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The Nation in Brief Man convicted in China scholar's slaying June 25, 2019

Wealthy urge tax on richest A group of American billionaires and multimillionaires wants to pay more in taxes, saying the nation has a "moral, ethical and economic responsibility" to ensur... June 25, 2019

Trump order seeks disclosure of hospital prices WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Monday that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and pro... by The Associated Press - June 24, 2019

U.S. plan for Palestinians draws shrugs in Mideast The economic component of the Mideast peace plan from President Donald Trump's administration drew chilly responses from regional allies Sunday, two days before... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 24, 2019

Hundreds mourn 7 bikers killed in crash A long-planned Blessing of the Bikes ceremony for motorcycle enthusiasts became a scene of mourning and reflection Sunday as about 400 people paid tribute to se... by LISA RATHKE and PATRICK WHITTLE The Associated Press - June 24, 2019

Spokesman for border groups jailed A man who has been a spokesman for a small group of armed civilians patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border was charged with impersonating a U.S. officer or employee. June 24, 2019

Solar storage fire sparks study A 2-megawatt battery west of Phoenix, one about the size of a semi trailer, caught fire and exploded in April, sending eight firefighters and a police officer t... by JONATHAN J. COOPER The Associated Press - June 24, 2019

Rollout of Nebraska’s Medicaid expansion still months away Seven months after Nebraska voters approved expanding Medicaid, some 90,000 residents who could qualify for the health care program are still waiting. June 24, 2019

ACLU seeks order on Missouri inmates Missouri prison officials have authorized treatment of only 15 of the 4,590 Missouri prison inmates who have been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C, according ... June 24, 2019

Won't investigate Saudis over killing, Trump says President Donald Trump brushed aside the idea of an investigation into the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, just days after an independent ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 24, 2019

Technology to ease workload of census The U.S. Census Bureau is relying on planes, satellites and high-tech tools to help get an accurate population count next year. by RUSSELL CONTRERAS The Associated Press - June 24, 2019

Ethiopia military chief shot, killed Ethiopia's military chief was shot to death by his bodyguard amid a failed coup attempt against a regional government north of the capital, Addis Ababa, the pri... by ELIAS MESERET The Associated Press - June 24, 2019

In the news Larry Dean, sheriff in Laurens County, Ga., said he got involved when 140 of the 200 people summoned for jury duty in the county failed to show up for court, wi... June 24, 2019

The Nation in Brief Pompeo: Waiting for Kim on talks June 24, 2019

Names and faces Academy Award-winning actor Geena Davis says achieving gender parity on screen is simple, and it could happen overnight. June 24, 2019