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Aurora's driverless trucks to tackle tough weather post Texas launch
Aurora plans self-driving trucks in harsh weather after launch

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania: Aurora Innovation says its driverless trucks will eventually be equipped to handle tough weather conditions,...

Nationals 3B Paul DeJong hit in face by a pitch, exits vs. Pirates
Nationals 3B Paul DeJong hit in face by a pitch, exits vs. Pirates

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong exited Tuesday night's game against the host...

Dodgers legend Manny Mota recovering after stroke
Dodgers legend Manny Mota recovering after stroke

(Photo credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images) Los Angeles Dodgers legend Manny Mota is in recovery in a Los Angeles-area hospital after...

Reds activate three players from injured list
Reds activate three players from injured list

(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Austin Hays, second baseman...

Pirates placing C/1B Endy Rodriguez (finger) on IL
Pirates placing C/1B Endy Rodriguez (finger) on IL

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) The Pittsburgh Pirates are placing catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez on the 10-day...

Dodgers face Rockies, hope to overcome previous series slump
Dodgers face Rockies, hope to overcome previous series slump

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) After three consecutive series defeats, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be out to end their skid...

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Cancels $5.1B IT Contracts
Pentagon to end contracts with Accenture, Deloitte, others

WASHINGTON, D.C: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled several technology service contracts worth US$5.1 billion. These...

Trump proposes legal path for undocumented farmworkers
Trump suggests farmers could keep workers without legal status

WASHINGTON, D.C: U.S. President Donald Trump said this week that farmers might be allowed to ask the government to keep some farmworkers...

Xi Jinping shifts focus to Southeast Asia amid US tensions
China's Xi in Southeast Asia as trade conflict with US widens

BEIJING, China: As tensions with Washington deepen, Chinese President Xi Jinping is turning his focus to Southeast Asia, with a diplomatic...

LA County offers free lead tests near wildfire burn zones
Californians in wildfire areas urged to test for lead poisoning

PASADENA, California: Because many people are worried about dangerous chemicals in smoke, ash, and debris from recent wildfires, Los...

Trump lifts shower pressure limits to protect 'beautiful hair'
Trump to lift water curbs to 'make America's showers great again'

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump, who had often complained about weak water pressure in showers, has signed an order to remove...

Apple airlifts iPhones from India to dodge new US tariffs
Apple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India 'to beat' Trump tariffs

NEW DELHI, India: Apple has ramped up shipments of iPhones from India to the United States, chartering aircraft to move hundreds of...

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