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Michigan wants Enbridge to pledge funds in case of oil spill

Michigan wants Enbridge to pledge funds in case of oil spill

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Michigan sought a written pledge Friday from Enbridge Inc.
Pentagon bans Confederate flag in way to avoid Trump's wrath

Pentagon bans Confederate flag in way to avoid Trump's wrath

WASHINGTON — After weeks of wrangling, the Pentagon is banning displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, in a carefully worded policy that doesn't mention the word ban or that specific flag.
Justice Ginsburg says cancer has returned, but won't retire

Justice Ginsburg says cancer has returned, but won't retire

WASHINGTON — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court.
Seattle cruise line sells 4 ships; cruise ban extended

Seattle cruise line sells 4 ships; cruise ban extended

SEATTLE — A Seattle-based cruise line has sold four ships in its fleet as the coronavirus pandemic has halted operations and subsequently slowed businesses that rely on incoming traffic from the industry.
Princess Beatrice marries in private ceremony at Windsor

Princess Beatrice marries in private ceremony at Windsor

LONDON — Princess Beatrice got married in a private ceremony Friday, with her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in attendance, Buckingham Palace said Friday.
US home construction jumps 17.3% in June

US home construction jumps 17.3% in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring's massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

CANBERRA, Australia — A strong, deep earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly. The U.S.
Russia is hacking virus vaccine trials, US, UK, Canada say

Russia is hacking virus vaccine trials, US, UK, Canada say

WASHINGTON — Western governments on Thursday accused hackers believed to be part of Russian intelligence of trying to steal valuable private information about a coronavirus vaccine, calling out the Kremlin in an unusually detailed public warning to s
Oakland to pay $32.7M to settle deadly warehouse fire suits

Oakland to pay $32.7M to settle deadly warehouse fire suits

OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland will pay $32.7 million to settle lawsuits filed over a 2016 fire at an illegally converted warehouse dubbed the Ghost Ship that killed 36 people, the city announced Thursday.
Police capture kangaroo hopping through Fort Lauderdale

Police capture kangaroo hopping through Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Police officers captured an unlikely suspect bouncing through a Florida neighbourhood Thursday morning.