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Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC
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Key senators and the families of the 67 dead in an airliner collision with an Army helicopter near the nation's capital are convinced that advanced aircraft locator systems recommended by experts for nearly two decades would have prevented last year's tragedy. But it remains unclear if Congress will pass a bill requiring every plane ... (full story)
Supreme Court Asks Ohio Attorneys to Report Pro Bono Service
Ohio attorneys are being asked to take part in a statewide effort to learn more about the legal services they donate to people in need.
A survey distributed last week is crucial to understanding pro bono needs and identifying gaps in the delivery of legal services across the state. The survey, coordinated by the Supreme Court of ... (full story)
A 130,000 surge in US hiring last month is a stark contrast to the drastic job cuts of 2025
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands.
The unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
The report included major revisions that reduced the number of jobs created last y ... (full story)
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Tax on DSW Shipments
The Supreme Court of Ohio upheld the imposition of the Ohio commercial activity tax (CAT) on $108 million of merchandise shipped to DSW’s Columbus distribution center before items were sent to stores both in and out of Ohio.
In a 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court rejected a $854 ... (full story)
Opposition grows in Congo over US mineral deal
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Opposition to a deal that would allow U.S. companies access to critical minerals in Congo is growing after Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi returned from the U.S. minerals summit — with praises from U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. lawmakers.
Tshisekedi has offered U.S. companies access to eastern Congo’s ... (full story)