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Men Arrested at Starbucks Say They Feared for Their Lives
The tax overhaul that took effect Jan. 1 provides generous permanent breaks for corporations and wealthy Americans, while those for individuals and families are only temporary.
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump's Iran Cash Story Oft-Told, Still Bogus
President Donald Trump likes to tell a story about the U.S. paying out billions of dollars to Iran as part of the multinational deal freezing its nuclear program. What he doesn't say is that most of that money was Iran's to begin with.
Florida Republicans May Be Forced to Act on Voting Rights
Confronted with a federal judge's looming deadline, Florida Gov. Rick Scott called an extraordinary late-night meeting of top state officials Wednesday to decide what to do about the state's process for restoring voting rights to former prisoners.
Trump Travel Ban is Focus of Supreme Court's Last Arguments
The Supreme Court is saving one of its biggest cases for last. The justices are hearing arguments Wednesday over President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from several mostly Muslim countries.
Bid to Toughen Louisiana Anti-Bestiality Law Draws Pushback
In Louisiana, a proposal to strengthen the law against bestiality is facing unexpected opposition from conservative lawmakers who see it as an underhanded move to strike the state's unconstitutional ban on sodomy.
Trump's Tariffs Risk Jobs and Profits in Working-Class Areas
President Donald Trump's escalating dispute with China over trade and technology is threatening jobs and profits in working-class communities where his "America First" agenda hit home.
Why You Shouldn't Co-Sign Your Grandkid's Student Loan
Federal student loans don't require co-signers, but private student loans typically do. If the student's parents don't have good credit scores or aren't willing to co-sign, a loving grandparent may be asked to step in. They should say no.
Survey: Economists' Outlook is Sunny but Not Due to Tax Cuts
America's business economists are sketching a bright picture for the coming months, with a survey finding that more of their companies foresee rising sales and expect to continue hiring and raising pay.
U.S. Pecan Growers Hope to Break Out of the Shell
The humble pecan is being rebranded as more than just pie.
Times a Changin'? Why America is Ripe for Protest in 2018
More than five decades after Americans poured into the streets to demand civil rights and the end to a deeply unpopular war, thousands are embracing a culture of resistance unlike anything since.
For the First Time, Facebook Spells Out What it Forbids
If you've ever wondered exactly what sorts of things Facebook would like you not to do on its service, you're in luck.
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