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Texas gunman in Walmart shooting gets 90 consecutive life sentences and may still face death penalty EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in a Texas border city was sentenced F

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Texas gunman in Walmart shooting gets 90 consecutive life sentences and may still face death penalty EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in a Texas border city was sentenced F
Cooler hiring in June could help the Fed achieve an elusive 'soft landing' for US economy

Cooler hiring in June could help the Fed achieve an elusive 'soft landing' for US economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Another month, another solid gain for America's job market. The pace of hiring by businesses and government agencies in June — 209,000 added jobs — was the smallest monthly gain in 2 1/2 years.
DNA testing leads to former US Army soldier in 1978 killing of woman in Germany

DNA testing leads to former US Army soldier in 1978 killing of woman in Germany

DNA testing has led to the arrest of a Nebraska man who was repeatedly questioned over decades in the 1978 stabbing death of a woman while he was stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany, authorities said.
New minimum pay rates for NYC app-based food delivery workers are delayed

New minimum pay rates for NYC app-based food delivery workers are delayed

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge Friday ordered New York City to temporarily delay new minimum pay standards for app-based food delivery workers, a day after being sued by Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub.
U.S. trade envoy presses Canada on digital services tax, home shopping obligations

U.S. trade envoy presses Canada on digital services tax, home shopping obligations

WASHINGTON — Canada, the United States and Mexico wrapped up a two-day status report on their shared continental trade agreement Friday as the deal that replaced NAFTA passed its three-year anniversary.
Food delivery services sue NYC over minimum pay rates for app-based workers

Food delivery services sue NYC over minimum pay rates for app-based workers

NEW YORK (AP) — Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub sued New York City on Thursday to block its new minimum pay rules for food delivery workers.
Truck makers pledge to comply with new California rules phasing out gas-powered vehicles

Truck makers pledge to comply with new California rules phasing out gas-powered vehicles

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Ontario to pay 1/3 of incentives for both Stellantis, VW battery plants

Ontario to pay 1/3 of incentives for both Stellantis, VW battery plants

TORONTO — Ontario has agreed to an auto pact with the federal government, to pay not just one-third of the production incentives in a deal with Stellantis and LG Energy Solution but also for a Volkswagen battery plant.
Toronto's Pearson Airport to host hydrogen refuelling station

Toronto's Pearson Airport to host hydrogen refuelling station

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Toronto's Pearson Airport will be home to Ontario's first public hydrogen refuelling station for zero-emission vehicles powered by fuel cells.