SCARBOROUGH (Reuters) — Ten days after a slick was first spotted by Trinidad and Tobago’s Coast Guard, an oil leak from a capsized barge remains unplugged, according to first responders
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Today in History: February 17, House elects Thomas Jefferson president over Aaron Burr
Today in History: On February 17, 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, electing Jefferson president;
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Social Security shares proposed rule for payroll information exchange
The Social Security Administration published a proposed rule, “Use of Electronic Payroll Data to Improve Program Administration,” describing the agency’s plans for accessing and using
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Pesticide linked to reproductive issues found in Cheerios, Quaker Oats and other oat-based foods
CHICAGO — A little-heard-of pesticide linked to infertility in animals is showing up in the overwhelming majority of oat-based foods sold in the United States,
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Today in History: February 16, Fidel Castro becomes premier of Cuba
Today in History: On February 16, 1959, Fidel Castro became premier of Cuba a month and a-half after the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista. On this
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Hiker kills coyote with his bare hands after attack; tests confirm the animal had rabies
JOHNSTON (AP) — A coyote that a hiker killed with his bare hands has tested positive for rabies, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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Social Security Administration Updates Equity Action Plan
Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) today.
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USVI caps land swap deal to build $133M school despite concerns over historic cay
CRUZ BAY — The U.S. Virgin Islands has finalized a long-awaited deal that will allow officials to build a public school on St. John as
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Theron Thomas of St. Thomas Wins 2024 Grammy For Songwriter of Year
LOS ANGELES — Big up congratulations are in order for Theron Thomas for winning Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical) at the 66th Grammy Awards in California
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