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Trump says scrap the filibuster to end shutdown, an idea opposed by Republicans

Trump says scrap the filibuster to end shutdown, an idea opposed by Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government after a monthlong shutdown, breaking with majority Repu...

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Billie Eilish to billionaires: ‘No hate, but give your money away, shorties”

Billie Eilish to billionaires: ‘No hate, but give your money away, shorties”

Billie Eilish wants billionaires to donate more. As the Grammy and Oscar winner accepted the music award at this year’s WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards on Wednesday night, she urged the ultra-wealt...

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Black vultures, a scourge to newborn or sick cattle, move north in warming climate

Black vultures, a scourge to newborn or sick cattle, move north in warming climate

EMINENCE, Ky. (AP) — Allan Bryant scans the sky as he watches over a minutes-old calf huddled under a tree line with its mother. After a few failed tries, the calf stands on wobbly legs for the fi...

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Disney pulls ABC, ESPN and more from YouTube TV as content talks break down

Disney pulls ABC, ESPN and more from YouTube TV as content talks break down

YouTube TV viewers can no longer see Disney channels including ABC and ESPN after the two sides failed to agree on a new content distribution deal. Other channels that vanished from Google’s pay ...

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The home turnover rate in the US is the lowest in decades as Americans stay put

The home turnover rate in the US is the lowest in decades as Americans stay put

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number of U.S. homes that typically change hands as people relocate for work, retire or trade-up for more living space hasn’t been this low in nearly 30 years. About 28 out ...

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Turkish court sentences hotel owner and 10 others to life for deadly fire that killed 78

Turkish court sentences hotel owner and 10 others to life for deadly fire that killed 78

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court on Friday sentenced the owner of a ski resort hotel and 10 others to life in prison after convicting them of severe negligence in connection with a deadly fir...

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