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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear before two Senate committees this week, the next steps in his bid

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social

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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Metallica postponed Sunday’s concert in Arizona after the band said lead sing

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Up First briefing: A Labor Day look at union fights, wins and close calls