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Stock market today: Asian shares gain, apart from in China, after Wall St regains its stride
BANGKOK -- Asian shares advanced Tuesday, apart from in China, after most U.S. stocks ticked higher to recover some of their swoon from...
G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Leaders of the world's 20 major economies called for a global pact to combat hunger, more aid for war-torn...
What to know about Sean Duffy, Trump's choice to become transportation secretary
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Sean Duffy to become transportation secretary in his new administration, positioning him to oversee a complex...
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be...
Judge tosses Huckabee lawsuit against Meta over ads suggesting he endorsed marijuana gummies
WILMINGTON, Del. -- A federal judge in Delaware on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee against social media...
What to know about Chris Wright, Trump's choice to run the Energy Department
WASHINGTON -- Fossil fuel executive Chris Wright, Donald Trump's choice for Energy secretary, is a strong supporter of oil and gas development, including...