Senate Republicans confirm nearly 50 of Trump’s picks for energy, land management

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans moved one step closer to clearing out the backlog of President Donald Trump’s nominees.The GOP confirmed 49 of Trump’s picks on Monday, a move that will have installed 60% of his civilian nominees. It’s also the fourth time Republicans have confirmed a slate of nominees in a batch since changing the Senate’s rules last year. Included in the latest batch are 20 different positions, including a…

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Should Americans worry about Ebola? What to know about the latest outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province has caused 88 deaths and over 300 suspected cases, with at least six Americans exposed to the highly contagious disease. One of these US patients is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. Global alarm has been building since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public…

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Bitcoin, Altcoins Turn Bearish As Inflation Worries Pressure Markets

Key points:Bitcoin has pulled back to the $76,000 level, a crucial near-term support level to watch.Several major altcoins have broken below their near-term support levels, indicating that the bulls have given up.Bitcoin (BTC) came under pressure on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking”…