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- Luke 2:14
Fed holds rates steady in last meeting before midterms
The decision comes despite President Donald Trump's public pressure on the regulator to lower rates.
Frontier Airlines reports 71% increase in airfare, but passenger count still increased
The airline's passenger count increased 18% to more than 9.8 million people in the third quarter, up 1.5 million passengers from last year.
U.S. warns allies of new combat operations in Iran following midterms: report
The U.S. military is sending an additional Patriot system to Israel from Texas, which will improve missile defenses. The U.S. has also moved troops off bases in the Middle East based on U.S. intelligence suggesting Iran is preparing to attack Americans.
UN votes to condemn US economic embargo on Cuba, but more nations oppose the measure or abstain
The vote was 134-15, and 25 nations abstained, which was a considerable decrease in support for the condemnation over last year.
Judge in DC golf course case orders new hearing after Trump appears to ignore stop-work order
The project is one of several major renovations in D.C. to attract legal scrutiny, along with the construction of the White House ballroom and the renovation of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging deceptive pricing practices
Over a period of years, Dollar General had repeatedly mislabeled prices, overcharged consumers and failed to correct the issue despite the company being aware of the problem, according to the complaint.
EU abandons plans to make Canada an 'associate member'
The idea of Canada pursuing closer European ties was an effort by Carney's government to gain some breathing room against President Donald Trump, who has sought considerable trade concessions.
U.S. warns allies of new combat operations in Iran following midterms: report
The U.S. military is sending an additional Patriot system to Israel from Texas, which will improve missile defenses. The U.S. has also moved troops off bases in the Middle East based on U.S. intelligence suggesting Iran is preparing to attack Americans.
James O'Keefe charged over viral voting video in Minnesota
State law bars impersonation of a registered voter and identity theft. Both carry a five-year prison maximum prison sentence.
Delores Huerta, United Farm Workers co-founder, dead at 96
Huerta founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez, and spent decades engaged in activist causes surrounding labor, racial and gender equality issues.
UN votes to condemn US economic embargo on Cuba, but more nations oppose the measure or abstain
The vote was 134-15, and 25 nations abstained, which was a considerable decrease in support for the condemnation over last year.
Un-American history? House probes Smithsonian exhibit suggesting US military engaged in ‘domicide’
Lawmakers cited evidence from museum’s internal watchdog chronicling how an exhibit on New York buildings got turned into an implied screed against the American military.
Peltola campaign recruited 2nd Dan Sullivan to spoil Senate race: NYT
Elisa Rios, the former Peltola campaign manager, told the Times that the candidate was not personally involved, but was aware of her team's efforts to recruit a spoiler candidate.
Judge orders new hearing in dispute over Trump's DC golf course project
The project is one of several major renovations in D.C. to attract legal scrutiny, along with the construction of the White House ballroom and the renovation of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Senior Iranian official disputes Qatar offered new peace proposal
A senior Iranian official involved with talks said Qatar had presented only "unacceptable ideas and not an offer."
Un-American history? House probes Smithsonian exhibit suggesting US military engaged in ‘domicide’
Lawmakers cited evidence from museum’s internal watchdog chronicling how an exhibit on New York buildings got turned into an implied screed against the American military.
General Motors is leaving NYSE after 115 years, switching to Nasdaq
The move is part of an effort to position the Detroit automakers as more of a technology-focused company.
Federal judge disqualifies Trump-appointed prosecutor Bill Essayli for 'unlawfully serving' in role
In a statement, Essayli said he "respectfully" disagreed with the ruling, arguing that the president and attorney general have "every right to select supervisors within the Justice Department."
Musk hands Abbott $5M to bolster governor's campaign in home stretch
His moves come as Democrats increasingly float criminal investigations into the world's richest man.
Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging deceptive pricing practices
Over a period of years, Dollar General had repeatedly mislabeled prices, overcharged consumers and failed to correct the issue despite the company being aware of the problem, according to the complaint.