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Ukraine to secure $3.5 billion for weapons from US by next month

Ukraine to secure $3.5 billion for weapons from US by next month

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine expects there will be around $3.5 billion by next month in a fund to buy weapons from the United States and help sustain its more than three-year fight against Russia’...

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Caesars Palace casino plan loses bid for New York City gambling license amid Broadway pushback

Caesars Palace casino plan loses bid for New York City gambling license amid Broadway pushback

NEW YORK (AP) — A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a lucrative New York City-area gambling license on Wednesday after running into fierce oppo...

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Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers

Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon says it’s making a $1 billion investment to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers. The Seattle-based compan...

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Engine trouble prevents Northrop Grumman supply ship from reaching space station

Engine trouble prevents Northrop Grumman supply ship from reaching space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station. Northrop Grumman’s capsule rocketed into o...

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Indonesia’s president picks retired general as new security minister after deadly protests

Indonesia’s president picks retired general as new security minister after deadly protests

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday appointed a former rival as the new security minister following deadly protests that have been viewed as one of the tou...

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In drier, warmer climate, low-water landscaping offers a sensible solution

In drier, warmer climate, low-water landscaping offers a sensible solution

LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — When Lena Astilli first bought her home outside of Denver, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants —...

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