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Climate progress remains elusive for Biden on Earth Day

SEATTLE (AP) — President Joe Biden spent Earth Day in Seattle, where he signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests that have been devastated by wildfires, drought and blight. President Joe Biden speaks…

Biden announces $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he has approved an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian invasion, but warned Congress will need to approve additional assistance. The new military…

Flyers, subway riders shed masks: 'Feel free to burn them'

Travelers cheered and stripped off their masks as pilots announced over the loudspeaker that a federal judge in Florida had struck down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit. An American Airlines Boeing 737…

Netflix shares drop 26% after it loses 200K subscribers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 26% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days. [caption id="attachment_1039004"…

Biden launches $6B effort to save distressed nuclear plants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching a $6 billion effort to rescue nuclear power plants at risk of closing, citing the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power that helps to combat climate change.…

Iowa officers seize weapon dubbed 'Smith and Meth-Son'

TAMA, IOWA -- A police department in Iowa has seized a weapon dubbed by officers the "Smith and Meth-Son." According to a Facebook post by the Meskwaki Nation Police Department, the weapon was found on Monday. The post says…

Florida judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge in Florida struck down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit Monday, and airlines and airports swiftly began repealing their face covering requirements. FILE - Travelers…