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Memo says White House was ‘excellently preserved’ during East Wing demolition
The White House mansion’s eastern facade appears to have been “excellently preserved” when demolition crews tore down the East Wing…
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The economy is booming. So why is the job market lagging?
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy is on a tear. So why is the American job market limping behind? The Labor…
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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he’s stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis said Saturday that he’s stepping down, ending a troubled tenure three days after the newspaper…
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US applications for jobless benefits jump to 231,000 last week, the most in 2 months.
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remains in the same historically low…
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IRS faces challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts, new laws: Watchdog
WASHINGTON — The national taxpayer advocate is cautioning that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for…
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The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles it
WASHINGTON — Before President Donald Trump’s administration started dismantling the Education Department, the agency served as a powerful enforcer in…
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NYC nurses strike enters second day as hospitals move to fill labor gaps
NEW YORK — Thousands of New York City nurses were set to return to the picket lines Tuesday as their…
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Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum
PARIS — Workers at the Louvre Museum voted Monday to strike over working conditions and other complaints, a labor union…
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A sharp drop for Oracle keeps Wall Street in check as most US stocks rise
NEW YORK — Most U.S. stocks are rising on Thursday, but a drop for Oracle is holding Wall Street back…
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Wall Street is quiet as it waits for the Federal Reserve’s announcement in the afternoon
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market remains largely quiet on Wednesday as Wall Street waits to hear what the…
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