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States hit Facebook and Google with new probes

By Associated Press

Two bipartisan groups of state attorneys general are launching separate antitrust investigations into Facebook and Google, adding to regulatory scrutiny of two of the world's largest and most ubiquitous tech companies.

How YouTube is tweaking what its kid viewers see

By Rachel Lerman, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Starting early next year, anyone who uploads a video to YouTube will have to designate whether or not that video is directed at children.

Federal Reserve survey says growth is steady despite Trump’s trade wars

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

In the Fed's latest report on economic conditions nationwide, hiring increased modestly in most industries, though manufacturing employment declined in some areas.

Judiciary panel subpoenas Homeland Security over question of pardon offers

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Colleen Long, Associated Press

The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed the Department of Homeland Security over questions about whether officials were offered pardons by President Donald Trump.

D.C. attorney found not guilty of deceiving Justice Department about work for Ukraine

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The jury in the case of Greg Craig, a former White House counsel in the Obama administration, deliberated for about four hours before reaching its verdict.

U.S. adds new sanctions and reward to further pressure Iran

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

In announcing these new steps, U.S. officials appeared to dampen expectations for European-led efforts to salvage the remainder of the nuclear deal.

At least 5 dead in Bahamas from Hurricane Dorian, prime minister says

By Associated Press

Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said Monday that rescue crews will respond to calls for help as soon as weather conditions allow.

Defending U.S. Open champ Naomi Osaka loses to Belinda Bencic in 4th round

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press

Osaka’s achy left knee didn’t let her serve without pain. Bencic's clean, crisp strokes, struck with the ball still on the rise, contributed plenty to the outcome, too.

WATCH: Officials say Texas gunman was fired from his job, called 911 before shooting

An FBI special agent said the suspected shooter "was on a long spiral down" before the shooting and that he went to work that day "in trouble."…

Denmark buys country’s last remaining circus elephants to let them retire

By Associated Press

Denmark is spending 11 million kroner ($1.6 million) on four circus elephants to give them a proper retirement as the government moves to ban wild animals in circuses.