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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Discuss Merger To Create Transcontinental Railroad

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Discuss Merger To Create Transcontinental Railroad

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the East and West Coasts. A person familiar with the talks who isn’t authorized to discuss them publicly said the merger discussions began during the first quarter of this year. Both…MORE

Congress Approves Trump’s $9 Billion Cut To Public Broadcasting And Foreign Aid

Congress Approves Trump’s $9 Billion Cut To Public Broadcasting And Foreign Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid. Democrats argued that the Republican administration’s animus toward foreign aid programs would hurt America’s standing in the world and create a vacuum for China to fill. The White House argued that the…MORE

Death Toll of Texas Flooding Rises

Death Toll of Texas Flooding Rises

(WBAP/KLIF) — During a press conference at Spur Arena in San Angelo, Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott updated the overall death toll due to Texas Hill Country flooding to 135. 116 of those victims lost their lives in Kerrville.the governor says the number of missing has dropped to 100. Abbott also eluded to this being one…MORE

Trump Says Coca-Cola Will Use Real Sugar In Its US Flagship Drink

Trump Says Coca-Cola Will Use Real Sugar In Its US Flagship Drink

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion. The switch from high-fructose corn syrup in Coke sold in the United States would put Coca-Cola in line with its practice in other countries, including Mexico. It wouldn’t…MORE