WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week.
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US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An uptick in consumer spending helped the U.S. economy expand at a surprising 3.8% from April through June, the government reported in a dramatic upgrade of its previous...
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Doctors dismiss Trump’s warnings, reassure pregnant women Tylenol is OK if needed
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