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Trump allows commercial fishing in marine conservation area

Trump allows commercial fishing in marine conservation area

BANGOR, Maine — President Donald Trump rolled back protections Friday at a marine conservation area off the New England coast, signing an order to allow commercial fishing in a stretch of water environmentalists say is critical for endangered right w
French forces kill al-Qaida's North African commander

French forces kill al-Qaida's North African commander

BAMAKO, Mali — French forces have killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida’s North Africa affiliate, the France’s defence minister announced late Friday, in what would be a major victory for France after years of battling jihadists in the S
US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban

US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban

The Trump administration said Friday it will let Chinese airlines operate a limited number of flights to the U.S., backing down from a threat to ban the flights. The decision came one day after China appeared to open the door to U.S.
Trump hails jobs report, but unemployment rate still high

Trump hails jobs report, but unemployment rate still high

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took a victory lap Friday morning after the government reported surprising job gains for last month, seizing on the data to predict that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and its economic disruption was in the
Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute

Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute

Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim, in a move that adds to tensions between the social media platform and the U.S. president, one of its most widely followed users.
UN agency: Iran violating all restrictions of nuclear deal

UN agency: Iran violating all restrictions of nuclear deal

VIENNA — Iran has continued to increase its stockpiles of enriched uranium and remains in violation of its deal with world powers, the United Nations' atomic watchdog said Friday.
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to a still-high 13.3%

US unemployment drops unexpectedly to a still-high 13.3%

WASHINGTON — U.S. unemployment dropped unexpectedly in May to 13.
Unemployment rate falls to 13.3%, US adds 2.5 million jobs

Unemployment rate falls to 13.3%, US adds 2.5 million jobs

WASHINGTON — The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added — a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic.
Ex-Dodgers star Carl Crawford arrested on assault charge

Ex-Dodgers star Carl Crawford arrested on assault charge

HOUSTON — Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Carl Crawford has been arrested after his former girlfriend accused him of assaulting her during an argument over a man she had begun dating.
`Get your knee off our necks!': Floyd mourned in Minneapolis

`Get your knee off our necks!': Floyd mourned in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Celebrities, musicians and political leaders gathered in front of George Floyd's golden casket Thursday for a fiery memorial service for the man whose death at the hands of police sparked global protests, with a civil rights leader decl
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