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___ Tankers struck near Strait of Hormuz; US blames Iran DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. is blaming Iran for an attack on two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, including one that was set ablaze.

A Texas-based water park company has sold two of its attractions and given the buyer the right to acquire its Kansas site where a 10-year-old boy was killed nearly three years ago.

Lawmakers and experts are warning that videos altered with artificial intelligence software pose a threat to national security and the 2020 U.S. election.

Self-driving vehicles will be able to operate in Florida without a human on board under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Cargill Inc. said Thursday the Minnesota-based agribusiness giant will spend $30 million to fund new ideas for ending deforestation in Brazil, and called on its peers, governments and organizations to work together to come up with real solutions.

Gambling operators and tech providers say 90% of all sports betting in the U.S. will be done over mobile phones or the internet in the next five to 10 years.

Yogurt company Chobani has offered to pay off $85,000 in student lunch debt at an Idaho school district.

Universal Orlando Resort announced Thursday the opening of the latest roller coaster to appear at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Some students at an Idaho school district won’t have to worry about their lunch debt going into their summer vacation.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau will travel to Washington next week to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss the ratification of the new North American trade agreement and China's detention of two Canadians.

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates were little changed this week, after six straight weeks of declines putting them at historically low levels.

Ford has opened a research center in Israel, joining a legion of major automakers racing to develop new technologies for the world of driverless cars.

U.S. long-term mortgage rates were little changed this week, after six straight weeks of declines putting them at historically low levels.

Jean Brownhill is one of the few black female entrepreneurs to raise $1 million in venture capital.

Addiction treatment and mental health care providers won't get an immediate boost in Medicaid reimbursement rates after the Senate failed Thursday to override a veto by Republican Gov. Chris Sununu.

Reports that two tanker ships have been attacked in the Gulf of Oman, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, have focused new attention on the region as tensions have risen.

A German state government says it plans to shut down the region's Facebook page because of concerns over the company's handling of data protection issues.

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A bill requiring public and private insurance companies to cover abortion is now law in Maine.