While the company is mired in political wrangling, its business influence is huge and undisputed.
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Biden faces growing political crisis over response to debate performance
Critics argue he has done little over six days since the debate to directly address the deep concerns of Democrats and the voting public about his ability to handle the job.
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Private colleges hurt by rising expenses despite tuition gains
Private U.S. colleges raised their prices, but still saw margins fall to the lowest level in over a decade.
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Pål Enger, Norwegian art thief behind famed 1994 heist of Munch’s ‘The Scream,’ dies at 57
On Feb. 12, 1994 – the opening day of the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway – Enger managed to steal the “The Scream” from the National Gallery.
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Microsoft to pay $14.4 million settlement over alleged parental, disability leave discrimination
Although Microsoft is headquartered in Washington state, it has significant operations in California, where the case was brought.
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The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
The head of the agency said TSA has enough screeners to handle the expected crowds this weekend and through the summer.
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GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
Owners of the vehicles do not need to take any action.
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Democrats in Congress torn between backing Biden for president and sounding alarm
So far, top Democratic leaders have mostly stood behind Biden in public statements.
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Settlement tracking group says Israel has made largest West Bank land seizure in 3 decades
The Palestinians view the expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank as the main barrier to any lasting peace agreement and most of the international community considers them illegal or illegitimate.
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Accused scammer who claimed to be Irish heiress extradited to U.K. to face charges
A court in Northern Ireland issued arrest warrants for her earlier this decade. She was arrested in Maine in February.