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By The Associated Press Brazil will restrict entry to some Asian nationals SAO PAULO | Brazil will begin imposing restrictions on the entry of some foreign citizens from Asia who are seeking refuge in the country as a means to migrate to the United States and Canada. The justice ministry’s press office said on Wednesday

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By The Associated Press Protests outside DNC begin calmly after violent clashes previous night CHICAGO | More than 1,000 pro-Palestinian protesters rallied Wednesday evening, just a half mile from a neighboring park where pro-Israel demonstrators gathered. The demonstration comes after 56 protesters were arrested Tuesday night following an intense stand-off with Chicago police at a

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Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since attempted assassination

By Associated Press ASHEBORO, N.C. — At his first outdoor rally since last month’s attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass Wednesday in North Carolina at an event focused on national security. On politics, he called his predecessor Barack Obama “nasty” for his comments the night before at the Democratic National Convention. Trump

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Wall Street pulls closer to records

By Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stocks ticked higher Wednesday after more big companies delivered profit reports that topped analysts’ expectations. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% a day after breaking an eight-day winning streak, its longest of the year. The index is back to within 0.8% of its all-time high set last month. The

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Business news in brief

By The Associated Press Price of gold at record high NEW YORK | The price of gold hit an all time high this week. The spot price for gold closed Tuesday above $2,514 per Troy ounce. That would make a gold bar or brick weighing 400 Troy ounces worth more than $1 million. Interest in

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Canada’s two major freight railroads may stop Thursday if contract dispute isn’t resolved

By Associated Press TORONTO — Canada’s two major freight railroads could halt their trains Thursday if they can’t agree to renewed contracts with the union representing their engineers, conductors and dispatchers. Canada’s government is watching closely and may intervene to prevent widespread damage to the economy. Both Canadian National and CPKC have been gradually shutting

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Around the World briefs

By Associated Press India’s top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed NEW DELHI | India’s top court on Tuesday set up a national task force of doctors who will make recommendations on safety of health care workers at their workplace, days after the rape and killing of a

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Guilty pleasures

By NewsPress Now Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck LOS ANGELES | After a relationship that spanned two decades, two engagements, two weddings and headlines too numerous to count, Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck. The filing Tuesday in Los Angeles brought to an apparent end a celebrity coupling —

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Biden administration’s negotiated price cuts for 10 common prescription drugs likely to save Medicare billions, beginning in 2026

By Simon F. Haeder Texas A&M University The Conversation via AP The Biden administration announced on Aug. 16, 2024, the reduced prices of the first 10 drugs it has negotiated with pharmaceutical companies over their Medicare prices. Provisions authorizing these negotiations were part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which took effect in 2022, but these

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Try something new this grilling season

By Metro Creative Many people feel no backyard barbecue is complete without staples like hot dogs and hamburgers. But grillmasters need not feel beholden to such fare if their hearts and stomachs desire something less traditional. One of the joys of grilling is that there is a seemingly endless array of foods that can be

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Pressed flowers

By Metro Creative Flowers can have sentimental value, particularly those received as gifts or those that were part of momentous occasions, like weddings. Fresh flowers have finite life spans unless measures are taken to preserve the blooms. The flower experts at ProFlowers say pressing flowers can preserve them for years to come. While flower lovers

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Angels beat Royals, ending five-game win streak

By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tyler Anderson outlasted Cole Ragans in a matchup of All-Star pitchers, Zach Neto hit a go-ahead homer for Los Angeles, and the Angels beat Kansas City 9-5 on Tuesday night to end the Royals’ five-game winning streak. Anthony Rendon, Kevin Pillar and Logan O’Hoppe drove in two runs

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