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The Uruguayan government is drafting a law to pay reparations to transgender people
Aug 14, 2017
The Uruguayan general assembly is currently reviewing a proposal aimed at assisting the transgender community.
Study: Fines for illegal pollution plummet under Trump
Aug 11, 2017
Environmental offenders were also required to perform less cleanup.
What a West Coast gas terminal could mean for the Rockies
Aug 9, 2017
It would provide direct access to overseas markets. With a new administration in place, the project could be revived.
A chance at diplomacy despite the "dangerous phase" with North Korea
Aug 9, 2017
Tillerson has laid the ground work for direct talks with Pyongyang, Eurasia Group founder says.
When did the financial crisis begin? Some say August 9, 2007 — in France
Aug 9, 2017
The French bank BNP Paribas was a key figure in the crisis.
Wind power cuts into Nebraska's increasing use of coal
Aug 8, 2017
Nebraska is the only state in the lower 48 using more coal for generating electricity than it did a decade ago.
Connecticut's budget gap will likely hurt social service recipients
Aug 7, 2017
Some lawmakers are eyeing the hedge fund industry as a potential piggy bank.
Mexico is writing rules for medical marijuana
Aug 7, 2017
Regulators have until the end of the year figure out a definition of medical marijuana, who can produce it and who can buy it.
"Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli is convicted at securities fraud trial
Aug 4, 2017
“They blame me for capitalism,” said Martin Shkreli.
U.S. gains 209,000 jobs, unemployment rate falls to 4.3 percent
Aug 4, 2017
However, wage growth remains slow.