Three suspects have been taken into custody.
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EPA considers tougher regulation of livestock farm pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has not revised its rules dealing with the nation’s largest animal operations since 2008.
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U.S. proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans
U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.
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Elon Musk testifies in 2nd day of Tesla tweet trial
The CEO maintains he locked up financial backing for a Tesla buyout in 2018 and wasn’t trying to mislead investors.
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U.S. regulators deny emergency request to slow ships to ease whale strikes
Environmental groups argue that protecting the whales while they are on the move is especially important because mother whales and their young are at risk.
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Four Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
It’s another major victory for the Justice Department, which is also trying to secure sedition convictions against the former leader of the Proud Boys and 4 associates.
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Biden’s next climate hurdle: Enticing Americans to buy green
It’s a public relations challenge that could determine whether the country meets Biden’s ambitious goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.
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Gunman’s motive in Lunar New Year massacre still unclear
The death toll rose to 11 on Monday after one of the 10 who were wounded died.
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Trump’s MAGA forces threaten to upend vote for RNC chair
The attacks have been led by Ronna McDaniel’s chief rival, a Trump attorney who has accused McDaniel of religious bigotry, chronic misspending and privately claiming she can control the former president.
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Spotify latest tech company to cut jobs by slashing 6% of workforce
Big tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Google announced tens of thousands of job cuts this month.