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Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize, praise from comic pals

WASHINGTON (AP) — A host of comedic and entertainment royalty gathered Sunday night at Washington’s Kennedy Center as Adam Sandler received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. For his part, Sandler placed his hand…
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Big banks create $30B rescue package for First Republic

NEW YORK (AP) — Eleven of the biggest banks in the country have announced a $30 billion rescue package for First Republic Bank. It's an effort to stop the California-based bank from becoming the third…
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Bank fears spread to Europe, drag down shares of big lenders

GENEVA (AP) — Fears about the world banking system spread to Europe as shares in the globally connected Swiss bank Credit Suisse plunged. The steep drop on Wednesday dragged down other major European lenders in…
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What's known — and not — about US drone and Russia jet crash

WASHINGTON (AP) — When a Russian fighter jet collided with a large U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday, it was a rare but serious incident that triggered a U.S. diplomatic protest and raised concerns…
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Trump returns to Iowa aiming for more disciplined campaign

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — As Donald Trump returns to Iowa, he and his team are aiming for a more disciplined approach to his latest presidential campaign. They are particularly focused on building the data and…
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USDA Announces Sign-up for Cost-Share Assistance for On-Farm Grain Storage in Areas with Limited Commercial Capacity Due to Severe Storms 

WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that producers in counties affected by eligible disaster events in Kentucky, Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, and Tennessee can apply for cost-share assistance through…
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'Cocaine cat' escaped owner, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo

CINCINNATI, OH (AP) -- The Cincinnati Zoo has taken in an African serval cat after the animal was recovered from a wild adventure. The cat named Amiry was found with cocaine in its system after…
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Tiger Woods’ girlfriend seeks to nullify NDA with pro golfer

STUART, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods' girlfriend wants to nullify a nondisclosure agreement following a six-year relationship with the professional golfer. Attorneys for Erica Herman filed a complaint seeking declaratory judgment on Monday in Martin County, Florida,…
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US investigates Tesla for steering wheels that can fall off

AUSTIN, TX -- U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla's Model Y SUV after getting two complaints that the steering wheels can come off while being driven. The National Highway Traffic Safety…
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DA stands by prosecutor in Alec Baldwin set-shooting case

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A district attorney in Santa Fe fought back Monday against efforts to disqualify the special prosecutor pursuing manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer…
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