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The minimum wage is going up in 22 states on Jan. 1; CA will pay $16 The minimum wage is going up in 22 states on Jan. 1; CA will pay $16
USA December 18, 2023

The minimum wage is going up in 22 states on Jan. 1; CA will pay $16

For Americans making minimum wage, it's an automatic raise — but it ... more

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Pope says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests should not be subject to moral analysis Pope says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests should not be subject to moral analysis
USA December 18, 2023

Pope says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests should not be subject to moral analysis

Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with ... more

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Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year
USA October 27, 2023

Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year

About 2 in 3 Americans say their household expenses have risen over ... more

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Survivors of deadly Hurricane Otis grow desperate for food and aid amid slow government response Survivors of deadly Hurricane Otis grow desperate for food and aid amid slow government response
USA October 27, 2023

Survivors of deadly Hurricane Otis grow desperate for food and aid amid slow government response

Survivors of the Category 5 hurricane Otis that killed at least 27 ... more

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Americans’ disinterest in news has grown in recent years Americans’ disinterest in news has grown in recent years
USA October 25, 2023

Americans’ disinterest in news has grown in recent years

In 2016, 51% of U.S. adults said they followed the news all ... more

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World’s oldest dog ever dies in Portugal, aged 31 World’s oldest dog ever dies in Portugal, aged 31
USA October 24, 2023

World’s oldest dog ever dies in Portugal, aged 31

A 31-year-old dog in Portugal that had been ranked as the world’s ... more

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Day of bloodshed in southwest Mexico kills at least 19 people, including police and officials Day of bloodshed in southwest Mexico kills at least 19 people, including police and officials
USA October 24, 2023

Day of bloodshed in southwest Mexico kills at least 19 people, including police and officials

A local security secretary and 12 police officers were shot dead in ... more

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Run-off: Argentine minister Massa has a surprise lead over populist Milei Run-off: Argentine minister Massa has a surprise lead over populist Milei
USA October 23, 2023

Run-off: Argentine minister Massa has a surprise lead over populist Milei

Economy Minister Sergio Massa produced a big surprise by finishing first in ... more

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LeBron: The ‘kid from Akron’ is now the NBA’s oldest player LeBron: The ‘kid from Akron’ is now the NBA’s oldest player
USA October 20, 2023

LeBron: The ‘kid from Akron’ is now the NBA’s oldest player

LeBron James was the youngest player on the floor when he made ... more

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Hollywood’s actors strike is nearing its 100th day Hollywood’s actors strike is nearing its 100th day
USA October 20, 2023

Hollywood’s actors strike is nearing its 100th day

Hollywood's actors strike is nearing its 100th day. While screenwriters are busy ... more

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Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ films, dies at 83 Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ films, dies at 83
USA October 19, 2023

Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ films, dies at 83

Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best ... more

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Starbucks, Workers United union sue each other in standoff over pro-Palestinian social media post Starbucks, Workers United union sue each other in standoff over pro-Palestinian social media post
USA October 19, 2023

Starbucks, Workers United union sue each other in standoff over pro-Palestinian social media post

Starbucks and the union organizing its workers sued each other Wednesday in ... more

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Most Americans don’t closely follow professional or college sports Most Americans don’t closely follow professional or college sports
USA October 19, 2023

Most Americans don’t closely follow professional or college sports

Roughly 115 million people watched the Super Bowl in 2023, making it ... more

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Topeka, Kansas, bets on economic incentives to attract new Latino residents Topeka, Kansas, bets on economic incentives to attract new Latino residents
USA October 18, 2023

Topeka, Kansas, bets on economic incentives to attract new Latino residents

The city of Topeka, Kansas, wants people to move there — and ... more

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Latino Vendors of South L.A. are supposed to leave by the end of October Latino Vendors of South L.A. are supposed to leave by the end of October
USA October 18, 2023

Latino Vendors of South L.A. are supposed to leave by the end of October

Vendors of a South Los Angeles mini-mall set for demolition protested on ... more

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Iran’s foreign minister warns Israel from Beirut it could suffer ‘a huge earthquake’ Iran’s foreign minister warns Israel from Beirut it could suffer ‘a huge earthquake’
USA October 14, 2023

Iran’s foreign minister warns Israel from Beirut it could suffer ‘a huge earthquake’

Iran's foreign minister on Saturday called on Israel to stop its attacks ... more

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SoCal, the land of dreams? Ask the Powerball winners SoCal, the land of dreams? Ask the Powerball winners
USA October 14, 2023

SoCal, the land of dreams? Ask the Powerball winners

Powerball winners: Is Southern California a lucky place for lottery players? In the ... more

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Northern California high school grad rejected by 16 colleges hired by Google Northern California high school grad rejected by 16 colleges hired by Google
USA October 12, 2023

Northern California high school grad rejected by 16 colleges hired by Google

College admissions decisions disappoint thousands of high-achieving students each year, but one ... more

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been separated since 2016, she says Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been separated since 2016, she says
USA October 12, 2023

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been separated since 2016, she says

Jada Pinkett Smith and husband Will Smith have lived “completely separate lives” ... more