Frances Haugen, Lina Khan and Elizabeth Holmes figure heavily in a world long dominated by men.
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Biden: More competition in meat industry can ease food costs
But many groups are pushing back against the administration’s planned oversight of the food industry.
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Biden pushed to speak out more as world leaders worry about U.S. democracy
The president also is being urged to use the powers of his office to push voting rights legislation that its adherents say could be the only effective way to counter the rapidly emerging threats to the democratic process.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland plans speech on Jan. 6 investigation
The Justice Department is under growing pressure to hold former President Donald Trump and others in his orbit criminally responsible.
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Former tech CEO Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud and conspiracy
While federal prosecutors depicted Holmes as a charlatan obsessed with fame and fortune, she cast herself as a visionary trailblazer in male-dominated Silicon Valley.
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Since Jan. 6, the pro-Trump internet has descended into infighting
The battles center not on policy but on the treasures of online fame: viewer donations and subscriptions; paid appearances at rallies and conferences; and crowds of followers to buy their books and merchandise.
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The year may be new, but flight cancellations are getting old
For several days, airlines and their passengers lucked out with mostly favorable weather, but a winter storm that hit the Midwest on Saturday caused cancellations to spike again to new highs.
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Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr. subpoenaed by New York attorney general
Prosecutors say they are seeking testimony and documents in connection with their investigation into the valuation of properties controlled by the former president and his company, the Trump Organization.
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December tornadoes on the rise as ‘tornado alley’ appears to shift east
While most people associate intense tornado outbreaks with spring, weather experts say both the timing and location may be changing.
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FDA allows Pfizer boosters for 12- to 15-year-olds as omicron surges
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now must decide whether to go along with the recommended boosters for the younger teens.