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China angered over Austin comments

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed on Saturday that Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on…

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U.S. promotes honeybees with hives at buildings

The U.S. government has deployed thousands of honeybees on its buildings in the country to assess and promote the health of bees and other pollinators who play a key role in food production. (June 3) (AP Video by Robert Bukaty Production: Rodrique Ngow…

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Biden tells nation ‘crisis averted’ over debt limit

President Joe Biden celebrates a “crisis averted” in his inaugural speech to the nation from the Oval Office. He’s ready to sign on Saturday an agreement that suspends the nation’s debt ceiling and eliminates the chance of a government default. (June 2…

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Records detail Jeffrey Epstein’s last days

Nearly four years after Jeffrey Epstein’s death, thousands of pages of records obtained by The Associated Press are shedding new light on the financier’s time behind bars. (June 2) (AP Video: David R. Martin)

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Rainy forecast brings hope to Nova Scotia

Rain in the forecast has fire officials hopeful they can get the largest wildfire ever recorded in Nova Scotia under control. That wildfire and three others in the province have prompted air quality warnings as far south as Virginia and Maryland. (June…