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Jan 17
Trump Treasury pick Bessent backs Fed independence, dollar, sanctions on Russian oil
WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Thursday that the dollar should remain...


Jan 17
'Twin Peaks' creator and filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK - David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for "Blue...


Jan 17
Giuliani gets to keep property, agrees not to defame Georgia election workers
NEW YORK - Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who served as Donald Trump's personal lawyer, agreed not to defame two Georgia...


Jan 17
SpaceX's Starship explodes in flight test, forcing airlines to divert
WASHINGTON - A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the...


Jan 17
Former Bank of Canada governor Carney enters race to replace Trudeau
EDMONTON, Alberta - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney announced on Thursday that he was running to replace Prime Minister Justin...


Jan 17
US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'
DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM - The Gaza Strip ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned, despite the need for negotiators to tie up a "loose...


Jan 17
Biden takes aim at 'tech industrial complex,' echoing Eisenhower
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday in his farewell address that an American oligarchy is taking shape among a few...


Jan 17
Los Angeles 'Red Flag' wildfire warnings expire, but dangers persist
LOS ANGELES - Red Flag warnings advising of extreme wildfire danger expired across the Los Angeles area late on Wednesday, but...


Jan 17
Trump nominee Pam Bondi vows independence, but won't rule out probes of Trump critics
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Pam Bondi, vowed on Wednesday not to use the U.S. Justice Department to target...
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