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Conservative commentator and economic analyst Larry Kudlow speaks on CNBC's set at the New York Stock Exchange on March 8.

Trump Picks CNBC Commentator Larry Kudlow As Top Economic Adviser

Kudlow is a longtime free-markets conservative who supports most of the president's policies, but has also criticized some of his trade policies.

Marijuana grows beneath lights at Alternative Solutions, a medical marijuana producer, on April 20 in Washington, D.C.

DEA Rejects Attempt To Loosen Federal Restrictions On Marijuana

U.S. enforcement officials said they will not change how they treat marijuana under federal drug control laws, turning aside a bid from Democratic governors to loosen restrictions on the substance.

Facebook Defends Giving Device-Makers Access To Users' Data For Years

The company says it shared the data only to help Apple, Samsung and other device-makers "recreate Facebook-like experiences." It denies a New York Times report that "deep access" was granted.

National Transportation Safety Board investigators examine damage to Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, which left one passenger dead and other injured on April 17. A passenger filed a lawsuit against the airline on Thursday.

Passenger Who Survived A Fatal Flight Is Suing Southwest Airlines

On April 17, an engine that exploded caused the death of one passenger and injured others. A survivor has filed a lawsuit against the carrier, alleging she now suffers from PTSD and other conditions.

Scott Peters’ Plea To Help Get San Diego Unified Homeless Student Funding Rejected

The state schools superintendent has rejected Congressman Scott Peters’ plea to reconsider the San Diego Unified School District’s disqualification for up to $750,000 in funding for homeless students over the next three years.

2018 models of the Ford F-150 pickup truck are included in a new recall that was triggered by potential problems with the vehicles' parking equipment.

Ford Recalls 350,000 SUVs And Trucks, Citing Problems Putting Them In 'Park'

Drivers might not realize their vehicle isn't in park, Ford says. The recall includes 2018 models of Ford's F-150 pickup and Expedition SUV.

A federal judge has ruled against Aetna's proposed merger with its rival, Humana.

Judge Blocks Health Care Merger, Saying It Would Hurt Competition

In his decision, Judge John Bates said he believed health insurance giant Aetna had tried to leverage its original support for Obamacare to get federal approval for its acquisition of rival Humana.

Ryan Bundy (center) walks through the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Ore., on Jan. 8.

'It Was Time To Make A Hard Stand'; Closing Arguments Underway In Malheur Trial

Seven defendants who occupied Oregon's Malheur National Wildlife Refuge stand accused of conspiracy, theft of government property and illegally carrying firearms. Among them are Ammon and Ryan Bundy.

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez in front of the courthouse in Newark, N.J., after the judge in the case declared a mistrial.

Justice Department To Retry Sen. Robert Menendez And Friend In Corruption Case

The senior senator from New Jersey is accused of taking bribes and the case produced a mistrial last year. Menendez is seeking reelection this year.

Testing for changes in cells of the cervix or for presence of the HPV virus are both good ways to screen for cervical cancer, health organizations say.

For Many Women, Cervical Cancer Screening May Get A Lot Simpler

For decades the Pap test was the only option for cervical cancer screening. Now there's the HPV test, too. A federal task force says that for most women, either test will do just fine.

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