U.S. judge strikes down Obama administration overtime pay rule

(Reuters) - A federal judge in Texas on Thursday struck down an Obama administration rule that would have extended mandatory overtime pay to more than 4 million U.S. workers, siding with business groups and 21 states that had challenged it.

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U.S. selects four construction firms to build U.S. border wall prototypes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration has selected four construction companies to build concrete prototypes for a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Thursday.

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The Unexpected Health Impacts of a Hurricane

From closed dialysis clinics to traumatized kids and people unable to get asthma medications, the health effects of Harvey may haunt Houston for years.

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RNC chief of staff resigns to join US Chamber of Commerce

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Maryland judges push back on governor's call for 'truth in sentencing' measure

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High school dedicates baseball field to Pete Frates, retires jersey

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Shark spotted swimming near man trying to escape police custody

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Kamala Harris backs Sanders' single-payer plan that probably costs trillions

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Military Secretaries Join Lawsuit Against Trump's Transgender Ban

They weighed in on behalf of eight servicemembers who claim Trump's order amounts to unconstitutional discrimination.

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Judge Scolds Trump Vote Fraud Panel For Lack of Transparency

A federal judge blasted President Donald Trump's vote fraud commission at a court hearing Wednesday for failing to be transparent about its work.

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How to Help Victims of Hurricane Harvey

As rescuers scramble to save people from catastrophic flooding, you can do your part without even leaving your couch.

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Impersonator of Dead Sea Scrolls scholars sees U.S. conviction upheld

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A disbarred U.S. lawyer convicted of impersonating Dead Sea Scrolls scholars in emails on Thursday lost his bid to escape his two-month prison sentence.

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MORE HARVEY HARDSHIPS AHEAD? Scams abound to steal donations for disaster victims at their worst

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JUMPED THE GUN? Sens: Comey wrote Clinton 'exoneration' before talks

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'I GRABBED AN AX' Boyfriend saves woman from home invader: cops

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Israeli protesters erect golden statue of High Court chief

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DITCHING DACA Trump to announce end to Obama-era 'Dreamer' plan

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Cartel members busted with $1M worth of meth in genitalia-shaped candles

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Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Girl Thrown in Lake

A state judge in Worcester on Thursday set bail at $1 million for Joshua Hubert after a warrant alleging the new charge was issued.

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How Forecasters Nailed Harvey's Massive Rain Dump

Weather forecasters have sharpened their tools in recent years and knew Hurricane Harvey would dump record amounts of rain. But did the public get the message?

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Cryptic 'Donations' Reference in Manafort Notes From Meet With Russians

Paul Manafort's notes from a Trump Tower meeting with Russians include the word "donations," near a reference to the Republican National Committee, sources say.

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Mueller, N.Y. Attorney General Joining Forces on Manafort Probe

Investigators for Special Counsel Mueller and New York's Attorney General are coordinating their probes of ex-Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort's finances.

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Back-to-School Supplies Cost as Much as Average Mortgage

Strapped and stressed parents are pushing back at teachers' back-to-school supply lists they say ask them to not just buy the kitchen sink, but the plumbing.

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Arizona State unveils Pat Tillman statue at Sun Devil Stadium

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Baltimore gunmen targeted pub hosting police party, officials say

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Florida Supreme Court sides with governor in squabble over death cases

(Reuters) - The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Governor Rick Scott had the authority to reassign a prosecutor's death penalty cases after she refused to pursue capital punishment for any defendants.

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U.S. charges Chinese-Canadian citizen for trade secret theft

BOSTON (Reuters) - A dual citizen of China and Canada has been arrested and charged with trying to steal trade secrets from a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of robotic surgical products by trespassing at its headquarters.

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Presidential Pardons Might Not End Russia Prosecutions

Trump's unusual pardon of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio has sparked a debate over whether the president could end the Russia probe with preemptive pardons.

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A Roaring Good Find! Triceratops Bones Unearthed at Building Site

The bones and skull of a triceratops were found last Friday in Colorado at the construction site of a new public safety building.

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Wells Fargo Just Found 1.4 Million More Unauthorized Accounts

There are a million more potential unauthorized Wells Fargo accounts.

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Georgia Officer in Dashcam Footage: 'We Only Kill Black People'

Lt. Greg Abbott has been moved to administrative duty as his department investigates the incident, authorities said.

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Trump's Policies Will Get in the Way of His Promise to Rebuild Texas

President Donald Trump's promises to rebuild Harvey-slammed Houston "better than ever" may fall short — thanks to some of his own policies.

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California Deputy Killed, 2 Others Wounded, in Shootout

Deputy Robert French, a 21-year veteran of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, died from a gunshot wound to his side, Sheriff Scott Jones said.

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Poll: Most Oppose Arpaio Pardon, Booting 'Dreamers'

More than half of Americans disapprove of President Trump's decision to pardon former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, according to a new NBC News|SurveyMonkey poll.

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Temp America: How the 'Invisible' Workforce Is on the Rise

These workers represent the underclass in the U.S. workforce who hold an integral role in the country's ever-growing, on-demand economy.

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U.S. Warplanes Simulate Strikes Against N. Korea

The live-fire exercises came after Kim Jong Un's regime in Pyongyang fired a midrange ballistic missile over Japan, sharply raising tension in the region.

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U.S. Warplanes Simulate Strikes Against N. Korea's 'Core Facilities'

The live-fire exercises came after Kim Jong Un's regime in Pyongyang fired a midrange ballistic missile over Japan, sharply raising tension in the region.

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Storm Deals Major Blow to East Coast Fuel Supply

The Colonial Pipeline system is the main provider of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel for major cities like New York, Atlanta and Washington, D.C.

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Harvey Exits Gulf Coast, Leaving Devastation, at Least 28 Dead

Beyond the sheer loss of life, long-term damage will be extraordinary, according to weather, industry and government officials.

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Harvey Is Gone, But Houston Is Still Flooding

Hurricane Harvey has left Houston, but floodwaters are still rising in neighborhoods close to swollen reservoirs and bayous.

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Federal Judge Blocks Texas' Tough 'Sanctuary Cities' Law

A judge has temporarily blocked Texas' "sanctuary cities" law, which opponents have called a "show your papers" law, so that a lawsuit over it can proceed.

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Harvey May Be One of the Costliest Natural Disasters Ever

Estimates range from $3 billion in insured losses to $160 billion in total economic impact, which would make Harvey the costliest U.S. natural disaster.

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Texans 'Fighting for Their Lives' After Record Rainfall

Record-shattering rainfall hits Texas cities of Port Arthur and Beaumont, unleashing flash floods that claims two lives and displace thousands.

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Major Chemical Plant Near Houston Likely to Explode, Owner Warns

All residents within 1.5 miles of the Arkema plant in Crosby, Texas, were evacuated as the Department of Homeland Security set up a command center.

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Harvey Releases 2 Million Pounds of Pollutants From Refineries, Plants

Chevron Phillips Chemical reported that it released more than 745,000 pounds of contaminants into the air as it shut down its plant in Baytown, Texas.

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'Worst Fears Realized': Six Bodies Found in Submerged Van

A van swept away by Harvey floodwaters with six relatives inside has been found.

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ICE Stands Down in Houston Area

Immigration agents have not arrested any non-criminal immigrants in the Houston area in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, an agency spokesman told NBC News.

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Christie: 'Reprehensible Lies' From 'Disgraceful' Cruz on Storm Aid

Chris Christie issued a blistering verbal takedown of Ted Cruz for insisting that he supported Hurricane Sandy aid in 2013, when he vote against relief.

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Pittsburgh Voters Skewer Trump's Tone, Express 'Abject Disappointment'

Donald Trump has said he was elected to represent Pittsburgh, not Paris. But even some of his own voters in the Steel City say he doesn't speak for them.

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ISIS Convoy Blocked by Coalition Airstrikes

The U.S.-led coalition criticized a deal cut by ISIS, Syria, Hezbollah and Lebanon to move hundreds of ISIS fighters and civilians from one enclave to another.

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Disneyland Apologizes for Banning Little Boy From 'Princess' Experience

Disneyland Paris apologized after a 3-year-old was told he could not take part in a "Princess for a Day" experience just because he is a boy.

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Union Head: I Can't Work With Racists, Wall Streeters in White House

The nation's largest union was once optimistic about Trump's populism. But the rise of "Wall Streeters" in the White House is dashing remaining hopes.

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Trump Gives Congress a Vague Map for Tax Overhaul

Trump outlined what White House officials called a "vision" for tax reform rather than a specific plan ahead of Congress resuming session next week.

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Groups Sue to Protect Yellowstone Grizzlies as Hunts Anticipated

Wildlife advocates and a Montana tribe are asking a judge to restore protections for grizzly bears in Yellowstone so trophy hunting is not allowed.

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Did a Spambot Just Leak Your Email and Password?

A spambot is being blamed for a massive data breach that left hundreds of millions of email addresses and some passwords exposed.

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L.A. Votes to Replace Columbus Day With Indigenous Peoples Day

The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day as an official Los Angeles holiday.

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Kung Fu Nuns Are Teaching Women in the Himalayas How to Defend Themselves

The Drukpa Kung Fu Nuns taught a five-day self-defense workshop for girls and young women in India's Ladakh region in August.

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Documentary Gives Labor Activist Dolores Huerta Her Place in U.S. History

Labor and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union, is not known to many Americans. A new documentary wants to change that.

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Watch Musician Play His Sax While Having Brain Surgery

A music teacher with a brain tumor helped himself and neuroscience by playing saxophone during surgery, helping better identify musical ability in the brain.

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Presidential Pardons Might Not End Russia Prosecutions

Trump's unusual pardon of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio has sparked a debate over whether the president could end the Russia probe with preemptive pardons.

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Global Warming's Role in Harvey's Huge Rainfall

Climate researchers agree that warmer temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico are adding at least 5 percent more moisture to Harvey. But the reason for storm's sloth is less clear.

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A Black Mayor. A White Nationalist. They Share a Name, but Little Else

The two Michael Tubbs. One is a white supremacist leader. The other the young black mayor of Stockton, California. Same name. Dramatically different Americans.

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INSULT TO INJURY: Fake DHS agents ordering victims to evacuate so their homes can get robbed, feds warn

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California sheriff's deputy killed, 2 troopers injured in Sacramento motel shooting

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Luke Skywalker is back

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L.A. Votes to Replace Columbus Day With Indigenous Peoples Day

The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day as an official Los Angeles holiday.

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Exclusive: At least $23 billion of property affected by Hurricane Harvey - Reuters analysis

(Reuters) - At least $23 billion worth of property has been affected by flooding from Hurricane Harvey just in parts of Texas' Harris and Galveston counties, a Reuters analysis of satellite imagery and property data shows.

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DRAMATIC RESCUE Family, dog pulled to safety on live television

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Columbus Day to become Indigenous Peoples' Day in major US city

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3 California cops shot at motel, suspects arrested

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Dinosaur fossil found at Denver construction site

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McCain to return to Senate after undergoing chemotherapy

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FOX NEWS POLL: Congress’ approval rating sinks to 15 percent - Fox News Poll: Voters' mood sours, 56 percent say Trump tearing country apart - READ THE FULL POLL RESULTS

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Italian food theme park opens

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Coalition Airstrikes Move to Block Transfer of ISIS Fighters

The U.S.-led coalition criticized a deal cut by ISIS, Syria, Hezbollah and Lebanon to move hundreds of ISIS fighters and civilians from one enclave to another.

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White House wants to help states, cities offload infrastructure

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration told state and local officials on Wednesday that it will use its infrastructure plan to create incentives for the private sector to finance or take over public entities like bridges, tunnels and highways.

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U.S. charges five with hiding meth in 1,300 pounds of wax candles

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors in New York said they have uncovered a new means to conceal methamphetamine, announcing criminal charges on Wednesday against five people they say conspired to hide the drug in more than 1,300 pounds (590 kg) of wax candles.

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Harvey May Be One of the Costliest Natural Disasters Ever

Estimates range from $3 billion in insured losses to $160 billion in total economic impact, which would make Harvey the costliest U.S. natural disaster.

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Major Chemical Plant Near Houston Likely to Explode, Owner Warns

All residents within 1.5 miles of the Arkema plant in Crosby, Texas, were evacuated as the Department of Homeland Security set up a command center.

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Three officers shot in California during car theft investigation

SACRAMENTO (Reuters) - Three law enforcement officers were shot and wounded in Sacramento, California, on Wednesday when at least one suspect opened fire on officers from a hotel room, officials said.

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U.S. agency sues Estee Lauder Companies over parental leave policy

(Reuters) - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing Estee Lauder Companies Inc of discriminating against men by giving them less paid parental leave than women.

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HARVEY'S DEATH TOLL CLIMBS 23rd body found as Houston-area floodwaters start to recede

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Antifa violence leaves leftists to question whether movement hurts or helps - Dartmouth faculty supports prof's comments justifying Antifa violence - Mayor wants Berkeley to cancel Free Speech Week - 'Doxxing' new liberal weapon for publicly shaming people as neo-Nazis, Klan sympathizers

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OPINION: Univ. of Michigan frat controversy -- Make ancient Egypt great again!

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Aaron Rodgers defends Colin Kaepernick, says embattled QB ‘should be on a roster’

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Amazon hit with lawsuit over eclipse glasses

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit by a couple who claims defective eclipse glasses purchased through the online retailer damaged their eyes.

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DRAWING FIRE Politico cartoon insults Harvey victims, critics say

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Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova to NCAA basketball title, dies at 82

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Hurricane annals: two Katrina survivors connect in Houston flood

(Brian Thevenot is a Reuters journalist. He was part of The Times-Picayune team that won two Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.)

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ICE Stands Down in Houston Area

Immigration agents have not arrested any non-criminal immigrants in the Houston area in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, an agency spokesman told NBC News.

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Court Tosses Suit Alleging Sexual Aggression at West Point

A NY appeals court says it is the job of Congress and the president, and not the courts, to confront claims of a sexually oppressive culture at West Point.

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Pentagon admits thousands more troops are in Afghanistan than previously disclosed - Extra US fighter planes sent to Baltic region during Russian military exercise

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West Virginia man branded woman with horseshoe, fork, police say

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Ex-chief of troubled Baltimore police unit faces racketeering charges

(Reuters) - The former head of a scandal-ridden Baltimore police gun crimes unit was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly robbing victims of more than $90,000, becoming the eighth member of the unit to face federal racketeering charges, prosecutors said.

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