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FILE - The U.S. and Chinese flag at the Great Hall of the People prior to the state dinner of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026, in Beijing.
Mark Schiefelbein
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China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong Kong
The Associated Press
The decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected U.S. visit.
The U.S. Mint is producing a new $1 coin featuring President Trump's image. He's only the second living president to get this honor, after Calvin Coolidge in 1926.
AP
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Treasury Department
Business & Economy
The new $1 Trump coin doesn't just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws
Rachel Treisman
Taco Bell announced it is removing all iceberg lettuce from its supply chain and replacing it after federal health officials linked an outbreak of cyclosporiasis to a single supplier.
Mario Tama
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Health and Sports
Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states
Allison Aubrey, Kristofor Husted

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