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Supreme Court expands presidential power – but keeps the Fed off-limits

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By Henry Gass Verified, Cameron Pugh Verified, Laurent Belsie Verified
| The Christian Science Monitor Verified
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday issued two landmark decisions that protected one agency’s independence from the president while stripping that protection from roughly two dozen other executive branch agencies. Neither of the rulings in Trump v. Cook and Trump v. Slaughter surprised court-watchers, but both represent significant decisions in the context of President Donald Trump’s efforts to push the boundaries of presidential power.
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Peace deal could buoy world economy, though oil prices are still uncertain

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By Laurent Belsie Verified
| The Christian Science Monitor Verified
Markets rallied after President Donald Trump announced a peace agreement with Iran over the weekend. Stock prices rose. Oil prices fell. The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, which dragged down economies around the world, now looks closer to a conclusion than at any time in its 3 1/2 months. But the full terms of the agreement have not been released. It’s set to be signed Friday in Switzerland. Markets are reflecting cautious optimism.
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They can walk and talk. How soon will humanlike robots be working beside us?

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By Laurent Belsie Verified
| The Christian Science Monitor Verified
Humanoid robots walk like people. Carry things like people. Even dance with moves that look human. But can they grow up to do real work on an industrial scale? That’s a question the robotics industry is struggling with as it looks to build a blue-collar workforce for the 21st century. Industry optimists point to a surge of interest from industry, faced with a potential labor shortage.
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