Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare is now charged with firearms counts and threatening violence
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Prosecutors say a man who was arrested outside the headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnesota had a history of mental health issues and threatened to shoot up corporate facilities. The 26-year-old …
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4/15/25
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Target baby food is recalled over lead contamination
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A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead. Miami-based Fruselva recalled Good & Gather baby puree …
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By The Associated Press
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4/15/25
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Arkansas asks USDA to let it ban soda and candy from SNAP
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Arkansas officials are moving to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries. It is the first state to ask the Trump administration for a waiver for the …
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By JONEL ALECCIA and ANDREW DeMILLO
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4/15/25
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Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation
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The speed and scope of the federal government’s efforts to terminate the legal status of international students have stunned colleges and universities across the country. Few corners of higher …
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By ANNIE MA, MAKIYA SEMINERA and CHRISTOPHER L. KELLER
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4/15/25
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Cargo ship was ignited by a Jeep dripping 'fireballs' while pushing vehicles on board, NTSB finds
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A federal probe has determined that a fatal fire aboard a cargo ship was ignited by a Jeep straining beyond its capacity to push vehicles onboard. The Jeep wasn't designed for the work and was seen …
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By MIKE CATALINI
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4/15/25
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The great Easter basket question — to Peep or not Peep
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Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday. Millions of the brightly-colored candies are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by Just Born Quality …
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By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and JOHN SEEWER
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4/15/25
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Bank of America ordered to pay $540 million in long-running lawsuit from the FDIC
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A federal judge has ordered Bank of America to pay more than $540 million to resolve long-running litigation from a U.S. regulator that alleged the company underpaid mandatory assessments for deposit …
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4/15/25
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4 dangerous assumptions that could hurt your retirement
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By the time retirement savers realize the error of their ways, it may be too late.
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Christine Benz of Morningstar
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4/15/25
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Ranchers hope Trump's tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty
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Ranchers hope President Donald Trump's tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburger and steaks. That might raise prices …
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By JOSH FUNK
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4/15/25
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Johnson & Johnson expects $400 million in tariff-related costs, mostly related to China
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Health care giant Johnson & Johnson expects about $400 million in tariff-related costs this year. The costs will be felt primarily within the company’s medical technology unit, which makes a range …
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Associated Press
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4/15/25
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Japan's anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones
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Japanese regulators have accused U.S. tech giant Google of violating anti-monopoly laws, echoing similar moves in the U.S. and Europe. Google Japan said it found Tuesday's action “regrettable.” …
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4/15/25
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A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law has sparked intense backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous organizations. They warn the amendment could pave the way for …
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By STEVEN GRATTAN
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4/15/25
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Raw materials to keep British Steel plant operating reach the UK
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The U.K. government says that it has bought enough raw materials to keep Britain’s last steelmaking blast furnaces operating for the “coming weeks.” The announcement Tuesday came amid fears …
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4/15/25
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Inflation, currency woes worsen Venezuela's complex crisis as Maduro declares 'economic emergency'
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Erick Ojeda has no money. He returned to land almost empty-handed from an overnight trip fishing for shrimp. His sister and her newborn are waiting for him to pick them up from a hospital. He has had …
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By REGINA GARCIA CANO
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4/15/25
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The Trump administration has turned a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press away from covering an Oval Office news conference involving President Donald Trump and El Salvador President …
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By DAVID BAUDER
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4/14/25
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PepsiCo agrees to meet with Al Sharpton over DEI cuts, potential boycott
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Food and beverage giant PepsiCo has agreed to meet this week with civil rights advocates from the National Action Network to discuss the company’s recent decision to roll back some of its …
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By GRAHAM LEE BREWER
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4/14/25
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Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp
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Meta Platforms Inc. faces a historic antitrust trial Monday that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into …
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By BARBARA ORTUTAY
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4/14/25
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Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime. Here's what we know
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Confusion over President Donald Trump's tariffs remains following a weekend of questions around trade in consumer electronics. On Friday the Trump administration paused its new taxes on electronics …
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By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS
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4/14/25
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Getting the IRS on the phone is more difficult this tax filing season, experts say
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Taxpayers calling the IRS for help processing their taxes this filing season may find it harder than normal to get someone on the phone. Experts say that problem is only expected to get worse next …
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By FATIMA HUSSEIN
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4/14/25
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Denver Nuggets boss Josh Kroenke says firings of coach and GM were months in the making
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Firing the head coach and general manager with just three games left in the regular season might seem like an impulsive move but Denver Nuggets coach Josh Kroenke said Tuesday the split was months in …
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By ARNIE STAPLETON
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4/14/25
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