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China slams US criticism of its 'Orwellian' Taiwan demand

Beijing has dismissed the White House's criticism of China's "Orwellian nonsense" demands that foreign airlines not to refer to self-ruled Taiwan as a country, saying foreign companies operating in China must respect the nation's sovereignty.

Correction: California Water Tunnels story

A Northern California water agency will vote Wednesday on whether to give its full support to Gov. Jerry Brown's controversial plan to build two multibillion dollar massive tunnels to remake the state's water system, reversing an earlier decision.

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___ Fed keeps key rate steady but notes rising inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged but notes that inflation is rising after years of being stuck below the Fed's target level.