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U.S. blacklists Chinese AI firms ahead of trade talks

The Trump administration is adding a group of Chinese tech companies that develop facial recognition and other artificial intelligence technology to a U.S. blacklist over concerns that the tech is being used to repress China's Muslim minority groups. The move…

U.S. and Australia begin talks on data-sharing agreement

Washington — The U.S. and Australia announced the beginning of negotiations on Monday over an agreement that would significantly boost law enforcement cooperation under a 2018 U.S. law meant to facilitate cross-border data access for investigators. The move comes days after…

Miracle Dog rescued from rubble of Hurricane Dorian

Dog rescued after nearly a month in rubble A dog who survived Hurricane Dorian is being called a "miracle" in the Bahamas. The people who rescued the dog have named him Miracle because he survived underneath rubble for about a…

Cannabis stocks taking a hit from vaping bans

Cannabis companies are taking a hit from the recent nationwide crackdown on vaping as federal and state regulators seek a ban on a cannabinoid responsible for getting marijuana users high through e-cigarettes. On top of regulatory crackdowns, health fears about…

NBA's crisis in China threatens multibillion-dollar ties

It wasn't even a month ago that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sat overlooking center court at a Beijing arena, watching the gold-medal game at the World Cup with other basketball dignitaries. That night was all smiles. Silver's return to China…

GE freezes pension plan for 20,000 U.S. employees

General Electric is freezing the pensions of 20,000 U.S. salaried workers to reduce billions in future pension obligations and trim debt. About 700 employees in its supplemental pension program, geared toward executives, will also have their pension benefits frozen. The…

Record-setting python caught in the Everglades

CBSN Originals preview: Invasive species Officials say Florida trappers have captured a record-setting python as part of a growing effort that encourages hunters to remove the invasive snakes from the Everglades. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the…

"Multiple whistleblowers" emerge in Ukraine case, lawyers say

Washington — The attorneys representing the whistleblower who filed a complaint about President Trump's dealings with Ukraine said they are representing "multiple whistleblowers" in connection to the case, including one with "first hand knowledge" of events. "I can confirm that…

5 elephants die in waterfall plunge to save calf

The majority of an elephant herd in Thailand died Saturday trying to rescue a calf in the group. When a three-year-old elephant fatally tumbled into the Haew Narok waterfall, also known as "Hell's Abyss," five adult elephant tried to rescue…

Democrats subpoena White House in impeachment inquiry

Washington — House Democrats on Friday escalated their impeachment inquiry into President Trump, issuing a subpoena to the White House for documents related to the whistleblower complaint. They are also requesting Ukraine-related documents from Vice President Mike Pence. Mr. Trump maintains…

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