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UnitedHealth promotes leader of retirement business to replace slain CEO Thompson
UnitedHealth Group will promote one of its top insurance executives to replace Brian Thompson, the slain…
Higher Social Security payments coming for millions from bill Biden’s signing
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sunday plans to sign into law a measure that boosts…
Puerto Rico’s new governor sworn in days after a major blackout left much of the island in the dark
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Jenniffer González Colón was sworn in Thursday as Puerto Rico’s new…
US unemployment claims fall to the lowest level since March
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest…
A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on
RENO, Nev. — Opponents of the nation’s largest lithium mine under construction want U.S. officials to…
US unemployment applications hold steady; continuing claims hit 3-year high
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing…
After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins
RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job…
Many Americans have come to rely on drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them.
WASHINGTON — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn,…
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
ATLANTA — Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation…