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Fed's Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her; court hearing set for Friday
Cook's lawsuit challenges Trump's authority to remove herFed's independence from White House at stakeTrump pressuring US central bank to lower interest ratesCook denies wrongdoing in motion for temporary restraining orderBy Daniel Wiessner Aug 28 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor L...Reuters
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FDA recommends more monitoring of Alzheimer's patients on Eisai-Biogen's drug Leqembi
Aug 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it is recommending additional, earlier scans to monitor brain swelling prior to the third infusion for patients with Alzheimer's disease taking Eisai 4523.T and Biogen's BIIB.O drug Leqembi.The earlier monitoring can i...Reuters
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Rwanda received migrants deported from the US earlier this month
First group of seven migrants arrived in Rwanda in mid-AugustThree have expressed desire to return to home countriesTrump has taken hardline approach toward immigrationBy Daphne Psaledakis and George Obulutsa WASHINGTON/NAIROBI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Rwanda received seven migrants deported from the ...Reuters
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USTR Says It Extended Certain Exclusions From China Section 301 Tariffs
Aug 28 (Reuters) - USTR EXTENDS CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS FROM CHINA SECTION 301 TARIFFS -STATEMENTUSTR: EXCLUSIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2025.Source text: https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/august/ustr-extends-certain-exclusions-china-section-301-tarif...Reuters
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Tennis-In-form Swiatek survives scare to reach US Open third round
By Amy TenneryNEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Iga Swiatek survived a second-set scare to beat the Netherlands' Suzan Lamens 6-1 4-6 6-4 on Thursday, as the 2022 champion battled back on Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the U.S. Open third round.The second seed, who looked like a top contender after pic...Reuters
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Kim Harvey named executive producer of 'CBS Evening News'
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Paramount's PSKY.O CBS News on Thursday named veteran broadcast and cable news journalist Kim Harvey as top producer of its flagship nightly newscast, "CBS Evening News," making her only the second woman to helm the 77-year-old broadcast.Harvey, who joined CBS News in ...Reuters
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Intel says it received US grant; government says it is still working on deal
Deal incentivizes Intel to retain control of foundry business Intel says it received $5.7 billion in cash on Wednesday nightWhite House says deal is still under discussionBy Max A. Cherney Aug 28 (Reuters) - Intel INTC.O received the $5.7 billion in cash on Wednesday night as part of the deal U...Reuters
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White House says Trump not happy with Russia strike on Ukraine, to make statement later
By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump "was not happy" about Russian attacks on Ukraine with missiles and drones on Thursday and planned to talk more about the subject later, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.Since Trump met Russian President Vl...Reuters
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Sonos wins ruling to revive US patent in case against Google
By Blake Brittain WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Thursday that a Sonos SONO.O patent related to smart-speaker technology should not have been declared invalid, paving the way for the speaker maker to revive a lawsuit against Google GOOGL.O which had produced a $32.5 ...Reuters
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Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices
At least 19 killed, including four children, officials sayWhite House says Trump not happy, suggests Russia, Ukraine may not want it to endUkraine's Zelenskiy calls for new sanctions on RussiaEU and Britain summon Russian envoys to protestBy Taras Garanich and Anastasiia Malenko KYIV, Aug 28 ...Reuters
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Tennis-Swiatek recovers to reach US Open third round, fans await Gauff
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Second seed Iga Swiatek survived a surprise U.S. Open second-round test on Thursday, as American Coco Gauff prepared to dish out Olympic revenge in the evening session.Swiatek arrived in New York on a roll after collecting her sixth major at Wimbledon a...Reuters
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HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-US Open day five
NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Highlights of the fifth day at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Thursday (times GMT):1806 RUBLEV BEATS BOYER Russian 15th seed Andrey Rublev beat American Tristan Boyer 6-3 6-3 5-7 7-6(4) to reach the third round. 1749 SWIATEK REACHES THIRD ROUNDPoland's Iga Sw...Reuters
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FDA recommends more monitoring of Alzheimer's patients on Biogen's drug Leqembi
Aug 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it is recommending an additional, earlier magnetic resonance imaging monitoring prior to the third infusion for patients with Alzheimer's disease taking Biogen's BIIB.O drug Leqembi.Reuters
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Minneapolis children revealed courage, experienced trauma during church shooting
One student used body to shield another, took shotgun blast to backShooter killed 2 children, injured 18 before shooting herself deadMinneapolis mayor says 'This is about guns'By Rich McKay and Helen CosterAug 28 (Reuters) - Some children and teachers inside a Minneapolis church displayed re...Reuters
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Fed governor, CDC director turn to top Washington lawyer in Trump fights
Abbe Lowell's clients have included Hunter Biden, Ivanka TrumpCook has sued over Trump's attempt to fire herLowell launched new firm to defend officials in Trump's line of fireBy Mike Scarcella Aug 28 (Reuters) - A prominent Washington lawyer who launched a new firm this year to r...Reuters
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Meta's Zuckerberg pressed Trump on digital taxes before tariff threat, Bloomberg News reports
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms META.O CEO Mark Zuckerberg had visited U.S. President Donald Trump last week to discuss the threat of digital service taxes, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the private meeting.Days after the meeting, Trump threatened countries that ...Reuters
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Tennis-Swiatek survives second-set scare to reach US Open third round
By Amy TenneryNEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Iga Swiatek survived a second-set scare to beat the Netherlands' Suzan Lamens 6-1 4-6 6-4 on Thursday, as the 2022 champion battled back on Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the U.S. Open third round.The second seed has looked like a top contender after pick...Reuters
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Soccer-Son leads way as MLS smashes transfer spending record
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Major League Soccer clubs smashed the league's transfer spending record in 2025, laying out about $336 million on player acquisitions led by LAFC's blockbuster acquisition of Son Heung-min from Tottenham, the league told Reuters this week. T...Reuters
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Matt Smith, Amy Adams added to cast of 'Star Wars: Starfighter'
By Lisa RichwineAug 28 (Reuters) - Oscar-nominated actor Amy Adams and "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith are joining the cast of the upcoming movie "Star Wars: Starfighter," Walt Disney DIS.N announced on Thursday.The film's other actors will include Flynn Gray, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre...Reuters
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