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AP Top Stories August 23 A

Here’s the latest for Friday August 23rd: Protests start in France ahead of G7; Bernie Sanders introduces climate plan; Sacramento light rail accident injures more than two dozen; Wildfire forces evacuations in Northern California.

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California light rail accident hurts dozens

Authorities say more than two dozen people have been injured in a light rail train accident in Northern California. Sacramento Fire Capt. Keith Wade tells news outlets that 27 people were injured, including 13 people who were taken to hospitals. (Aug. …

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Kudlow: no stimulus tax cuts in near future

Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow told reporters outside the White House on Thursday the economy is in good shape and there are no stimulus tax cuts in the near future. The White House had floated the idea of a payroll tax cut. (Aug. 23)

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Simulation trains front-line child welfare workers

An Illinois child welfare agency under fire for some high-profile deaths is giving workers hands-on training. Trainees walk through mock homes and role-play scenarios with actors to prepare for investigating abuse and neglect claims. (Aug. 23)

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New Zealand Speaker feeds baby during debate

New Zealand’s Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard hand-fed and cradled a lawmaker’s baby while he presided over a debate in parliament in Wellington. MP Tamati Coffey and husband Tim Smith’s baby boy was born last month via a surrogate. (Aug. 22)