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Asian stocks follow Wall St lower as inflation worries mount

Asian stocks have fallen for a second day, following Wall Street lower as worries about inflation mount.

May 13, 2021, 12:13 AM

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Israel steps up Gaza offensive, kills senior Hamas figures

Israel is pressing ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip.

May 12, 2021, 10:02 PM

Consumer prices shot up 0.8% in April as worries escalate

A worrisome bout of inflation struck the economy in April, with U.S. consumer prices surging 0.8%, the largest monthly jump in more than a decade and the year-over-year increase reaching its fastest rate since 2008.

May 12, 2021, 5:36 PM

World News

As ethnic violence rocks Israel, Arabs cite deep grievances

As rockets from Gaza streaked overhead, Arabs and Jews fought each other on the streets below.

May 13, 2021, 1:32 AM

National & International

Scrum of challengers awaits Cheney after House GOP ouster

Removing congresswoman Liz Cheney from House GOP leadership was a relatively easy task for pro-Trump Republicans compared with their growing effort to boot her from office.

May 13, 2021, 1:30 AM

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Schools ditch student mask requirements in growing numbers

Dozens of school districts around the country have eliminated requirements for students to wear masks, and many more are likely to ditch them before the next academic year.

May 13, 2021, 1:30 AM

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Officials: Tiny uptick in 2020 military sex assault reports

U.S. officials say reports of sexual assaults across the military increased by a very small amount in 2020.

May 13, 2021, 1:30 AM

National & International

Justices consider hearing a case on ‘most offensive word’

The Supreme Court is considering whether to hear the case of a Black man who says he suffered discrimination because the N-word was carved into the wall of the hospital elevator where he worked.

May 13, 2021, 1:30 AM

National & International

Official: Repairs to interstate bridge could take months

A transportation official says repairs to the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee could take months after a crack was found in the span.

May 13, 2021, 1:30 AM

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Nurses, nonprofits, others take vaccine to homebound people

As interest in coronavirus vaccinations dwindles nationwide, local health offices and other providers are ramping up efforts to find and reach homebound people who can’t travel for a shot.

May 13, 2021, 1:20 AM

National

Weary Gaza marks Muslim feast as violence spreads in Israel

Weary Palestinians prepared for a somber feast Thursday marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

May 13, 2021, 1:18 AM

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US agents encounter more single adults are crossing border

While asylum-seeking families and children dominate public attention, single adults represent a growing number of encounters with U.S. border agents.

May 13, 2021, 1:18 AM

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Unusual Idaho legislative session ends in uncharted ground

The longest ever Idaho legislative session has been filled with unusual events and ended in uncharted ground shortly before midnight Wednesday.

May 13, 2021, 12:51 AM

National Politics

Alabama man sentenced on federal drug trafficking charges

An Alabama man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking case in which 25 kilograms of cocaine were allegedly brought into the state in a tractor-trailer.

May 13, 2021, 12:37 AM

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US cities see surge in deadly street racing amid pandemic

Across America, illegal drag racing has surged in popularity since the coronavirus pandemic began.

May 13, 2021, 12:21 AM

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Wealthy nations once lauded as successes lag in vaccinations

Some of the countries that were most praised last year for controlling the coronavirus are lagging far behind in getting their populations vaccinated.

May 12, 2021, 11:56 PM

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Biden team moves swiftly to tackle pipeline political peril

The Biden administration swung aggressively into action after a primary gasoline pipeline fell prey to a cyberattack.

May 12, 2021, 11:35 PM

World News

West and rights groups accuse China of massive Uyghur crimes

Human rights groups and Western nations led by the United States, Britain and Germany are accusing China of massive crimes against the Uyghur minority and demanding unimpeded access for U.N. experts.

May 12, 2021, 11:30 PM

National Politics

Takeaways: Partisan discord instead of Jan. 6 answers

A House hearing on the Capitol insurrection has wrapped up after harsh words from lawmakers.

May 12, 2021, 11:21 PM

National Politics

Father arrested in death of missing baby

The father of a missing infant in Alabama has been arrested on manslaughter charges.

May 12, 2021, 11:19 PM

National & International

Border Patrol tent facility in Texas evacuated by storm

A compound of tents to detain migrant children and families was evacuated for hours when struck by fierce winds in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.

May 12, 2021, 10:21 PM

National

Man pleads guilty to stealing $800K from disabled kids group

The former executive director of a suburban Chicago nonprofit created to help children with disabilities has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.

May 12, 2021, 10:08 PM

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