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Snyder taps DNR chief as DEQ director after Flint water crisis

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder apologized in connection with Flint water scandal and one of his top appointees, Dan Wyant resigned as Director of the Department of Environment Quality.

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Biotech Linked to Martin Shkreli Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Shkreli was arrested two weeks ago on fraud charges and for allegedly running a Ponzi-like scheme when he was the CEO of yet another biopharmaceutical company, Retrophin.

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Icahn wins Pep Boys bidding as Bridgestone steps aside

Bridgestone Corp. backed down from a bidding war with billionaire investor Carl Icahn, declining to match his takeover offer of more than $1 billion for the Pep Boys auto-parts retail

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Gas prices rise Thursday for 15th consecutive day

The national average price for a gallon of gas is $2, the lowest since 2008.

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Nawaz Sharif inaugurates National Health Programme, provides free healthcare to needy

Federal Ministers Ishaq Dar, Khurram Dastagir, Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Saira Afzal Tarar, Minister of State for Interior Baleeghur Rehman, Minister for CADD Dr.

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Wayward elephant seal tries to cross Highway 37

The seal, which some rescuers have dubbed “Tolay” after the name of the marshland where she has hunkered down, pushed back and barked at the Marine Mammal Center rescue crews

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New year brings minimum wage hikes for Americans in 14 states

As part of a recommendation from the state’s wage board, fast food workers in New York City will have a $10.50 an hour rate.

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Miss Phillipines Reveals She Hasn’t Spoken To Miss Colombia Since De-Crowning

On Sunday, the amusing man announced the new Miss Universe was Miss Colombia, who quickly put on her crown, however moments later Steve cut in to announce that he’d made

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Uber tips: Split fares during surge pricing

Both Uber and Lyft said availability is the priority, but that comes at a price, especially on nights like New Year’s Eve.

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US Applications for Unemployment Benefits Jumped Last Week

More Americans requested unemployment benefits last week, but the level remains near historic lows in a positive sign for the job market.

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Dubai’s Address Hotel smoulders after New Year’s Eve blaze

Strong winds delayed the efforts of firefighters to put out the blaze.

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Why did the California elephant seal cross the road?

An elephant seal caused some major traffic problems after it repeatedly tried to cross a highway in Sonoma County, California. Marine Mammal Center officials returned early to the scene along

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