BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers

BNSF will become the second major freight railroad to allow some of its employees to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline

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New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants

New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops

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Spain's prime minister denies corruption allegations against his wife, but says he's considering resigning over them

Spain's prime minister denies corruption allegations against his wife, but says he's considering resigning over them

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Pentagon set to send $1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden, US officials say

Pentagon set to send $1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden, US officials say

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Editorial Roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: April 18 The Los Angeles Times on Mike Johnson's Ukraine aid bill Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has been maddeningly slow in pushing the House to approve badly needed aid for Ukraine as it resists Russian aggression. But this week he said he would move forward on separate measures that would provide aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan along with a fourth bill that includes the so-called REPO for Ukrainians Act providing for the diversion of seized Russian assets to Ukraine. The proposals, which include about $61 billion for Ukraine, are similar in scope to a bill passed by the Senate in February. Assuming that they aren’t saddled with crippling amendments, these measures should be approved by the House in a vote expected on Saturday. Significantly, President Biden has endorsed the package. Given the dire situation in Ukraine, where the nation is running out of munitions to fight off the Russian invasion, it would have...

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Iowa lawmakers address immigration, religious freedom and taxes in 2024 session

Iowa lawmakers have wrapped up the General Assembly’s four-month session that focused on reforming the way special education is managed and speeding up tax cuts

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Former Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson has died; was held hostage for nearly 7 years in Lebanon

Former Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson has died; was held hostage for nearly 7 years in Lebanon

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Suspect in killing of Idaho sheriff's deputy fatally shot by police, authorities say

Authorities say an Idaho sheriff’s deputy is dead after being shot by a driver during a traffic stop in Boise

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Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people and injuring 20, officials say

Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people and injuring 20, officials say

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House approves $61 billion Ukraine aid package as lawmakers race to deliver fresh round of US support to war-torn ally

House approves $61 billion Ukraine aid package as lawmakers race to deliver fresh round of US support to war-torn ally

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Attorneys argue that Florida law discriminates against Chinese nationals trying to buy homes

An attorney wants a federal court to overturn a Florida law that she says discriminates against Chinese citizens by barring their purchase of real estate in much of the state

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Convenience store chain where Biden bought snacks while campaigning hit with discrimination lawsuit

A convenience store chain where President Joe Biden stopped for snacks this week while campaigning in Pennsylvania has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials

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Pentagon leaders press Congress for Ukraine funding, saying battlefield situation is dire

Pentagon leaders are telling Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need the military weapons that are being held up by Congress’ failure to pass a funding package

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