The lawsuit targets changes that are among several steps the Trump administration has taken to roll back the Clean Water Act.
Carol Semple
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Federal presence in Oregon gives protests new momentum
Far from tamping down the unrest, the presence of federal agents on the streets of Portland, Oregon, has given new momentum and a renewed, laser-sharp focus to protests that had begun to devolve into smaller, chaotic crowds.
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U.S. accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 vaccine research
The indictment describes multiple efforts by the hackers to snoop on biotech firms and other companies engaged in coronavirus-related research, though it does not accuse them of having success in any theft.
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Republicans split as next virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion
Republicans promise a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, and President Trump insists on a payroll tax holiday for workers.
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Political wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes
There appears to be good news on the medical front, however, with scientists involved in the development of at least 1 vaccine reporting promising results in an early trial.
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Union at BIW sends letter to Navy secretary, ready to meet mediator
The union representing striking production workers wants to clarify whether the Navy endorses the use of subcontractors, a key point of contention with the company.
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Federal police actions in Oregon – and threats to include other cities – are ‘red flag,’ experts say
The presence of federal troops and President Trump’s repeated references to Portland as a hotbed of ‘anarchists’ appeared to give new life and renewed focus to nightly demonstrations – and to attract a broader base.
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Stress rises for unemployed as extra $600 benefit nears end
In May, unemployment benefits made up 6% of all U.S. income, ahead of even Social Security.
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Officer justified in firing shots that wounded couple, Maine attorney general finds
The officer fired his gun after Jason Jackson put his finger on the trigger of his own gun, and Tiffany Smith was also hit when she moved into the line of fire, the report says.
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Queen makes ‘Capt. Tom’ a knight at 100. No kneeling was required.
The World War II veteran captivated the British public by walking 100 laps of his garden in order to raise some $40 million for the National Health Service in April.