Tag: United States government
This makes cents: Yogi Berra gets a stamp named in his honor
LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — Yogi Berra once said, "A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”
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All big banks pass latest Federal Reserve ‘stress tests’
NEW YORK — All 23 of the nation's biggest banks are healthy enough to withstand a sudden economic catastrophe, the Federal Reserve said Thursday...
A look at high-profile cases over killings by US police
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin faces decades in prison when he is sentenced Friday in George Floyd's death.
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A snapshot of the bipartisan infrastructure agreement
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have reached an agreement to significantly boost infrastructure spending, though considerable hurdles remain...
Some expressed concern about road safety at fatal wreck site
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Local officials were concerned about the safety of a heavily traveled stretch of Interstate 65 where 10 people died in a...
Israel approves demolition of Palestinian home after attack
JERUSALEM — Israel's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the decision to destroy the family home of a detained Palestinian accused of a deadly shooting....
Brazil’s environment minister resigns amid criticism, probes
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian Environment Minister Ricardo Salles announced his resignation Wednesday, giving up his post amid sharp criticism of his tenure and...
Supreme Court: Mortgage overseer structure unconstitutional
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the structure of the agency that oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac violates...
Experts: Benefits of COVID vaccine outweigh small heart risk
NEW YORK — Federal officials said Wednesday they plan to strengthen cautions about a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines — chest pain...
High court limits when police can enter home without warrant
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday put limits on when police officers pursuing a fleeing suspect can enter a home without a warrant.
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