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NYC may ban pre-hire marijuana tests for many job applicants
NEW YORK - Many job-seekers would no longer face tests for marijuana use under legislation that New York City is likely to enact, taking a novel step as lawmakers and employers around the U.S. grapple...
Apr 12, 2019
Memorial spotlights the man behind Nipsey Hussle rap persona
LOS ANGELES - Thousands flocked to remember the life of Nipsey Hussle at a packed memorial service Thursday that provided mourners with a deeper appreciation of Ermias Asghedom, the man behind the up-...
Apr 12, 2019
Ace Swedish coder held by Ecuador was defender of Assange
CARACAS, Venezuela - An ace Swedish programmer who was an early, ardent supporter of Wikileaks has been arrested in Ecuador in an alleged plot to blackmail the country's president over his abandonment...
Apr 12, 2019
Amazon's growing ties to oil industry irks some employees
NEW YORK - Amazon is getting cozy with the oil industry - and some employees aren't happy about it. The online shopping giant, which already works with BP and Shell, has been trying to woo more oil an...
Apr 12, 2019
The Latest: EU, UK agree to delay Brexit until Halloween
BRUSSELS - The latest on Britain's exit from the European Union (all times local): 3 a.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May says the European Union has granted her "key request" to add an early exit ...
Apr 12, 2019
Southwest doesn't plan to use Boeing Max jets until August
DALLAS - Southwest Airlines customers relaxing on Thursday evening got an email that may mean their summer vacation could be more stressful and expensive than they planned. Southwest, the biggest oper...
Apr 12, 2019
At US-Mexico CEO summit, leaders optimistic amid uncertainty
MERIDA, Mexico - Business and political leaders from the U.S. and Mexico gathered Friday to promote greater trade at a time when actions by both governments have rattled investors, expressing optimism...
Apr 12, 2019
Growing number of states move to shield lottery winners
PHOENIX - A growing number of states are moving to allow the winners of big lottery jackpots to stay anonymous as privacy concerns are increasingly trumping lottery groups' wishes to publicize winners...
Apr 12, 2019
Australian election May 18 to be fought on refugees, economy
CANBERRA, Australia - Australia's prime minister on Thursday called a May 18 election that will be fought on issues including climate change, asylum seekers and economic management. "We live in the be...
Apr 12, 2019
Canada to face Mexico, Martinique and Cuba at this summer's Gold Cup
Canada's soccer credentials under coach John Herdman will be tested by the best CONCACAF has to offer at this summer's Gold Cup. The Canadian men, currently ranked 78th in the world, have been&nb...
Apr 12, 2019