Starbucks, which has denied wrongdoing, said it planned to appeal and would ask that the ruling be put on hold in the meantime.
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Three men, including Mafia hitman, charged in ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s killing
The notorious Boston crime boss was beaten to death in a West Virginia prison in 2018 hours after he was transferred from a prison in Florida, where he had been serving a life sentence for 11 murders and other crimes.
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Breathing room for Biden: Big summer wins ease 2024 doubts
Recent wins, including the president signing into law a climate and prescription-drug package that accomplishes many of his party’s long-held objectives, have eased a debate over Biden’s future that was spreading.
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Stars Coffee, anyone? Starbucks successor opening in Russia
Russian fans of Starbucks coffee shops are getting the chance to see if a homegrown successor can measure up.
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Rosalynn Carter marking 95th birthday with butterflies
The Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail was established in Georgia after the former first lady grew concerned about the future of butterflies.
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Stocks end higher on Wall Street after more choppy trading
The choppy trading for stocks follows a four-week winning streak for the S&P 500.
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Brain-eating amoeba suspected in 2nd Midwest death
Health officials say a child likely died from a rare infection after swimming in a Nebraska river Sunday.
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U.S. home sales fall for 6th straight month – a positive sign for buyers
Homes are still selling quickly on average, but many sellers have had to become more flexible on their asking price.
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Prosecutors rest their case against 2 men in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
The pair are on trial for a 2nd time on conspiracy charges after a jury in April couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict but acquitted 2 other men.
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Gas-powered muscle cars drive into the sunset, turn electric
One reason for the industry shift is that electric vehicles are simply faster off the starting line. Their handling is typically better, too.