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NASA introduces its latest astronaut class

NASA introduces its latest astronaut class

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA introduced its newest astronauts Monday, 10 scientists, engineers and test pilots chosen from more than 8,000 applicants to help explore the moon and possibly Mars...

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Rivals Compass and Anywhere Real Estate to combine in deal valued at $10 billion including debt

Rivals Compass and Anywhere Real Estate to combine in deal valued at $10 billion including debt

Two of the nation’s biggest real estate services companies are combining in a deal that will bring Century 21, Compass and several other major brokerage brands under the same umbrella. New York-ba...

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Shrimp and cesium 137: Shrimp sold at Kroger is recalled

Shrimp and cesium 137: Shrimp sold at Kroger is recalled

A Seattle seafood distributor has recalled more cooked and frozen shrimp sold at Kroger grocery stores across the U.S. because of ongoing concerns about potential radioactive contamination. Aquas...

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Universal death: State investigators confirm roller coaster worked as intended

Universal death: State investigators confirm roller coaster worked as intended

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — State investigators looking into the death of a 32-year-old man after he rode on a Universal Orlando Resort roller coaster said Monday that their initial findings align with t...

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What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees, generating confusion, fear

What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees, generating confusion, fear

The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States to India and beyond. Since announcin...

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A pilot program is helping West Virginia workers with child care, with employers paying some costs

A pilot program is helping West Virginia workers with child care, with employers paying some costs

Heather Clark has juggled working full-time at an insurance agency and caring for her young daughter for the past five years. “When you have a kid at home, you can’t answer the phones, and you can...

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