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Mixed signals from Trump on VA nominee as allegations build
Hope Yen, Zeke Miller and Ken Thomas, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 10:24pm
His nomination in peril, Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson fought to convince lawmakers of his leadership abilities as more details of accusations against him emerged, ranging from repeated drunkenness to a toxic work environment as he served as a top White House doctor.

Miranda, "Game of Thrones" #MeToo figure take Webby Awards
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 10:16pm
Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Game of Thrones" and a key figure in the #MeToo movement are among the winners of this year's Webby Awards.

The Latest: Republican wins Arizona US House seat election
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 10:10pm
The Latest on Tuesday's special election for an Arizona congressional seat (all times local):
Man who tried to get Trump's tax information awaits sentence
Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 10:02pm
A Louisiana private investigator faces a possible prison sentence for misusing Donald Trump's Social Security number in repeated attempts to access the president's federal tax information before his 2016 election.
Lawsuit says man spent 18 days in prisoner transport van
Matthew Barakat, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 9:18pm
Edward Kovari's 18-day ordeal began Sept. 12, 2016, when some guys in a van showed up to take him from a jail in Virginia to Texas, where he was wanted on charges that he had stolen a car.

Beijing Auto show highlights e-cars designed for China
Joe McDonald, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 9:10pm
Volkswagen and Nissan have unveiled electric cars designed for China at a Beijing auto show that highlights the growing importance of Chinese buyers for a technology seen as a key part of the global industry's future.

Comey book sells more than 600,000 copies in first week
Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 6:28pm
James Comey's "A Higher Loyalty" had a very big opening week.
Hawaii agency wants travelers to visit Kauai despite floods
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 6:07pm
The Hawaii Tourism Authority wants travelers to visit Kauai even though parts of the island are recovering from major flooding.

Arizona lawmakers haggle over funding before teacher strike
Melissa Daniels, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 5:39pm
Arizona policymakers have yet to agree how to increase teacher pay or education funding ahead of a first-ever statewide walkout this week, prompting calls from Democrats and even one Republican to generate new tax revenue in the conservative state.
Wynn Resorts posts 1Q loss on legal settlement charge
Alexandra Olson, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 5:28pm
Wynn Resorts reported a first-quarter loss on Tuesday, its bottom line weighed by a nearly $465 million charge link to a legal settlement.
Defense attacks prosecution case in bank execs fraud trial
Randall Chase, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 5:12pm
Defense attorneys continued to hammer away Tuesday at prosecutors' claims in the federal fraud and conspiracy trial of four former Wilmington Trust Corporation executives, calling the government's star witness a liar.
Los Angeles firm fined over lead-tainted jewelry
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 5:09pm
A Los Angeles company accused of selling jewelry for children that contained dangerous levels of toxic lead and cadmium has been fined $1.6 million.

Agency warns retailers not to sell Juul e-cigarette to kids
Matthew Perrone, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 5:08pm
Federal health officials on Tuesday announced a nationwide crackdown on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
Photos show 2 Great Lakes electric cables were severed
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 4:50pm
Officials say underwater photos show two electric cables were severed in what Michigan's attorney general says was a tugboat anchor strike in the waterway that connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
Arizona woman gets prison along with ex 'Property Wars' star
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 4:48pm
An Arizona woman has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison in connection with a bank fraud scheme that involved a former star on the "Property Wars" reality TV show.
Sinclair Broadcast Group to sell 9 TV stations for $441.7M
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 4:33pm
Sinclair Broadcast Group will sell nine TV stations to Standard Media Group for $441.7 million as part of its plan to meet regulatory approval for its pending $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media.
Trump says Mnuchin will travel to China amid trade dispute
Ken Thomas, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 4:19pm
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will soon travel to China for talks as the two global economic powers deal with trade tensions.
Medicare will require hospitals to post prices online
Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 4:14pm
Medicare will require hospitals to post their standard prices online and make electronic medical records more readily available to patients, officials said Tuesday.
