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Michigan State: New president will be chosen by June 2019

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The tumultuous era of Michigan State University interim president John Engler is expected to come to an end next summer.

 

Charlottesville driver faces federal hate crime charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal hate crime charges were filed Wednesday against a man accused of plowing a car into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing a woman and injuring dozens more.

 

Q&A on kids at the border and the latest court ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has 30 days to reunite children and parents who were separated at the border, under a new court order. Here's a look at what the latest federal ruling means:

 

The Latest: 13th-second yellow card among earliest bookings

MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local):

 

Google prepping its Duplex bot for a summer rollout

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — When Google first introduced its phone-calling digital concierge Duplex in May, some thought it sounded too human. Others worried that it would secretly record calls with people.

 

US pending home sales fell 0.5 percent in May

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans signed contracts to purchase homes in May, as sales are being stifled by a shortage of properties on the market.

 

Review: NBA greats go geriatric in formulaic 'Uncle Drew'

For a few shining minutes, "Uncle Drew" is the movie it surely intended to be: funny and clever, quick and snappy, and most of all, fun — all infused with love for the great sport of basketball.

 

Supreme Court rules states can't force government workers to pay union fees, in setback for organized labor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court rules states can't force government workers to pay union fees, in setback for organized labor.

 

Supreme Court deals big setback to labor unions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that government workers can't be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.

 

Stocks turn higher as trade-war worries ease

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks turned higher Wednesday after fears about an economy-rattling trade war stepped down a notch.

 

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