Politics

October 27, 2020
UK judge to rule Nov 2 on Depp’s libel suit against tabloid

A British judge will rule next week on whether Johnny Depp was libelled by a tabloid newspaper that branded him a wife-beater — an accusation his lawyer called a “reputation-destroying,...

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October 27, 2020
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: US home prices up 5.2% in August

U.S. home prices posted a robust gain in August — another sign that the American housing market remains strong despite economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller...

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October 27, 2020
Coral Gables rental building comes with a nutritionist and a trainer. Rooftop pool, too.

The live-work-play tagline gets thrown around by developers hoping to attract tenants to their buildings with a suite of amenities. But Life Time Living Luxury Residences in Coral Gables, a...

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October 27, 2020
Suit claiming doctor ruined pregnancy chances dismissed

A North Carolina judge has dismissed a lawsuit that accuses a doctor of secretly inserting a device into a woman during surgery that she claims stopped her from getting pregnant....

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October 27, 2020
Entertainers discuss disability representation in Hollywood

It's an old cliche that if an actor wants to win an Oscar, he or she should consider playing a character with a disability. And it's not entirely unfounded advice:...

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October 27, 2020
Demand for equipment falls, but Caterpillar has strong 3Q

Caterpillar is reporting a third-quarter profit of $668 million and topped most expectations, though demand for its equipment is being driven down by the pandemic. The Deerfield, Illinois, company reported...

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October 27, 2020
Ford is doubling down on testing self-driving cars in Miami-Dade

After landing in Miami-Dade in 2018 with a fleet of self-driving cars, Ford announced Monday that it plans to broaden its presence here as it explores the frontiers of autonomous...

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October 27, 2020
Tampa, South Florida and Orlando among top 5 U.S. COVID moving destinations

The COVID-19 pandemic has locked many Americans in place. But some are picking up stakes — choosing Florida over almost every other destination. According to real estate firm FCP and...

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October 27, 2020
With business back on track, vitamin-maker Avanti is leasing more space in Miami Lakes

With business back on track and its employee numbers growing, supplements-producer Avanti Nutritional Laboratories is increasing its Miami Lakes footprint by 50%. The South Carolina-based vitamin maker has signed a...

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October 27, 2020
‘Weird, whimsical and colorful.’ Plan for a greener, more welcoming Wynwood is approved.

The dramatic transformation of Wynwood's forlorn warehouse district into hip neighborhood happened so quickly that its concrete-dominated public realm — the cracked, narrow sidewalks and hazardous, sun-baked streets bereft of...

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October 27, 2020
Election 2020 Today: Biden hits road, Barrett’s 1st cases

Here's what's happening Tuesday in Election 2020, one week until Election Day: HOW TO VOTE: AP's state-by-state interactive has details on how to vote in this election. ON THE TRAIL:...

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October 27, 2020
The Latest: France ponders new restrictions as cases soar

PARIS — France's government is holding emergency virus meetings Tuesday and warning of possible new lockdowns, as hospitals fill up with new COVID patients and doctors plead for backup. President...

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October 27, 2020
The Latest: France ponders new restrictions as cases soar

PARIS — France's government is holding emergency virus meetings Tuesday and warning of possible new lockdowns, as hospitals fill up with new COVID patients and doctors plead for backup. President...

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October 27, 2020
Communities receive Appalachian Regional Commission grants

Several eastern Kentucky communities will share nearly $3.7 million in Appalachian Regional Commission grants, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday. Communities receiving funds are Booneville, Hazard, Morehead, Mount Vernon and Somerset,...

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October 27, 2020
Ex-postal worker charged with tossing absentee ballots

A former U.S. Postal Service worker was charged with tossing dozens of absentee ballots and other mail that was found in a dumpster in Kentucky, the U.S. attorney's office said....

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October 27, 2020
Muslim boycott threats and politics play out in attacks on ‘mentally ill’ Macron as he ups the rhetoric against Islamists

The French President's politically-loaded remarks over a teacher's beheading have drawn insults from Muslim leaders across the world, but the ongoing battle between Islam and secular France remains very much...

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October 27, 2020
Asian shares slip after Wall St’s worst day in a month

Shares skidded in Asia on Tuesday after surging coronavirus cases and waning hopes for U.S. economic stimulus gave Wall Street its worst day in a month. Stock benchmarks fell in...

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October 27, 2020
California braces for more fire danger from winds

California prepared for another round of dangerous fire weather Tuesday even as crews fought a pair of fast-moving blazes in the south that critically injured two firefighters and left more...

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October 26, 2020
Lawsuit over Allegheny County election offices settled

Two Republican candidates for Congress have settled a lawsuit they filed earlier this month and dropped their effort to force Allegheny County's election board to let them send campaign representatives...

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October 26, 2020
Thieves take $1M worth of gloves meant for Florida hospitals

Thieves have stolen over 6 million gloves, worth $1 million, meant for first responders at Florida hospitals. Medgluv, a supplier of medical gloves to the national health care industry, said...

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October 26, 2020
NHL veteran Daley retires, joins Penguins front office

Trevor Daley's steadying presence on the blue line helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win consecutive Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017. The team hopes Daley can make the same impact in...

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October 26, 2020
Trump, Biden hit battleground Pennsylvania amid pandemic

President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden zeroed in on the critical battleground of Pennsylvania on Monday as they demonstrated starkly different approaches to rallying voters just eight days...

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October 26, 2020
200-pound tortoise is back home after escaping Alabama pen

A 200-pound tortoise named Sparkplug that escaped from a pen in Alabama is back home after a journey across two counties and at least one soybean field. Sparkplug, a 60-year-old...

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October 26, 2020
Idaho governor orders return to some COVID-19 restrictions

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Monday ordered a return to some restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus as intertwined health care systems across the state showed early signs...

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October 26, 2020
Putin’s long game strategy on nuclear missiles in Europe may well pay off because Cold War treaties completely ignored China

In announcing a new variation of his long-held proposal for a moratorium on intermediate-range nuclear forces in Europe, Russia's president seeks to repeat history, turning an anticipated US/NATO “no” into...

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October 26, 2020
How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Stocks closed sharply lower on Wall Street Monday, handing the S&P 500 its worst day in a month and knocking 650 points off the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Technology companies...

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October 26, 2020
Flu away: Scientists baffled at disappearance of influenza… but is it really gone, or just masked by Covid-19?

There has been a 98% plummet in flu infections this year, dispelling fears of a Covid and flu ‘twin-demic' about which many had warned. Experts say we can thank masks...

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October 26, 2020
Moon holds more water in more places than ever thought

The moon's shadowed, frigid nooks and crannies may hold frozen water in more places and in larger quantities than previously suspected. And for the first time, the presence of water...

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October 26, 2020
W South Beach hotel in Miami Beach reopens

The W South Beach hotel is reopening after multimillion dollar renovation in Miami Beach. … Click to Continue »

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October 26, 2020
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for December delivery fell $1.29 to $38.56 a barrel Monday. Brent crude oil for December delivery fell $1.31 to $40.46 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for November...

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October 26, 2020
Fed up: California restaurants seek booze, health fee refund

California's financially battered restaurants filed government claims Monday to recover more than $100 million in fees for liquor and health permits and tourism charges that they say were assessed even...

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October 26, 2020
Savannah deficit projection dips, but could continue in 2021

Savannah city leaders are projecting a $4 million deficit this year because of a shortfall in sales and lodging tax collections related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Savannah Morning News...

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October 26, 2020
Savannah deficit projection dips, but could continue in 2021

Savannah city leaders are projecting a $4 million deficit this year because of a shortfall in sales and lodging tax collections related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Savannah Morning News...

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October 26, 2020
Low expectations in Mexico as US election approaches

A week before U.S. elections, expectations and attention are unusually low in a foreign country that may have more at stake than any other. Many Mexicans would be glad to...

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October 26, 2020
Low expectations in Mexico as US election approaches

A week before U.S. elections, expectations and attention are unusually low in a foreign country that may have more at stake than any other. Many Mexicans would be glad to...

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October 26, 2020
Fox News anchors quarantine after virus exposure on flight

Several Fox News Channel on-air personalities were exposed last week to someone on a private plane who later tested positive for COVID-19, leading the network to take extra precautions this...

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October 26, 2020
Fox News anchors quarantine after virus exposure on flight

Several Fox News Channel on-air personalities were exposed last week to someone on a private plane who later tested positive for COVID-19, leading the network to take extra precautions this...

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October 26, 2020
Paris train attack hero makes bid for Congress from Oregon

In 2015, Alek Skarlatos and two friends thwarted an attack by a gunman on a Paris-bound train, a dramatic and heroic action that was made into a movie by Clint...

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October 26, 2020
Paris train attack hero makes bid for Congress from Oregon

In 2015, Alek Skarlatos and two friends thwarted an attack by a gunman on a Paris-bound train, a dramatic and heroic action that was made into a movie by Clint...

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October 26, 2020
Dunkin’ shares hit all-time high after holding buyout talks

The Dunkin' doughnuts and coffee chain confirmed it's held talks to be taken private by a private equity firm, sending shares rocketing to an all-time high at the opening bell...

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