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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who created the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and served prison time for failing to stop criminals f...

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Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said late Thursday that he was ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the fact...

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Indictment sends shock waves through NBA, highlights risks of sports betting

Indictment sends shock waves through NBA, highlights risks of sports betting

NEW YORK (AP) — The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures, on charges of illegal sports betting has drawn...

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Houston “hub homes” program gave neighbors resilient power. Then EPA canceled Solar For All

Houston “hub homes” program gave neighbors resilient power. Then EPA canceled Solar For All

HOUSTON (AP) — Doris Brown was nearly asleep when a neighbor knocked on her door, telling her to look outside. “There were no lights, nowhere,” said Brown, recalling the power outage that summer n...

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Georgia launches sweeping crackdown on dissent as opposition blocs boycott local election, in photos

Georgia launches sweeping crackdown on dissent as opposition blocs boycott local election, in photos

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a m...

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DC’s shutdown hasn’t stopped the stock market. Here’s what may

DC’s shutdown hasn’t stopped the stock market. Here’s what may

NEW YORK (AP) — If the U.S. government’s latest shutdown can’t stop the stock market, what can? Stock prices keep rising, even as the shutdown delays important economic reports that usually steer...

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