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Duke to pay $112.5M to settle claims over falsified research: DOJ

Duke University has agreed to settle allegations of scientific research misconduct for $112.5 million, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announ

Who keeps buying California's scarce water? Saudia Arabia

Saudi-based Almarai owns 15,000 acres of an irrigated valley – but what business does a foreign food production company have drawing resource

Michael Avenatti arrested for Federal Extortion

Michael Avenatti was arrested and is being charged with wire and bank fraud, federal prosecutors said Monday.

Mayday? Pressure to step down if vote on deal

Theresa May has shown courage — but to seal her deal and deliver Brexit, she needs to resign

Are we being set up for another stunning Trump win?

With five months until the election, things couldn’t look any worse for the president of the United States.

Private Payrolls Estimated To Rise by 2.37 Million in June, May Revised Up By 5.2 Million

U.S. private payrolls increased by 2.369 million in June, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday.

Stocks open up on ADP jobs report

Stock markets rose on Wednesday after ADP reported an increase in jobs for June.

Fauci says whether schools reopen in fall depends on location, 'dynamics' of virus outbreak

Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress that students returning to school still depends on several factors, particularly how the coronavirus pandemic

China approves Hong Kong national security law

China's legislature on Monday passed a controversial national security law critics say further strips Hong Kong of its autonomy from Beijing.

The occupation of Seattle's Capitol Hill District is a cautionary tale for police defunding

For those who live and work in the CHOP/CHAZ zone, there was far more fear than love, and the “vision” turned out to be a nightmare.

De Blasio Agrees to Cut $1 Billion from NYPD with City Budget Deadline Looming

New York mayor Bill de Blasio has agreed to $1 billion in cuts to the NYPD as part of the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Clinic Law

The Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights.

GOP lawmakers raise concerns over veterans access to health care amid pandemic

A group of House conservatives is arguing that Department of Veterans Affairs guidance during the coronavirus crisis could limit veterans’ ac

Face covering mandate in Nashville begins

The Nashville Metro Public Board of Health unanimously has approved a face covering mandate in public places.

Minneapolis council puts plan to abolish police in motion

The Minneapolis City Council votes on a proposal to change the city charter to allow elimination of the city’s police department.

American Airlines says it will fill planes to capacity starting July 1

American Airlines said that it will book flights to capacity, effective July 1, in a press release on Friday.

House set for historic vote on DC statehood

The House is poised to pass legislation that would make Washington, D.C. the 51st state.

Seattle Businesses, Residents Sue City for ‘Extensive Harm’ for Allowing ‘Autonomous Zone’

Over a dozen businesses and residents have filed a lawsuit against the city for its “unprecedented decision to abandon and close off an entir

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Stubbornly High at 1.48 Million

Nearly one and a half million Americans lost their jobs last week.

Supreme Court sides with Trump, blocks migrants at border from suing over asylum denial

The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, deciding that immigrants in fast-tracked asylum proceedings do not have the right to s

White House hosts Vance, UK PM free speech debate

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