Trump’s new education secretary announces ‘historic final mission’ in staff email sent hours after confirmation
Newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon told staffers on Monday that the department must embark on a “momentous final mission” as it undergoes a “historic overhaul.” “This review of our…
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Live updates: U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect, triggering trade war
A truck crosses the border between Windsor and Detroit on March 1.GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images 7:55 a.m. Nova Scotia to block American companies from bidding on provincial contracts, Premier Tim Houston…
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LIST: North Texas schools announce delayed starts amid severe storms
DALLAS — North Texans woke up to high winds and severe storms moving through the Metroplex early Tuesday morning. The severe weather prompted a WFAA Weather Alert Day, and a…
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Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures retreat after Trump delivers his tariff salvoes
US stock futures slid on Tuesday as investors weighed Canada and China’s response to President Donald Trump’s delivery of new tariffs, amid nerves over the prospect of a deepening trade…
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Kroger, Albertsons CEOs both leaving their roles after failed $25B acquisition
The CEOs of both Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc., the two grocery giants that were involved in a failed mega-acquisition attempt, are both leaving their respective companies. Cincinnati-based Kroger…
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The Sweet Tradition Dolly Parton Shared with Her Husband
Courtesy of DollyParton.com I have always loved Dolly Parton. I realize I am not alone in this—we all know the woman is a national treasure—but as a Tennessee native I’ll…
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Kyrie Irving Hobbles Off With Knee Sprain In Dallas Mavericks’ Loss
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 22: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the first … [+] quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game One of the Western…
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Global Markets Fall as Investors Weigh Prospects of Global Trade War
Global stock markets and shares in European carmakers tumbled on Tuesday as President Trump’s broad tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China came into effect. European stocks slumped as investors weighed…
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Melania Trump makes passing jibe at Democrats who skipped roundtable
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