After passing the sensitive military sites in Montana, the balloon was moving southeastward over the heartland of the central United States during the day and was expected to remain in U.S. airspace for several days, officials said.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes new rules limiting sugar in school meals
The goal is to improve nutrition and align with U.S. dietary guidelines in the program that serves breakfast to more than 15 million children and lunch to nearly 30 million children.
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U.S. adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
It was a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates.
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Eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
Investigators tie the infections – including some found in blood, urine and lungs – to EzriCare Artificial Tears.
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Australia removing British monarchy from its bank notes
The face of King Charles III is expected to be seen on the nation’s coins this year.
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Bill Clinton returns to White House to push paid family leave
He speaks just days before Sunday’s 30th anniversary of his landmark Family and Medical Leave Act.
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Michigan man says son, 6, ordered $1,000 in food from Grubhub
The boy’s mom says her husband had just used the app on his phone to order dinner and probably left it open.
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Frustrated Texans endure icy winter storm with no electricity
Hundreds more flights are canceled again and seven traffic deaths are reported in the state.
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U.S. will send Ukraine longer-range bombs in latest turnaround
Washington is expected to announce a $2.17 billion aid package Friday but will continue to reject Kyiv’s requests for fighter jets.
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Sperm whale dies in Hawaii with fishing nets, plastic bags in stomach
The animals travel across thousands of miles in the ocean so it’s not clear where the debris came from.