Politics

February 10, 2020
Scottish government leader urges UK to stick to EU standards

The leader of Scotland's government warned Monday that Britain would pay a “heavy cost" if it abandons European Union rules and standards after a post-Brexit transition period expires at the...

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February 10, 2020
Skier suffers fatal accident at Colorado’s Steamboat resort

A skier died at Colorado's Steamboat Resort after falling into a tree well, authorities said. Frank Maimone, 53, of Philadelphia was found around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, The Steamboat Pilot &...

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February 10, 2020
A bridge too far? UK looks at linking Scotland, N Ireland

The British government said Monday it is seriously studying the feasibility of a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland, an audacious idea that has been floated by Prime Minister Boris...

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February 10, 2020
Police: 3 people shot at Walmart in eastern Arkansas

At least three people were shot Monday morning at a Walmart in eastern Arkansas, police said. The shooting was reported mid-morning in Forrest City, about 85 miles (135 kilometers) east...

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February 10, 2020
Maine might block marijuana trade info from public records

Maine lawmakers are going to consider a proposal from state regulators to exempt trade secrets, security and operating procedures provided to the state by marijuana business from its public records...

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February 10, 2020
St. Louis County police chief announces retirement

The police chief in St. Louis County announced Monday that he is leaving the department, months after his leadership was called into question after a gay officer was awarded $20...

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February 10, 2020
66 more people with coronavirus on one cruise ship. Another ship finds a place to dock

Another 66 people with coronavirus have been found on Princess Cruises' Diamond Princess, the cruise line announced Monday, bringing the total number of cases from the ship to 130. The...

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February 10, 2020
Deere plans to lay off 105 more workers in Dubuque

Deere & Co. plans to lay off 105 more workers in Dubuque. The company told workers Friday at the John Deere Dubuque Works that the layoffs will take effect April...

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February 10, 2020
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials

Minneapolis Star Tribune, Feb. 7 Get to 'yes' swiftly on Minnesota insulin bill Assistance would save lives, and compromises are critical to quickly make it a reality. State lawmakers will...

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February 10, 2020
Woman faces animal cruelty charges after farm animals seized

A woman has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after authorities seized nearly 200 neglected animals from Connecticut farms. Suffield police said Monday that 35-year-old Rachel Kornstein, of...

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February 10, 2020
Contractor sues Mississippi Margaritaville over unpaid bills

A contractor is threatening to stop work on a Mississippi Margaritaville Amusement Park, alleging that developers haven't paid in months, amassing $5 million in outstanding bills, according to a federal...

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February 10, 2020
Albuquerque councilor’s $6K trip to NYC, DC raising eyebrows

An Albuquerque city councilor's trip to three East Coast cities cost is raising questions over her $6,300 bill to taxpayers. Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Pena traveled in June to Philadelphia,...

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February 10, 2020
Xerox says it will offer $35B for HP after rejections

Xerox says it will raise its offer for computer and printer maker HP to nearly $35 billion after a lower bid was rejected. Xerox said Monday that it plans to...

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February 10, 2020
California company plans to sell China-designed SUVs in US

A California company says it will build and sell Chinese-designed automobiles in the U.S. at the end of next year or early in 2022. HAAH Automotive Holdings says it has...

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February 10, 2020
Editorial Roundup:

The Des Moines Register. February 4, 2020 Iowa caucuses: Months of labor go awry in the final crucial moment Iowa's role in the presidential election is far more than Monday's...

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February 10, 2020
Editorial Roundup:

Omaha World-Herald. February 7, 2020 Nebraska expands opportunity through occupational licensing reform Nebraska has made progress in recent years in reducing excessive occupational licensing requirements that posed significant barriers to...

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February 10, 2020
Protests at Capitol ahead of gender-change bill meeting

LGBT advocates protested outside the South Dakota Capitol on Monday ahead of a Senate committee that will weigh a bill aiming to ban gender-change treatments for children under 16. Protesters...

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February 10, 2020
Amazon wants to depose Trump over loss of military contract

Amazon wants to depose President Donald Trump over the tech company's losing bid for a $10 billion military contract. The Pentagon awarded the cloud computing project to Microsoft in October....

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February 10, 2020
Editorial Roundup:

The Detroit News. February 4, 2020 City Council, don't scare off Detroit development The Detroit City Council is looking to expand the city's Community Benefits Ordinance, which forces businesses to...

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February 10, 2020
Editorial Roundup:

El Paso Times. February 6, 2020 Rush Limbaugh's medal of freedom award: What to know about nation's highest civilian honor By now you've likely already heard about President Trump's choice...

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February 10, 2020
Avenatti’s request to limit his testimony rejected by judge

A judge dealt a blow to California attorney Michael Avenatti's attempt to limit his testimony if he testifies at his New York extortion trial, saying Monday that allegations of lies...

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February 10, 2020
Malls in $3.6B deal between Simon Property and Taubman

Following is a list of malls that are part of a $3.6 billion deal between The Simon Property Group and Taubman Realty Beverly Center - Los Angeles, California Cherry Creek...

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February 10, 2020
Grains mostly lower, livestock lower.

Grain futures were mostly lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Mar. delivery was lost 4.20 cents at $5.5720 a bushel; Mar. corn was...

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February 10, 2020
Denver teachers earn $9K raise on average after strike

A flyer made by Sarah Thomas' math students advertising a sit-in to show solidarity with striking teachers hangs framed on her classroom wall, an ever-present reminder of the empowerment, exhaustion...

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February 10, 2020
US charges 4 Chinese military hackers in Equifax breach

Four Chinese military hackers have been charged with breaking into the computer networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of Americans,...

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February 10, 2020
US charges 4 Chinese military hackers in Equifax breach

Four Chinese military hackers have been charged with breaking into the computer networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of Americans,...

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February 10, 2020
Weekly gas prices fall a bit more in northern New England

Weekly gas prices have fallen a bit more in northern New England in the last week, a gas survey company said Monday. The latest GasBuddy surveys shows that the average...

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February 10, 2020
Ghosn seeks documents in Amsterdam wrongful dismissal case

Lawyers representing fugitive former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn in a wrongful dismissal case went to court in Amsterdam on Monday seeking disclosure of evidence that led to Ghosn being fired....

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February 10, 2020
Major stock indexes wobble in early trading on Wall Street

Stocks are wobbling between small gains and losses in early trading on Wall Street following a big gain from last week. Markets have swung sharply in both directions in recent...

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February 10, 2020
Iran: US killing of Iranian general weakens IS fight

The head of Iran's nuclear program said Monday the U.S. killing of a high-ranking Iranian general has weakened the fight against the Islamic State extremist group in the region. Ali...

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February 10, 2020
Georgia settles lawsuit over Puerto Rican driver’s licenses

Driver's license applicants who want to exchange a Puerto Rican license for a Georgia license no longer have to take tests or meet other requirements not imposed on other U.S....

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February 10, 2020
Schick owner Edgewell drops $1.37B buyout deal for Harry’s

Schick owner Edgewell is ending its $1.37 billion acquisition deal for upstart shaving company Harry's shortly after the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the sale. Edgewell Personal Care Co....

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February 10, 2020
Bong’s ‘Parasite’ focuses on plight of South Korea’s poor

South Koreans are reveling in writer-director Bong Joon Ho's dark comic thriller, “Parasite,” which won this year's Academy Awards for best film and best international feature. The movie itself, however,...

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February 10, 2020
Simon Property buying majority stake in Taubman

The Simon Property Group will buy mall operator Taubman Realty in a deal valued at around $3.6 billion as those properties continue to struggle along with their retail tenants. Simon...

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February 10, 2020
Florida woman accused of stalking, harassing former boss

A 45-year-old Florida woman is accused of stalking and harassing her former boss in an effort to get her job back, police said. Brygida Trzaska was arrested Friday on charges...

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February 10, 2020
Volvo Cars and owner Geely consider merger deal

Swedish automaker Volvo Cars and its owner Chinese automaker Geely Holding said Monday they are considering combining their businesses to create what they called “a strong global group” that “would...

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February 10, 2020
Liz Weston: How to navigate your most dangerous decade

Losing a job is almost always traumatic. In your 50s, job loss can be devastating — and devastatingly common. More than half the workers who entered their 50s with stable,...

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February 10, 2020
North Dakota to receive $2.8 for abandoned coal mines

North Dakota is among about two dozen states set to receive millions in federal funding for reclaiming abandoned coal mines. The U.S. Interior Department is awarding states and tribes a...

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February 10, 2020
Can home staging save a seller time on the market? South Florida Realtors weigh in

Sellers can spend thousands on an interior designer staging their home. What do they get in return? Time, say industry professionals. And sometimes, money. The residential real estate firm Compass...

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February 10, 2020
In the Google age, human Realtors are increasingly important: Opinion

Real estate is the most powerful asset to creating wealth and stability. When I am asked about real estate in 2020 and the future, I recall the advice of my...

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