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Shira Scheindlin, a former Manhattan federal judge, poses for a portrait at her firm's office in New York City, U.S., January 8, 2018. Picture taken January 8, 2018.

U.S. Judge In Russian Arms Dealer Case Backs Griner Swap; Ex-agent Balks

The U.S. judge who in 2012 sentenced Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to 25 years in prison has voiced support for a deal proposed by the United States to Russia to swap him for basketball star Brittney Griner, though a federal agent involved in the case said such a trade would "belittle the rule of law." .
A car is submerged in flood waters along Right Beaver Creek, following a day of heavy rain in in Garrett, Kentucky, U.S. July 28, 2022.  Pat McDonogh/USA TODAY NETWORK via REUTERS

Kentucky Flooding Death Toll Rises To 15, Governor Says

The death toll from flooding in eastern Kentucky has risen to 15, Governor Andy Beshear said on Friday, after days of torrential rainfall inundated homes, washed out roads and caused rivers and streams to overflow their banks.
A car is submerged in flood waters along Right Beaver Creek, following a day of heavy rain in in Garrett, Kentucky, U.S. July 28, 2022.  Pat McDonogh/USA TODAY NETWORK via REUTERS

At Least 16 Die In 'Epic' Kentucky Floods, Including 6 Children

The death toll in eastern Kentucky rose to at least 16 on Friday as flooding unleashed by "epic" torrential rainfall swept through homes, washed out roads and pushed rivers over their banks, state authorities said, warning that more fatalities were expected.
A welder works while building a bus frame at the BYD electric bus factory in Lancaster, California, U.S., July 1, 2021. Picture taken July 1, 2021.

U.S. Labor Costs Rise Strongly In Second Quarter

U.S. labor costs increased strongly in the second quarter as a tight jobs market continued to boost wage growth, which could keep inflation elevated and give the Federal Reserve cover to continue its aggressive interest rate hikes.

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