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States consider restricting land ownership for foreign nationals after Chinese balloon sparks national security debate

By Matthew Brown, Sam Metz, Associated Press

As U.S.-China relations cool amid trade disputes and espionage fears stoked by the Chinese spy balloon shot down off the Atlantic Coast, lawmakers in Congress and at least 11 statehouses are weighing legislation to further limit foreign ownership of farmland.

CVS buys primary care provider Oak Street for $10.6 billion

By Tom Murphy, Associated Press

CVS Health is plunging deeper into providing primary care with an approximately $10.6 billion deal to acquire Oak Street Health.

Residents concerned about toxic gases from Ohio train derailment

By Brittany Peterson, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Officials warned that burning the vinyl chloride would result in two concerning gases — hydrogen chloride and phosgene, which was used as a weapon in World War I.

LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record set by Abdul-Jabbar

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

With 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, James outstretched his arms, threw both hands in the air, then smiled.

Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, ending years of GOP rule

By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press

Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in special elections Tuesday, wresting partial power from Republicans for the first time in a dozen years in the competitive swing state.

News Wrap: China steps up complaints about U.S. shooting down suspected spy balloon

In our news wrap Tuesday, China stepped up its complaints about the U.S. shooting down a suspected spy balloon, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands said they will send at least 100 refurbished Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine's military, and thousands…

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FBI foils extremist plot to bring down Baltimore’s electrical grid

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas

Attacks on electrical systems were up by nearly 80% in 2022 compared to the previous year. Monday, the FBI said it foiled an alleged neo-Nazi plot to attack multiple substations and transformers around Baltimore. It follows recent physical attacks on…

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New England’s role in Frederick Douglass’ first steps to freedom

By Pamela Watts, Alison Thoet

When Frederick Douglass escaped slavery he was aided by friends in the daring and dangerous getaway. He went from being on the run to becoming one of the most influential Americans of the 19th century. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island…

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Analysis: How spy balloons work, and what information they can gather

By Iain Boyd, The Conversation

A Chinese high-altitude balloon violated U.S. airspace, a serious enough breach to nix a high-level diplomatic meeting in Beijing. The balloon itself, however, was not much of a threat.

New Florida bill could spell end of Disney’s control over resort

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Some see it as punishment for Disney's opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature.