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NPR's Scott Horsley reports the discount chain is one of several big retailers reporting earnings this week.

Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank has died at the age of 86.

Frank was one of the first openly gay members of Congress.

He helped shape the landmark Dodd-Frank financial reform law after the 2008 financial crisis.

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Samsung workers in South Korea are threatening a large-scale strike over pay and working conditions.

The union represents tens of thousands of employees at Samsung Electronics, the company's largest division.

Union leaders say negotiations with management have stalled after months of talks.

The strike could disrupt production of semiconductors and consumer electronics at a critical time for the global tech industry.

A new book about truth in the age of AI contains fake quotes that were generated by artificial intelligence.

NPR's Jeff Brumfield has more.

Commuters on the Long Island Railroad continue to face residual delays after a three-day strike.

Crews are working to fully restore normal service following this week's tentative contract agreement between the railroad and union workers.

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President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are preparing to hold their second day of meetings on Friday.

NPR's Emily Fang reports they wrapped up a tour of historic sites in Beijing earlier today.

and talked about controversial issues, including the island of Taiwan.

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he traveled to the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran.

It's the first publicly confirmed visit by the prime minister to the UAE.