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National
Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants
Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially ending years of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant.
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National
The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to expire
The average median refund is $932 for 2020. Texas (93,400), California (88,200), Florida (53,200) and New York (51,400) have the largest amount of people potentially eligible for these refunds.
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National
Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night's drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year's Day.
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Education
Nearly 300 abducted Nigerian schoolchildren freed after over two weeks in captivity
Nearly 300 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren have been released, more than two weeks after the children were seized from their school in the northwestern state of Kaduna and marched into the forests.
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National
United Airlines says federal regulators will increase oversight of the company
The move follows a series of recent issues at the airline, including a piece of the outer fuselage falling off one jet, an engine fire and a plane losing a tire during takeoff.
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World
Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities, causing widespread outages
The Ukrainian energy minister said the nighttime drone and rocket attacks were "the largest attack on the Ukrainian energy sector in recent times." At least three people were killed, officials said.
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National
A New York man's pet alligator was seized after 30 years. Now, he wants Albert back
The owner of a 12-foot alligator recently seized by conservation officers is fighting for its return, saying the reptile he has shared a home with is a gentle giant that's no danger to anyone.
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Business
Sports Illustrated will continue its print edition under a new publisher
Minute Media took over on Monday after reaching a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group. What this means for the writers and others who produce Sports Illustrated remains to be seen.
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National
United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe
In a memo to customers, CEO Scott Kirby tried to reassure travelers that safety is the airline's top priority. He said the airline was already planning an extra day of training for pilots.
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Environment
A volcano in Iceland is erupting for the fourth time in 3 months
A volcano in Iceland erupted Saturday evening for the fourth time in three months, sending orange jets of lava into the night sky.