China retaliates, slaps duties on U.S. soybeans, planes; markets skid
China hit back quickly on Wednesday against U.S. plans to impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods, retaliating with a list of similar duties on key American imports including soybeans, planes, cars, beef and chemicals in a move that sent global markets reeling.
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Unions Squeeze Companies to Divulge Plans for Tax Bill Windfall
Unions are pressing companies they bargain with to disclose details of what they’re doing with savings from the Trump tax cuts, the latest move by organized labor to pressure corporations to pass along their windfall from the overhaul.
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YouTube shooter was vegan blogger who accused site of discrimination
An Iranian-born woman who blogged about veganism had railed online about dictatorship and accused YouTube of limiting viewers of her videos before opening fire at its California corporate headquarters, wounding three people and killing herself.
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Russian spy: Row over government's poisoning response
Labour has criticised Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson over his response to the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy and his daughter in the UK.
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US possibly setting up new military bases in Syria, despite Trump's 'withdrawal' promise
While President Trump has reiterated his intention to withdraw troops from Syria, the US military is reportedly working on plans to send an additional contingent to secure a foothold in the north of the war-torn country.
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Trump Says Border Security Action Coming Amid Military Plans
President Donald Trump signaled he’ll take "strong action" Wednesday on border security after earlier promising to deploy the U.S. military to guard the nation’s boundary with Mexico and check the flow of unauthorized immigrants.
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Mystery Stingray devices discovered in Washington
Spy kits that can track mobile phones and intercept calls and messages have been discovered in Washington and beyond, the US government has said.
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Facebook's Zuckerberg to testify before US committee
Facebook's chief executive Mark Zuckerberg is to testify before the US House Commerce Committee regarding the firm's use and protection of user data.
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4 killed in Marine helicopter crash near El Centro, military says
A Marine Corps helicopter based in El Centro crashed on a training mission and all four crew members are believed to have died, officials said.
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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin compares teacher protests to 'a teenager wanting a better car' in TV interview
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said teachers lobbying for increased salaries was like a teenager wanting a better car amid statewide teacher walkouts Tuesday.
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Michigan OKs Nestlé Water Extraction, Despite 80K+ Public Comments Against It
In a much-watched case, a Michigan agency has approved Nestlé's plan to boost the amount of water it takes from the state. The request attracted a record number of public comments — with 80,945 against and 75 in favor.
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