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Trump orders blockade of oil tankers into Venezuela

Trump orders blockade of oil tankers into Venezuela

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Ma...

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Retail sales unchanged in October hurt in part by a decline in auto sales

Retail sales unchanged in October hurt in part by a decline in auto sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants were unchanged in October from September as consumers moderated their spending amid worries about higher prices and other economic uncertain...

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Employers likely added 40,000 jobs in November as government releases report delayed by shutdown

Employers likely added 40,000 jobs in November as government releases report delayed by shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market is sluggish and confusing this fall. American companies are mostly holding onto the employees they have. But they’re reluctant to hire new ones as they strugg...

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FDA expands approval of libido drug Addyi for postmenopausal women

FDA expands approval of libido drug Addyi for postmenopausal women

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a much-debated drug aimed at boosting female libido, saying the once-a-day pill can now be taken by postmenopausal women up to 65 ...

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How tariffs and the US economy are affecting holiday shopping in 2025

How tariffs and the US economy are affecting holiday shopping in 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland every holiday season. Green garlands, giant nutcrackers, baubles and bows go up in early November ...

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Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump’s views if he is chair

Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump’s views if he is chair

WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair said that he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but ...

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