it dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a … more
P&G recalls 8.2 million bags of Tide, Gain and other laundry detergents over packaging defect
NEW YORK (AP) — Procter & Gamble is recalling more than 8 million bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel laundry detergent packets sold in the U.S. and Canada due to a defect in the products' … more
Right to children or children's rights? Surrogacy debate comes to a head in Rome
ROME (AP) — An international campaign to ban surrogacy received a strong endorsement Friday from the Vatican, with a top official calling for a broad-based alliance to stop the … more
This Los Angeles heist sounds like it came from a thriller novel. Thieves stole $30 million in cash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thieves got away with $30 million in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter Sunday and cracking the safe. Now detectives … more
Technical error with Danish missile leads authorities to issue warning to ships. Air space closed
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A technical error on a navy missile Thursday spurred Danish authorities to issue a warning, saying there was a risk the missile could launch unintentionally — … more
Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu future U.S. support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that future U.S. support for Gaza war depends on new steps to protect civilians and aid … more
Trump says Israel has to get war in Gaza over 'fast' and warns it is 'losing the PR war'
NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump offered a tough message to Israel about its war against Hamas on Thursday, urging the country to "Get it over with." In an interview with … more
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Yes, we're divided. But new AP-NORC poll shows Americans still agree on most core American values
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite the country's deep political polarization, most Americans share many core beliefs about what it means to be an American, according to a new poll. The poll from The … more
Ukraine lowers its conscription age to 25 to plug a shortfall in troop numbers fighting Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Wednesday lowered the military conscription age from 27 to 25 in an effort to replenish its depleted ranks after more than two years of war following Russia's … more
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people and trapping 70 workers in quarries
HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people, trapping dozens in quarries and sending some … more
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes. Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, … more
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Chicken alla cacciatora doesn't need tomatoes
Tomatoes are non-negotiable in Americanized versions of chicken alla cacciatora, but it's a different story in Umbria, a region in central Italy. Instead of tomatoes, the rustic chicken braise gets its flavor from lemon, olives, garlic and … more
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What is World Central Kitchen and how has it helped people in Gaza?
JERUSALEM (AP) — World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, called a halt to its work in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli strike killed seven of … more
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U.S. job openings rise modestly to 8.8 million in February in strong labor market
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings barely changed in February, staying at historically high levels in a sign that the American job market remains strong. The Labor Department reported Tuesday … more
Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues Tuesday in a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular … more
Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked
NEW YORK (AP) — Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they're parked. According to documents published by the … more
Why Trump's alarmist message on immigration may be resonating beyond his base
WASHINGTON (AP) — The video shared by former President Donald Trump features horror movie music and footage of migrants purportedly entering the U.S. from countries including Cameroon, … more
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