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Ex-chemical industry lawyer to lead Superfund task force

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

Steven D. Cook served more than 20 years as in-house, corporate counsel for LyondellBasell Industries, one of the world's largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies.

Sworn in as Spain’s leader, Sanchez faces Catalan conundrum

By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press

Sanchez said on Thursday that one of the priorities of his government would be "rebuilding bridges" with regions.

Lobbyist tied to EPA chief’s condo tried to influence agency

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

Newly filed reports show the Washington lobbyist whose wife rented a bargain-priced Capitol Hill condo to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt had far more contact with the agency than previously disclosed…

What happens when a child arrives at the U.S. border?

By Patty Gorena Morales, Joshua Barajas

It’s not immediately clear how Trump's policies are affecting children who arrive at the border alone, or those arrive with and are separated from their parents. But here's what we know about how minors are treated when they try to…

Pentagon to take over security clearance checks for federal government

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The change aims to fix a system whose weaknesses were exposed by the case of a Navy contractor who gunned down a dozen people at Washington's Navy Yard in 2013.

Trump says he wouldn’t mind replacing NAFTA with 2 deals

By Jill Colvin, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The comment was sure to further complicate talks that have been under way for months to renegotiate the landmark free trade deal that eliminated most tariffs and duties between the three countries.

Trump says U.S.-North Korea summit back on for June 12 in Singapore

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump ends week of uncertainty, announces historic summit with Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12 in Singapore.

U.S. blocks UN health panel from backing taxes on sugar drinks

By Jamey Keaten, Maria Cheng, Associated Press

The move disappointed many public health experts but was enthusiastically welcomed by the International Food and Beverage Alliance — a group that represents companies including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo. and Unilever.

5 dead, nearly 200 sickened from romaine lettuce outbreak

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The Arizona growing season is long over and it's unlikely any tainted lettuce is still in stores or people's homes. But there can be a lag in reporting, and reports of illnesses have continued to come in.