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Amazon to end its U.S. restaurant delivery service

Restaurants adjusting to increased deliveries Amazon is closing its U.S. restaurant delivery service, a 4-year-old business that failed to take off amid fierce competition from Uber Eats, DoorDash and others. The service, called Amazon Restaurants, offered delivery in more than…

Reports: 10 states moving to block Sprint/T-Mobile merger

Ten state attorneys general are suing to block the planned merger of Sprint and T-Mobile, according to reports from Reuters and the Wall Street Journal. New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the effort, according to Reuters. James is…

Target's expanded paid family leave includes part-time workers

Target says it's expanding parental leave and other benefits for salaried and hourly workers, including part-time employees. The retailer is sweetening its employee perks as it competes with Walmart and Amazon for workers in a tight labor market. Such family-friendlier…

Team USA kicks off quest to win Women's World Cup

On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. women's national soccer team begins defending its 2015 World Cup title. Team USA, who will face off against Thailand, wants to lift the cup for a historic fourth time. Over the past few days, the…

Pence defends ban of Pride flags at embassies

Vice President Mike Pence confirmed reports that Pride flags had been banned from U.S. embassies, and expressed his support for the administration's decision. June is Pride Month, and in an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, the vice president said four…

Justin Amash leaves House Freedom Caucus

Republican calls for Congress to impeach Trump Rep. Justin Amash, the only Republican arguing President Trump's conduct as outlined in special counsel Robert Mueller's report constitutes impeachable offenses, is stepping down from the conservative House Freedom Caucus, his office confirmed…

Alabama approves castration for some sex offenders

Montgomery, Ala. -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation that would require certain sex offenders to be chemically castrated before their parole. Gov. Kay Ivey's press office said Monday that she had signed the bill, which is…

Planned Parenthood can stay open for now, judge rules

Missouri judge rules in abortion clinic dispute A St. Louis judge granted Planned Parenthood a preliminary injunction, allowing the clinic to continue operating even as the Missouri's health department has refused to renew its license. If the health center had…

Another American tourist dies during Dominican vacation

Last Updated Jun 10, 2019 7:00 PM EDT Six American tourists have mysteriously died in recent months at resorts in the Dominican Republic. The FBI is helping local authorities investigate these deaths. Robert Wallace traveled the world with his wife…

Helicopter crashes into Midtown Manhattan building

A helicopter crashed into a building Monday afternoon in Midtown Manhattan, according to the New York City Fire Department. The crash reportedly sparked a two-alarm fire at the building, located at 787 7th Avenue between 49th and 50th streets. A…

Tyson recalls 95 tons of chicken fritters over plastic parts

Tyson Foods is recalling almost 191,000 pounds of chicken fritters after schools complained about finding pieces of hard plastic in the ready-to-eat products. The food company said it distributed the recalled products to institutional food service locations in 29 states,…

Canada to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021

The Canadian government is moving to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday in Toronto. The government is considering items such as water bottles, plastic bags and straws, although Trudeau  said "a science-based approach"…

Trump and Macron's "friendship tree" has died

A tree that the presidents of the U.S. and France planted together as a symbol of friendship has died — just as the relationship between the two leaders shows signs of withering. Last year, when French President Emmanuel Macron visited…

Ken Cuccinelli named to top immigration post

Questions surround U.S.-Mexico deal An outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies has been named acting director of the agency that manages legal immigration. Ken Cuccinelli will oversee U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Cuccinelli is a former Virginia…

4.0 earthquake rocks area near Cleveland

Cleveland—Federal geologists say an earthquake with an estimated magnitude 4 has been detected just northeast of Cleveland, Ohio. The United States Geological Survey confirmed a 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Lake Erie, approximately 2.5 miles north of Eastlake, at about 10:50…

Kroger recalls frozen berries over hepatitis A fears

Kroger is recalling frozen berries sold at grocery stores nationwide after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found hepatitis A in a sample. The supermarket chain said it is printing messages on register receipt tapes and calling customers to alert…

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