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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Supreme Court’s conservative justices signaled support on Thursday for U.S. presidents having some level of protection from criminal charges for certain acts taken in office as it tackled Donald Trump’s claim...
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US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth —...
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House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Columbia University students heckled U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday as he visited the flashpoint of nationwide student demonstrations...
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World
- Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren’t convinced
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Politics
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- Planned Parenthood announces $10 million voter campaign in North Carolina for 2024 election
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Business
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Religious News
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Sports
- Crow-Armstrong homers for his first big league hit as the Cubs beat the Astros 3-1
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- Bryce Harper homers in return from daughter’s birth as Phillies beat Reds 5-0 for 5th shutout
- José Ramírez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4
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Health
- Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
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Science
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