All posts by The Associated Press

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  China makes no offer of debt relief for Venezuela

  Venezuela owes China $23 billion.

  • Posted November 16, 2017
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  Trump at Capitol for pep rally as tax bill nears House vote

  Bills would slash the 35 percent corporate tax rate to 20 percent.

  • Posted November 16, 2017
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  US foundations pledge initial $5M for battered Puerto Rico

  Rockefeller, Ford and Open Society foundations to create advisory commission to help guide reconstruction efforts

  • Posted November 15, 2017
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  Electric trucks emerging but still have a long haul

  Tesla Inc. plans to unveil a semitractor-trailer this week, its first foray into trucking after more than a decade of making cars and SUVs.

  • Posted November 15, 2017
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  US consumer prices barely up in October

  Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose a modest 0.2 percent in October after a 0.1 percent rise in September.

  • Posted November 15, 2017
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  Organic-food purists assail the designation for hydroponics

  Many traditional organic farmers say allowing hydroponic farms to be certified organic erodes the integrity of the $16 billion U.S. organic produce industry.

  • Posted November 15, 2017
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  Zimbabwe army has Mugabe, wife in custody, controls capital

  Zimbabwe’s army is patrolling the capital’s streets following a night of unrest that included a military takeover of the state broadcaster.

  • Posted November 15, 2017
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  Target sees highly competitive holiday on the way

  The company on Wednesday reported higher traffic and sales.

  • Posted November 15, 2017
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  Ecuador VP to face trial in Odebrecht corruption case

  Judge Miguel Jurado ruled Tuesday that Glas will be tried on corruption charges connected with the Brazilian company Odebrecht

  • Posted November 15, 2017
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  US scientists try 1st gene editing in the body

  If it’s successful, it could give a major boost to the fledgling field of gene therapy.

  • Posted November 15, 2017