A robust February jobs report points to resilient US economy
U.S. employers added a robust 235,000 jobs in February and raised pay at a brisk pace — signs that a resilient economy has given many companies the confidence to hire in anticipation of solid growth ahead.
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Worries about Trump policies spur birth-control stockpiles
Some women fear Trump policies will affect access.
Trump employs salesman's tactics in push for health bill
He's plunging personally into his first major legislative fight, getting behind a bill that has been denounced by many health care providers and scorned by his base on the right.
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States reconsider licensing rules to help ex-offenders
Work can prevent people from returning to crime.
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Day without a woman events held across U.S.
Many American women stayed home from work, joined rallies or wore red Wednesday to demonstrate how vital they are to the U.S. economy, as International Women's Day was observed with a multitude of events around the world.
Women go on strike in US to show their economic clout
Many American women stayed home from work, joined rallies or wore red Wednesday to demonstrate how vital they are to the U.S. economy, as International Women's Day was observed with a multitude of events around the world.
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House Dems stand in solidarity for Women's Day
House Democrats took to the Capitol steps to stand in solidarity with women across the globe on International Women's Day.
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Gretchen Carlson says ending mandatory arbitration now 'my mission'
At the U.S. Senate, the former Fox News anchor talks of sexual harassment case and the inability to go to trial.
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Bird flu prompts quarantines as chicken farmers fight back
America's chicken, turkey and egg producers are gearing up with tighter biosecurity measures and quicker quarantines to deter spread of the infection.
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Judge's family apologizes 160 years after Dred Scott
A family member of the chief justice who presided over the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott decision has apologized to the family of the slave who tried to sue for his freedom.
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Study: 10 foods that may kill you
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimates that nearly half of U.S. deaths from heart disease, strokes and diabetes are linked with overeating or under-eating 10 foods.
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Sessions recusal adds pressure of Russia probe on choice for No. 2
Nominee's confirmation hearing likely to focus on how he plans to handle inquiry.
Trump signs new anti-terror travel ban _without new fanfare
Without fanfare, President Donald Trump signed a scaled-back version of his controversial ban on many foreign travelers Monday, hoping to avoid a new round of lawsuits and outrage while fulfilling a central campaign promise. His order still bars new visas for people from six Muslim-majority countries and temporarily shuts down America's refugee program.
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