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Argentina’s midterm vote is a test for Milei, a Trump ally

Argentina’s midterm vote is a test for Milei, a Trump ally

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Anyone who watched U.S. President Donald Trump vow to condition financial aid to cash-strapped Argentina on the outcome of a “very big” and “very important” vote in ...

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South Carolina utility seeks private partner to revive nuclear power plants

South Carolina utility seeks private partner to revive nuclear power plants

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s state-owned utility is looking to a private company to revive a project to build two nuclear power plants that was abandoned eight years ago, losing more tha...

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Western South Dakota limestone mine approved without public input because no laws required it

Western South Dakota limestone mine approved without public input because no laws required it

Residents and government leaders in the small western South Dakota city of Piedmont are in shock that the state approved a limestone mining operation without notifying them in advance about the pr...

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China’s 5-year plan focuses on high-tech and consumer spending

China’s 5-year plan focuses on high-tech and consumer spending

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s leaders are vowing to reduce its reliance on foreign advanced technology and spur stronger domestic demand as it weathers “high winds” amid elevated trade tensions with th...

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Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street...

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Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan’s views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context

Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan’s views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night, furious over what he called a “fake’’ television ad from Ontario’s provincial government that quoted ...

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