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Stock market today: Wall Street adds to its big gains after the Fed cuts interest rates
U.S. stocks are ticking higher after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a second straight time, just as everyone expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Thursday and moved little ...
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The Latest: Biden guarantees a ‘peaceful transfer of power,’ House control hangs in the balance
President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation in what was his first appearance on camera in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris. Control over the ...
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Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after the Fed cuts interest rates, as expected
U.S. stocks are ticking higher after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a second straight time, just as everyone expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Thursday and moved little ...
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White evangelical voters show steadfast support for Donald Trump's presidency
Former President Donald Trump once again won the support of about 8 in 10 white evangelical Christian voters in his election to a second term. That’s according to AP VoteCast, ...
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First-place Falcons aim to sweep their season series with the reeling Saints
Interim Saints coach Darren Rizzi oversees an NFL staff for the first time this week when New Orleans hosts the Atlanta Falcons. Rizzi was promoted after the firing of third-year ...
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CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu. The new guidance comes after a study showed that some dairy workers had ...
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California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for state lawmakers to convene a special session in December to help safeguard the state's progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immig ...
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No. 11 Alabama visits No. 14 LSU with CFP survival likely on the line
No. 11 Alabama and No. 14 LSU are both still in contention for one of 12 College Football Playoff spots as they meet in Tiger Stadium. But one more loss ...
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No. 7 Tennessee looking to solve slow starts against Mississippi State
The seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers need to solve their first-half offensive woes. They were shut out by Arkansas, Florida and Alabama. Then they scored just three points against Kentucky before ...
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Strong winds push wildfire through Southern California community, burning dozens of homes
An out-of-control wildfire fueled by heavy winds is tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents ...
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The Latest: Biden delivers remarks following Trump’s win, House control hangs in the balance
President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation in what was his first appearance on camera in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris. Control over the ...
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Stock market today: Wall Street is mixed as its momentum slows ahead of the Fed's decision
U.S. stocks are mixed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s announcement coming later in the afternoon about what it will do with interest rates. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in early ...