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Mark Robinson vows to rebuild his staff for North Carolina governor as Republican group backs away

WILKESBORO, N.C.
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The Fed sees its inflation fight as a success. Will the public eventually agree?

The Fed sees its inflation fight as a success. Will the public eventually agree?

WASHINGTON (AP) — With its larger-than-usual half-point cut to its key interest rate last week, the Federal Reserve underscored its belief that it's all but conquered inflation after three long years. The public at large? Not so much.
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New Brunswick election: Green Party promises 'guaranteed livable income'

New Brunswick election: Green Party promises 'guaranteed livable income'

FREDERICTON — The Green Party in New Brunswick is promising to end "deep poverty" by providing a guaranteed income to impoverished residents if elected to govern the province on Oct. 21.
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Trump will attend Al Smith charity dinner that Harris is skipping to campaign in battleground state

Trump will attend Al Smith charity dinner that Harris is skipping to campaign in battleground state

Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he would be the sole featured speaker at this year's Al Smith charity dinner in New York, typically a good-humored and bipartisan political event that Vice President Kamala Harris said she is skipping in favor of ba
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FBI finds violent crime declined in 2023. Here's what to know about the report

FBI finds violent crime declined in 2023. Here's what to know about the report

WASHINGTON (AP) — Violent crime in the U.S. dropped in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike.
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New Brunswick promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, energy subsidies

New Brunswick promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, energy subsidies

Voters in New Brunswick are scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 21. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the three major parties: Progressive Conservatives: — Cut the harmonized sales tax by two points, from 15 per cent to 13 per cent.
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As he welcomes Gotham FC, Biden says 'a woman can do anything a man can do,' including be president

As he welcomes Gotham FC, Biden says 'a woman can do anything a man can do,' including be president

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday said “a woman can do anything a man can do ...
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As he welcomes Gotham FC, Biden says “a woman can do anything a man can do," including be president

As he welcomes Gotham FC, Biden says “a woman can do anything a man can do," including be president

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday said “a woman can do anything a man can do ...
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Ban sought for Chinese, Russian software and hardware used in autonomous vehicles on US roads

Ban sought for Chinese, Russian software and hardware used in autonomous vehicles on US roads

NEW YORK (AP) — The Commerce Department said Monday it's seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S.
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FBI finds violent crime declined in 2023. Here's what to know about the report

FBI finds violent crime declined in 2023. Here's what to know about the report

WASHINGTON (AP) — Violent crime in the U.S. dropped in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike.
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