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American, 2 Russians return to Earth from space station
An American astronaut and two Russians have returned to Earth after six months aboard the International Space Station ByThe Associated…
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Justice Department sues Roger Stone over $2M in unpaid taxes
The Justice Department has sued Donald Trump’s ally Roger Stone, accusing the conservative provocateur and his wife of failing to…
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Massachusetts looks to bar Robinhood in state; company sues
Regulators in Massachusetts are trying to effectively bar the popular Robinhood trading app from the state ByThe Associated Press April…
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How the Kremlin provides a safe harbor for ransomware
BOSTON — A global epidemic of digital extortion known as ransomware is crippling local governments, hospitals, school districts and businesses…
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Global shares rise as vaccine wait tempers Wall St optimism
TOKYO — Global shares advanced Friday after China reported its economy expanded at an 18% annual pace in the first…
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SKorean steelmaker to end partnership with Myanmar military
A South Korean steelmaker on Friday said it plans to end a joint venture with a military-controlled firm in Myanmar…
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EU top court backs bloc in ban on electric pulse fishing
The European Union’s highest court has backed the bloc’s decision to ban as of July the practice of using electric…
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Asian stock markets mixed after Wall St retreats from record
Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street retreated from a record high as major banks announced strong profits By…
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Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82
NEW YORK — Bernard Madoff, the infamous architect of an epic securities swindle that burned thousands of investors, outfoxed regulators…
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Epic drought means water crisis on Oregon-California border
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hundreds of farmers who rely on a massive irrigation project that spans the Oregon-California border learned Wednesday…
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