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US ends former New York lieutenant governor's bribery case after witness dies
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors on Friday dropped their corruption case against former New York ...
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US says Ronald Greene's death showed Louisiana police used excessive force
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The fatal 2019 arrest of unarmed Black motorist Ronald Greene and its aftermath demo...
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NY Mayor Adams says he had productive meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By Nathan Layne WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams said he had a "productive"...
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US Justice Dept questions landmark NCAA athlete pay settlement
By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Friday questioned the fairness of a private $2.8 billion settlem...
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Trump plans crypto-friendly orders in first few days in power
By Gram Slattery, Chris Prentice and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump is planning to use h...
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World
Nicaragua launches 'volunteer' police force that critics fear will be paramilitary
(Reuters) - Nicaraguan authorities swore in more than 1,400 masked civilians to form part of a new "volunteer" poli...
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Thousands of Australians without power as heavy rain, damaging winds lash New South Wales
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people in Australia's New South Wales state were without power on Saturday after a lo...
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Brazil announces Nigeria's acceptance as BRICS partner country
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's government announced on Friday Nigeria's acceptance as a partner country in the multinational ...
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Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Israeli government ratified the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Net...
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Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect Sunday
By James Mackenzie and Nidal al-Mughrabi JERUSALEM/CAIRO (Reuters) - Israel's cabinet approved a deal with Palestinian milita...
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Business
US FTC finalizes consent order for $53 billion Chevron-Hess merger
(Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commision (FTC) said on Friday it had approved a consent order to resolve antitrust issues...
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Trump plans crypto-friendly orders in first few days in power
By Gram Slattery, Chris Prentice and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump is planning to use h...
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Starbucks to trim jobs as part of turnaround strategy, says CEO
(Reuters) - Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said on Friday the coffee giant will cut jobs to optimize its support teams as part of...
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OpenAI finalizes 'o3 mini' reasoning AI model version, to launch it soon
(Reuters) - ChatGPT maker OpenAI has finalized a version of its new reasoning AI model o3 mini and would be launching it in a...
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Bank of America awards stock to employees after strong 2024 performance, memo shows
(Reuters) - Bank of America is set to award stock to most of its global employees for the eighth time since 2017, following a...
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Entertainment
Benji Madden gushes over Cameron Diaz in 10th anniversary tribute: 'My QUEEN'
Ben Kriemann/Getty Images for NetflixBenji Madden is proving he's his wife Cameron Diaz's biggest fan.The Good Charlotte sing...
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Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' gets Imax release before Netflix debut
Han Myung-Gu/WireImage via Getty ImagesGreta Gerwig is bringing her Narnia adaptation to the big screen.The film, which is be...
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Weekend Watchlist: What's new on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend:MaxHarley Quinn: Harley leaves...
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British actor Joan Plowright dies aged 95
LONDON (Reuters) - British actor Joan Plowright, winner of two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, has died aged 95, her fa...
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In Brief: Joel McHale joining 'Scream' franchise, and more
Joel McHale is joining the Scream franchise. The actor will play Sidney Prescott's husband, Mark Evans, in Scream 7. Deadline...
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Health
US turkey producers should ramp up bird flu testing, USDA says
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. poultry producers should ramp up testing and monitoring of turkeys for bird flu befo...
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US alleges Walgreens filled millions of prescriptions without medical purpose
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it has filed a lawsuit alleging that pharmacy chain operato...
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Health Rounds: New method may eliminate need for cold storage of drugs, vaccines
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) - A new storage technique can keep protein-based drugs and vaccines stable without keeping them cold...
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Lawsuit challenges Biden-backed mental health benefits rule
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - A new lawsuit by a trade group for employers seeks to void a Biden administration-backed fede...
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US awards Moderna $590 million for bird flu vaccine development
(Reuters) - The U.S. government has awarded Moderna $590 million to advance the late-stage development of its mRNA bird flu v...
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National Sports
Disgruntled Heat star Jimmy Butler back in action vs. Nuggets
Jimmy Butler has finished a seven-game suspension and will suit up for the Miami Heat's game against the visiting Denver Nugg...
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US Justice Dept questions landmark NCAA athlete pay settlement
By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Friday questioned the fairness of a private $2.8 billion settlem...
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Eagles TE Dallas Goedert returns to practice, to play vs. Rams
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert returned to practice on Friday and does not carry an injury designation into the...
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Marshall fined $100K by Sun Belt for pulling out of bowl game
Marshall's decision to opt out of December's Independence Bowl against Army is turning out to be a costly one. The Sun Belt C...
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Florida assistant Taurean Green to keep coaching amid assault allegation
Florida will allow assistant coach Taurean Green to continue in his role after it was revealed in a Title IX investigation th...
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Politics
NY Mayor Adams says he had productive meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By Nathan Layne WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams said he had a "productive"...
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Trump plans crypto-friendly orders in first few days in power
By Gram Slattery, Chris Prentice and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump is planning to use h...
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US appeals court rejects Biden program to protect 'Dreamers' immigrants
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday ruled against outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden's e...
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Lawsuit challenges Biden-backed mental health benefits rule
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - A new lawsuit by a trade group for employers seeks to void a Biden administration-backed fede...
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Biden administration posts last-minute rule to curb low-value shipments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Friday issued last-minute proposed rules to curb duty-free imports under t...
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Science
US FAA opens probe into SpaceX's Starship explosion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will oversee an investigation by Elon Musk'...
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Ancient Pompeii excavation uncovers lavish private bath complex
ROME (Reuters) - Archaeologists have unearthed a lavish private bath complex in Pompeii, highlighting the wealth and grandeur...
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Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite
KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan launched its first home-made observation satellite on Friday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch C...
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Scientist bottles smell of bones to help solve cold cases
By Julia Payne GEMBLOUX, Belgium (Reuters) - A Belgian research scientist is working with the federal police to create a scen...
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SpaceX Starship prototype fails in space after Texas launch
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A SpaceX Starship prototype failed in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thur...
Jan 17, 2025
Technology
Chinese firm, founded by Huawei alumni, needs scrutiny, lawmakers say
By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Baicells, a Chinese telecoms hardware maker founded by veterans of heavily sanction...
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Trump plans crypto-friendly orders in first few days in power
By Gram Slattery, Chris Prentice and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump is planning to use h...
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OpenAI finalizes 'o3 mini' reasoning AI model version, to launch it soon
(Reuters) - ChatGPT maker OpenAI has finalized a version of its new reasoning AI model o3 mini and would be launching it in a...
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Outgoing FCC head says Salt Typhoon hacking a clarion call to address security issues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The outgoing head of the Federal Communications Commission said a massive Chinese-linked cyber-espiona...
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Cybersecurity firm SailPoint reveals narrower loss in US IPO filing
(Reuters) -Thoma Bravo-owned cybersecurity company SailPoint on Friday revealed a narrower nine-month loss in its paperwork f...
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