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Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Asylum Ban
Posted on · A U.S. district court ruled that President Trump's proclamation banning anyone seeking asylum from entering the U.S. without crossing a port of entry violates existing law.
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In A Setback For Trump, Judge Blocks Keystone Pipeline Construction
Posted on · Judge Brian Morris wrote the State Department's analysis of the pipeline's potential environmental impact fell short of a "hard look" on several items, including greenhouse gas emissions.
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Feds Charge Florida Man With Mailing Improvised Bombs To Trump Political Critics
Posted on · Cesar Altieri Sayoc was arrested after more devices were found on Friday. Packages have been sent to at least 10 targets this week, all of whom are critics or opponents of President Trump.
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Facebook Down $80 Billion In Market Value; Playboy, SpaceX, Tesla Hit Delete
Posted on · Facebook's stock has plunged 18 percent, and companies with large followings on the site are threatening the platform's ad revenue by deleting their official pages
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Uber Launches Service To Get People To The Doctor’s Office
Posted on · Studies show millions miss out on health care because of transportation problems. Uber is partnering with health care organizations to provide rides for patients going to medical appointments
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Laura Ingraham Told LeBron James To Shut Up And Dribble; He Went To The Hoop
Posted on · Fox News host Laura Ingraham told Lebron James to "shut up and dribble" after James made a comment about President Donald Trump
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When A Full-Time Job Isn’t Enough To Make It
Posted on · An NPR/Marist poll finds that 30 percent of Americans do something else for pay in addition to their full-time jobs. But those extended workdays can mean giving up an important social support system.
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On New Year’s Day, Many Low-Wage Workers Will Celebrate With A Raise
Posted on · The federal minimum wage is stuck at $7.25 per hour. But many states have pushed wage floors higher over the years. Now, 18 states and 20 localities will raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1
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Cities With Uber Have Lower Rates Of Ambulance Usage
Posted on · Without insurance, an ambulance trip can be expensive. A new study suggests people are opting to avoid the cost by using the ride-hailing app, which frees up ambulances for more critical patients
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The 30th Anniversary Of Black Monday: A Day That Made Wall Street Quake
Posted on · On Oct. 19, 1987, Wall Street had its single worst trading day ever. Even after three decades, Black Monday still marks the biggest one-day crash, and its impact continues to reverberate
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Las Vegas Attack: The Ones Who Were Lost
Posted on · Teachers, a fisherman, stay-at-home moms, an off-duty police officer. Many of the victims of the Las Vegas attack are being remembered for the love they showed their families and the lives they lived.
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Don’t Fall Victim To Harvey Flood Scams
Posted on · Many people want to donate to Harvey-related relief efforts. But they need to avoid scam artists who are trying to get their hands on some of that money. Experts offer advice for giving safely.