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Authorities: Explosion at Florida shopping plaza injures 21
Plantation, July 6 (AP/UNB) — A vacant pizza restaurant exploded Saturday in a thundering roar at a South Florida shopping plaza, injuring more than 20 people as large chunks of concrete flew through the air.
Southern California reels from 7.1 quake
Los Angeles, Jul 6 (AP/UNB) — Small communities in the Mojave Desert are reeling from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake — the second major temblor in as many days to rock Southern California.
California towns survey quake damage amid more aftershocks
Los Angeles, Jul 6 (AP/UNB) — Communities in the Mojave Desert tallied damage and made emergency repairs to cracked roads and broken pipes Friday as aftershocks from Southern California's largest earthquake in 20 years kept rumbling.
Alaskans put away jackets, get out sunscreen amid heat wave
Anchorage, Jul 6 (AP/UNB) — Alaskans who routinely pack knit caps and fleece jackets in summer on Friday were swapping them for sunscreen and parasols amid a prolonged heat wave.
Police and residents rescue 6-foot snake from car engine
East Windsor, Jul 6 (AP/UNB) — Police and bystanders teamed up to rescue a 6-foot-long (1.8-meter-long) snake that had wrapped itself around the engine block of a car in Connecticut.
US to pursue citizenship question on census but path unclear
Washington, Jul 6 (AP/UNB) — The Justice Department said Friday it will press its search for legal grounds to force the inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 Census, hours after President Donald Trump said he is "very seriously" considering an executive order to get the question on the form.
Trump pick for Fed says she does not want to harm investors
Washington, July 5 (AP/UNB) — Economist Judy Shelton, tapped by President Donald Trump for a seat on the Federal Reserve board, said on Friday she does not favor credit tightening by the Federal Reserve that would harm investors.
Aftershocks following Southern California earthquake
Los Angeles July 5 (AP/UNB) — The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on the July 4th holiday, rattling nerves and causing injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, followed by a swarm of ongoing aftershocks.
US adds solid 224,000 jobs; Fed rate cut may be less certain
Washington, July 5 (AP/UNB) — U.S. employers sharply stepped up their hiring in June, adding a robust 224,000 jobs, an indication of the economy's durability after more than a decade of expansion.
Earthquake rattles Southern California; no injuries reported
Los Angeles, Jul 4 (AP/UNB) — A strong earthquake rattled a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday morning, making hanging lamps sway and photo frames on walls shake. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries but a swarm of aftershocks were reported.