Markets Right Now: Stocks Plunge in Early Trading
23 October 2018 The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 300 points in early trading, pulled down by big drops in Caterpillar and 3M.
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Kremlin Calls Treaty Exit Without New Deal Offer ‘Dangerous’
23 October 2018 As Trump's national security adviser prepared to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Putin's spokesman acknowledged the 1987 arms control deal had "weak spots."
Trump Sends CIA Director to Turkey to Review Khashoggi Case
23 October 2018 "We're going to know a lot over the next two days about the Saudi situation," said Trump. "It's a very sad thing."
Turkish President: Saudis Plotted Writer’s Killing for Days
23 October 2018 The Turkish president is expected to announce details Tuesday of his country's investigation into the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi.
Issue of Married Catholic Priests Gains Traction Under Pope
23 October 2018 This week, a two-hour documentary on Italian television is likely to contribute to the conversation.
Authorities: Explosive Device Found Near George Soros’ Home
23 October 2018 The Bedford Police Department said it responded to the address in the hamlet of Katonah, N.Y. after an employee of the residence opened the package.
Trump Administration Floats Policies That Would Limit Civil Rights of Transgender Americans
22 October 2018 A memo reported on by the New York Times presages a federal government that may recognize only binary gender at birth and that excludes trans individuals from some civil rights protections.
Did North Carolina Admit to Targeting Black Voters with a ‘Voter ID’ Law?
22 October 2018 Two academics brought to light the state's efforts to violate protections against "intentional discrimination."
Did Canadians Face a Major Donut Shortage After the First Day of Cannabis Legalization?
22 October 2018 "Tim Hortons in seven different provinces were forced to close earlier than usual for lack of staff and the shortage of donuts and pastries."
Did Canada Pay Off Entire Federal Debt One Day After Marijuana Legalization?
22 October 2018 "You’re crippled with debt one day, and the next it’s all vanished into thin air."
Billionaire Boys Club’s Joe Hunt Seeks Cut in Life Sentence
22 October 2018 He's calling on California Gov. Jerry Brown to make him eligible for parole and give him a chance to leave prison after spending 34 years behind bars.
Did Ted Cruz’s Net Worth Increase from $500K to $4.6 Million Since He Entered the U.S. Senate?
22 October 2018 A partisan meme termed the senator's nearly tenfold increase in net worth over six years on a salary of $174,000 per year 'pretty impressive.'