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Sweeping Renewable Energy Bill Poised for Final Passage
A sweeping energy bill that supporters said would make Virginia a national leader in addressing climate change passed the state House Thursday amid warnings by critics that it will carry a steep price tag.
Ex-Nazi Living in U.S. for Decades to Be Deported
The U.S. government said Thursday that it is deporting a 94-year-old German ex-Nazi who has been in the United States for decades.
Global Markets Slide Again on Enduring Concern over Virus
The S&P 500 sank more than 2% in early trading Thursday as the market swung back to fear about the effects of a fast-spreading virus in its latest yo-yo move.
Long Lines Frustrate Houston Voters in Black Neighborhoods
"The way it was set up, it was like it was set up for me to walk away," Rogers told reporters after leaving the polling station. When asked why he didn't leave, Rogers replied: "Every vote counts."
States Scramble to Prepare Ahead of Food Stamps Rule Change
From Hawaii to Pennsylvania, states are scrambling to blunt the impact, with roughly 700,000 people at risk of losing benefits unless they meet certain work, training or school requirements.
China's Factories Try to Shield Workers As Output Revives
Officials have orders to prevent a spike in infections as millions of workers who returned to their hometowns for the holiday flow back to China's southeastern factory belt and big eastern cities.
Nicaragua Refugee Farmers Carve Out Existence in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica's rural north, several hundred Nicaraguan refugees are carving out an existence with machetes and a firm belief that they could be jailed or killed if they return too soon to their country.
In Italy and Beyond, Virus Outbreak Reshapes Work and Play
Italy closed all schools and universities and barred fans from all sporting events for the next few weeks.
United is First to Cut U.S. Flying Due to Virus Outbreak
United Airlines will reduce flights, freeze hiring and ask employees to volunteer for unpaid leave as the airline struggles with weak demand for travel because of the new virus outbreak.
Roberts Chides Schumer for 'Dangerous' Remarks on 2 Justices
Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday criticized as "inappropriate" and "dangerous" comments that Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer made about Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.
Looking for Hand Sanitizer? Good Luck Finding It
The hand sanitizers on Amazon were overpriced. A Walmart this weekend was completely sold out. Only on his third try was Ken Smith able to find the clear gel — at a Walgreens, where three bottles of Purell were left. He bought two.
Many Venezuelans Struggle to Put Food on the Table in Crisis
According to a survey recently published by the U.N. World Food Program, one of every three Venezuelans cope with food insecurity, unable to get enough to meet their basic dietary needs.
Baltimore Squeegee Kids Find Work, Risks, Cash At Stoplights
For "squeegee kids," every idling windshield is an opportunity - to make a little cash, and to find work that doesn't involve the drugs or gang violence that plague much of the city.
Fed's Powell Faces A Puzzling Crisis with No Simple Solution
Jerome Powell is confronting his stiffest test yet as head of the Federal Reserve in an atmosphere vastly altered from what his predecessors faced. It makes an uncertain situation even more challenging.
The Impact of Spreading Virus on Businesses and Economy
The 189-nation International Monetary Fund and its sister lending organization, the World Bank, announced Tuesday that they will replace their regular spring meetings in Washington with a "virtual format."
Companies Adjust Policies as Virus Scrambles Travel Plans
The fast-spreading coronavirus is forcing travelers to reconsider their trips.
Librarians Could Be Jailed and Fined Under A Proposed Censorship Law
A proposed Missouri bill targets librarians under the guise of "protecting" children from books with "sexual" content.
Liberal Gun Owners Face Dilemma in 2020 Field
Gun owners have long been seen as a solidly Republican voting bloc, but there are millions of Democrats who own firearms, too.
Navy to Overhaul Its Education System As U.S. Advantages Erode
The U.S. Navy is overhauling its approach to education because the nation no longer has a massive economic and technological edge over potential adversaries, according to a strategy it is releasing Monday.
Recording Academy Fires Ousted CEO, Citing Investigations
The Recording Academy fired Deborah Dugan, its former president who called into question the integrity of the Grammy Awards nominations process and said she was sexually harassed by a top lawyer for the organization.