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US construction spending up again, rises 0.3% in September

US construction spending up again, rises 0.3% in September

SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. construction spending rose 0.3% in September, the fourth straight monthly gain after a coronavirus-caused spring swoon, although a smaller gain than analysts had expected.
Bruised and haunted, US holds tight as 2020 campaigns close

Bruised and haunted, US holds tight as 2020 campaigns close

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Just over her mask, Patra Okelo's eyes brimmed with tears when she recalled the instant that a truth about America dawned and her innocence burned away. One moment on Aug.
French schools reopen in mourning after beheading of teacher

French schools reopen in mourning after beheading of teacher

PARIS — French schools held a nationwide minute of silence Monday in honour of a teacher who was beheaded for opening a class debate on free speech by showing students caricatures of the prophet of Islam.
Philippines: 20 dead, thousands of homes damaged in typhoon

Philippines: 20 dead, thousands of homes damaged in typhoon

MANILA, Philippines — At least 20 people were killed as Typhoon Goni lashed the Philippines over the weekend, and about 13,000 shanties and houses were damaged or swept away in the eastern island province that was first hit by the ferocious storm, of
Midwestern states with few virus rules have low unemployment

Midwestern states with few virus rules have low unemployment

OMAHA, Neb. — Five of the six states with the nation’s lowest unemployment rates are in the Midwest, have Republican governors and have almost no restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Israeli army demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker

Israeli army demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker

TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli military said Monday its troops demolished the West Bank home of a Palestinian accused of killing an Israeli in a stabbing attack earlier this year.
Gospel star Bishop Rance Allen dead at 71

Gospel star Bishop Rance Allen dead at 71

NEW YORK — Gospel star Rance Allen, whose Rance Allen Group drew upon contemporary sounds for such 1970s hits as “Ain't No Need of Crying” and “I Belong To You" and anticipated such crossover gospel artists as the Winans and Amy Grant, has died at ag
'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42

'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. She was 42.
Networks line up election law experts for vote coverage

Networks line up election law experts for vote coverage

NEW YORK — Television networks are adding experts in election law to their election night coverage teams so they're prepared to explain legal challenges or irregularities that may come up during the vote.
Sunset falls on a historic season for the drive-in

Sunset falls on a historic season for the drive-in

NEW YORK — Julia Wiggin was still shivering after running out to hang up the weekend’s marquee — “Ghostbusters,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” — at her Northfield Drive-in near Hinsdale, New Hampshire. “It’s cold,” Wiggin said on a bitter, wet morning.
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