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Victims’ families seek answers as NTSB launches Washington DC plane crash hearings

Victims’ families seek answers as NTSB launches Washington DC plane crash hearings

Three days of investigative hearings on the deadly midair collision over Washington in January begin Wednesday and aim to reveal new insights into what caused the crash between a passenger plane a...

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UnitedHealth falls short of second quarter expectations and offers weak outlook for 2025

UnitedHealth falls short of second quarter expectations and offers weak outlook for 2025

UnitedHealth delivered disappointing second-quarter earnings and went conservative with its 2025 forecast as soaring medical costs continue to swamp insurers. The health care giant said Tuesday ex...

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Higher US tariffs part of the price Europe was willing to pay for its security and arms for Ukraine

Higher US tariffs part of the price Europe was willing to pay for its security and arms for Ukraine

BRUSSELS (AP) — France’s prime minister described it as a “dark day” for the European Union, a “submission” to U.S. tariff demands. Commentators said EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen’s han...

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Boeing’s 2Q loss narrows and revenue rises, topping Wall Street’s expectations

Boeing’s 2Q loss narrows and revenue rises, topping Wall Street’s expectations

Boeing’s second-quarter loss narrowed and revenue improved as the aircraft manufacturer delivered more commercial planes in the period. Boeing Co. lost $611 million, or 92 cents per share, for th...

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Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of Congress fall funding fight

Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of Congress fall funding fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s become tradition. Congressional leaders from both major political parties blame each other for a potential government shutdown as the budget year draws to a close. But this ...

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IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars

IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund is upgrading the economic outlook for the United States and the world this year and next because President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade poli...

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