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Luxury department store Saks buys Neiman Marcus, and Amazon gets a stake
The two high-end department stores hope together they would wield more power to counter luxury brands, which increasingly flex their muscles over retailers.
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Getting around on the 4th: What to know to stay safe while celebrating
The Fourth of July is a day full of fun and celebration for many. But safety concerns and high traffic — whether on land, water and air — are especially present this year.
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Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
Officials say thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire have been allowed to return home
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30th annual Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in New Orleans
The City of New Orleans welcomed thousands of people descending on the Big Easy for the 30th annual celebration of the Essence Festival of Culture
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After controversial court rulings, a Voting Rights Act lawsuit takes an unusual turn
Civil rights groups decided not to ask the Supreme Court to review a court ruling that could help end a key way of enforcing the Voting Rights Act, raising questions about the landmark law’s future.
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Hayden Springer posts 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history with eagle-birdie finish for 59 in John Deere Classic
Hayden Springer posts 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history with eagle-birdie finish for 59 in John Deere Classic
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Ranger injured and armed person making threats dies at Yellowstone, park says
Authorities say an armed person who was making unspecified threats at Yellowstone National Park died and a park ranger was hospitalized after an exchange of gunfire
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Parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue to buy Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue has signed a deal to buy upscale rival Neiman Marcus Group, which owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores, for $2.65 billion, with online behemoth Amazon holding a minority stake
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Who is Keir Starmer? A look at the man likely to become the next U.K. prime minister
The U.K. is electing a new prime minister. Leading in the polls is a human rights lawyer and a knight who’s rumored to have inspired a character in the “Bridget Jones” movies.
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Parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue to buy upscale rival Neiman Marcus
Parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue to buy upscale rival Neiman Marcus
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