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Wall St indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimism

All three of Wall Street’s major indexes tumbled in the previous session as investors priced in the likelihood of Fed rate hikes.

US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

The justices upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss an illegal gun possession charge against Ali Hemani, who was a regular marijuana user.

Wall Street closes lower on Fed rate hike bets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 499.18 points, or 0.96 per cent, to 51,494.99.

Twelve people killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash, emergency responders say

The crash occurred near Butler Memorial Airport, and authorities said the victims included skydivers and a pilot.

Ex-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau watches World Cup opener in US, not Canada

Images appeared online that purported to show former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau watching the US play Paraguay in the World Cup on June 12 with girlfriend and singer Katy Perry, who was part of the pre-match opening ceremony.

Palestinian detained pending trial in Greece over suspected Hamas links

Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico

US cattle ranchers attending a presentation on the threat of the New World Screwworm in La Grange, Texas on May 1.

US anchor faces backlash over ‘Death to America’ joke about BTS Oreo cookies

Mr James Eppler (left), an anchor at KCBD Fox34 in Lubbock, Texas, made the remark on May 26 while introducing the BTS-themed Oreo collaboration.

CBS picks new 60 Minutes leader from outside TV news

While 60 Minutes was one of the top broadcast shows this past season, ratings are down more than 20 per cent from a decade ago.

Chemical tank rupture in Washington state causes one death, multiple injuries

The rupture at Nippon Dynawave Packaging, which makes wood pulp and paper board for packaging and cartons, occurred shortly before 7.30am local time.

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