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World markets, Wall Street mostly in decline on latest round of tech stock selling
The technology sector was dragging markets on Wall Street mostly lower and oil prices fell despite military strikes between the US and Iran.
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Federal panel reviews park fencing plan and visitor screening center to improve White House security
Proposals from the Trump administration to improve security around the White House are up for review by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
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US weekly unemployment claims fall to 208,000, fewest in 10 weeks
Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low.
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Retail sales up a modest 0.2% in June amid economic uncertainty and fading benefits from tax refunds
Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May amid continuing economic uncertainty & fading benefits from generous government tax refunds.
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New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage
The New York Times filed a motion to quash subpoenas the DOJ served on journalists who reported on the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
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Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus of Thursday’s national address
President Donald Trump on Thursday is set to address the nation on topics he said will include elections and voting machines.
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DHS finds itself back in the headlines after 3 fatal ICE encounters, in a test for Secretary Mullin
Markwayne Mullin is facing his first major test as Homeland Security secretary after 3 people were killed in encounters with ICE officers.
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They harvest the nation’s food, but a new rule may strip them of health insurance
Advocates say work requirements could pose a big challenge to Medicaid-eligible farmworkers.
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US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade
The US expanded its strikes into northern Iran. American forces also fired into a ship the US accused of trying to break its naval blockade.
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Clippers top Wizards as Keaton Wagler sits out summer league clash
Kobe Sanders (26 points) lead the Clippers to a 108-94 win in their penultimate game in Las Vegas. Rookie Nick Martinelli adds 19 points and Sean Pedulla has 16 points…