Jackie Northam
Stories
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National
Late to the race, White House wants U.S. to become a leader in electric vehicles
There's a race for dominance in electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. China leads right now, but other countries — including the U.S. — are trying hard to catch up.
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World
Search and rescue teams from all over the world are descending on Turkey
It's a highly coordinated effort, but war and complicated politics can hamper progress. Dozens of countries have offered to help, including Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
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Business
Europe is set to ban Russian oil products, the latest strike on the Kremlin war chest
Starting Sunday, the EU will prohibit imports of Russian gasoline, diesel and other products from Russian refineries used throughout Europe.
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World
Are the sanctions against Russia working?
Despite unprecedented sanctions, Russia's economy is still functioning and it's still attacking Ukraine. That's led to questions about whether the sanctions are effective.
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Business
What to know about the West's new efforts to slash Russia's oil revenue
Plans take effect next week that would ban most Russian oil imports from Europe and put a price cap on the oil going elsewhere. But Russia could still make money off oil to fund its war in Ukraine.
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Animals
Winston the French bulldog has won the National Dog Show
The three-year-old French bulldog competed against some 1,500 dogs representing 200+ breeds and varieties of the American Kennel Club. "He fits the standard perfectly," said his handler, Perry Payson.
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Business
Saudi Arabia's siding with Russia on oil cuts causes a rift with Washington
The decision by the OPEC+ group of oil producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, has created a breach in U.S.-Saudi relations, with members of Congress calling to retaliate.
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Business
The OPEC+ alliance meets in Vienna to consider a cut in oil production
As oil producers in the OPEC Plus alliance meet Wednesday, they'll discuss cutting supplies. That could lead to higher gas prices and hints at new political challenges for the White House.
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Business
Russia and Saudi Arabia agree to massive cuts to oil output. Here's why it matters
The 2 million bpd cut in oil production was backed by Saudi Arabia and could benefit Russia. The OPEC+ meeting took place as much of the world is battling soaring energy costs and rising inflation.
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Europe
How the war in Ukraine is affecting the world's supply of fertilizer
One of the effects of the war in Ukraine is a global shortage of fertilizer. Food supplies could be threatened if more fertilizer doesn't get to the world market.