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McDonald's Not Responsible For How Franchisees Treat Workers, U.S. Agency Rules
The federal labor law board said McDonald's should not be held liable for labor practices of its franchisees. The ruling directed a judge to approve a settlement in a years-long union case. (Image...
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Major League Baseball Drops Marijuana, Adds Opioids, Cocaine To 'Drugs Of...
The changes follow the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who was found with opioids and alcohol in his system. (Image credit: Patrick Semansky/AP)
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Senate Passes Armenia Genocide Measure, Ignoring White House Objections
The Senate resolution recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923. Turkey condemned the move, saying it has put the U.S.-Turkey relationship at risk....
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Congressional Negotiators Reach Tentative Deal On $1.3 Trillion Spending Package
The agreement would fund programs through the end of September 2020 and avoid a government shutdown. Federal agencies run out of money at midnight on Dec. 20. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik/AP)
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FAA Chief Pushes Back On Boeing Pressure To Return 737 Max Jets To Service
A day after hearing criticism from Congress that his agency is too cozy with the manufacturer, the FAA administrator warned Boeing's CEO not to expect quick recertification of the grounded planes....
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Boris Johnson And Conservative Party Win Large Majority In Parliament
Preliminary results give a resounding victory to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party, all but ensuring the United Kingdom will exit the European Union early next year. (Image...
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The U.S. Concealed Carry Association Woos NRA Members With A Focus On Family
The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is trying to reach 1 million members by using a different message from that of the NRA. Instead of "from my cold, dead hands," USCCA uses "protect the family."...
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On His Way Out, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin Pardons Murderers, Rapists, Hundreds...
In one case that has drawn particular attention, he pardoned a murderer whose family raised big money to pay off Bevin's campaign debt. (Image credit: Timothy D. Easley/AP)
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FCC Approves Plan For 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Number Similar To 911
The Federal Communications Commission unanimously OK'd the proposal, which would allow callers in crisis to reach a national mental health support network simply by dialing 988. (Image credit: Brendan...
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All 7 Democratic Candidates Scheduled To Debate Threaten To Skip Over Labor...
Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and others say they won't attend next week's debate at Loyola Marymount University unless a subcontractor negotiates with striking culinary workers. (Image...
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7 Democrats Qualify For December Primary Debate
Democrats had one of the most diverse fields of candidates ever to run for president, but that won't be fully represented onstage this month. (Image credit: John Bazemore/AP)
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Algeria Elects A New President In Controversial Election
Amid huge protests and a boycott, five candidates with links to the Bouteflika regime squared off and former Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune came out ahead. (Image credit: Fateh Guidoum/AP)
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Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Trump Subpoena Cases
The decision sets the stage for a battle over whether a president can defy congressional and grand jury subpoena power. (Image credit: Evan Vucci/AP)
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How Boise's Fight Over Homelessness Is Rippling Across The West Coast
Cities in the West that are dealing with an explosion of homelessness are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that limits camping bans in public parks and right of ways....
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