Chevron already had slashed new investments in California refining, citing ‘adversarial’ government policies in a state that has some of the most stringent environmental rules in the U.S.
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Hurricane watch issued for parts of Florida as it braces for Debby
The storm strengthened into a tropical depression late Friday and is expected to become a tropical storm by Saturday night.
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Maui wildfire plaintiffs reach $4 billion settlement
Hawaiian Electric will pay $1.99 billion, including $75 million previously contributed to a recovery initiative called One Ohana, it said in a statement.
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Defense secretary revokes accused 9/11 plotters’ plea deals after backlash
Before the withdrawals, the plea deals had appeared to mark the conclusion of a legal battle that had stalled in pretrial hearings for more than a decade.
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Aerosmith announces retirement from touring
Frontman Steven Tyler’s voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year.
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Mourners bury Hamas chief in Qatar as more escalation looms over Middle East
Thousands of mourners converged around the flag-draped coffin of Ismail Haniyeh as the fallout from his death in an alleged Israeli attack surged with breathtaking speed.
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U.S. to boost military presence in Mideast, sending fighter jet squadron and keeping carrier in region
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has also ordered additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers to the European and Middle East regions.
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Kamala Harris interviewing 6 potential VP picks this weekend, sources say
The short list includes 4 governors, a senator and a Cabinet secretary, according to 2 people with knowledge of her selection process.
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UAW leader says Trump would put labor movement into reverse if he’s elected again
Shawn Fain has become a top nemesis of the Republican presidential nominee, who frequently rails against him at rallies and in speeches.
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One of America’s most disliked airlines just wants to be loved
Passengers on the budget airline will be able to book fares that include premium options for seating, bags, drinks and more starting next month.