By MARC LEVY and MATTHEW DALY The Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. The Energy Department said Thursday that it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation’s aging and stressed power grid, as President Donald Trump’s administration steps up efforts to avoid bla...
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By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK After whipping through a couple sudden reversals, stocks ended a shaky day of trading on Wall Street Thursday roughly where they began. The S&P 500 finished nearly flat and edged down by less than 0.1% following several turns between losse...
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Israel's increasingly isolated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took center stage at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, defending his decision to attack Iran as an easy one. Hamas said it was ready to move forward on a Gaza peace agreement, while a top European Uni...
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President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the “truly great friendship” he's forged with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit. While Trump has many thorny issues to discuss with the president of America’s biggest economic rival, he focused on h...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers with his criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza, saying during a speech at the United Nations on Thursday that the mayor has spread lies about Israel. ...
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began the year declaring that he stood “shoulder to shoulder” with U.S. President Donald Trump as the two countries launched a war against Iran. But this week, as world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations Ge...
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By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON Despite rising political anxiety over the Iran war , senators on Thursday narrowly rejected a war powers resolution seeking to halt President Donald Trump ‘s military action, which has been largely blamed for the spike in ...
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By ALI SWENSON The Associated Press NEW YORK The nation’s cybersecurity agency on Thursday released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days before November’s midterms , laying out potential threats to election systems and listing services it would offer to election offic...
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Feature Impact Costumes. Candy. Jack-o-lanterns glowing on porches. Halloween is filled with moments that spark children’s imaginations. This Halloween, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is inviting children and families to “Give Like a Kid Again,” turning imagination into kindness and h...
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Feature Impact Sheet pan cooking makes weeknight meals wonderfully easy — and fresh grapes give them an unexpected upgrade. Roasted alongside chicken, vegetables, gnocchi and more, grapes become warm and juicy, adding a pop of sweetness that complements savory flavors and makes s...
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By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer Kenny Clark is headed back to Brazil, where his Dallas Cowboys face Baltimore two years after the defensive tackle played for the Green Bay Packers on a “mushy” field. This year, it’s the first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro matching 1-1 ...
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By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen and Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans understand the urgency of Sunday’s early season AFC South matchup. The winner could find themselves tied for the division lead. The loser will spend the re...
