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White House rejects Putin response to US arms control offer

White House rejects Putin response to US arms control offer

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Russia on Friday rejected each other's proposals for potentially salvaging the last remaining legal constraint on their strategic nuclear forces.
Jewish leaders call COVID rules 'blatantly anti-Semitic'

Jewish leaders call COVID rules 'blatantly anti-Semitic'

NEW YORK — Three Rockland County Jewish congregations are suing New York state and Gov.
GOP, Dems hope Supreme Court fight bolsters Senate prospects

GOP, Dems hope Supreme Court fight bolsters Senate prospects

WASHINGTON — For Republicans, the nomination fight over Amy Coney Barrett is a chance to seal conservative control of the Supreme Court for decades.
Awash in red ink: US posts record $3.1T 2020 budget deficit

Awash in red ink: US posts record $3.1T 2020 budget deficit

WASHINGTON — The federal budget deficit hit an all-time high of $3.1 trillion in the 2020 budget year, more than double the previous record, as the coronavirus pandemic shrank revenues and sent spending soaring.
UK's Johnson threatens to impose restrictions on Manchester

UK's Johnson threatens to impose restrictions on Manchester

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatened to force the Greater Manchester region into England's most severe level of COVID-19 restrictions after local officials refused to accept the government's financial package to implement measures targeti
UK says EU trade talks 'over' but bloc sees room for a deal

UK says EU trade talks 'over' but bloc sees room for a deal

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that the U.K.
TV gives viewers a split-screen comparison of Trump, Biden

TV gives viewers a split-screen comparison of Trump, Biden

NEW YORK — Instead of the expected debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, television viewers were left Thursday with what ABC's David Muir called “split-screen America.
AP FACT CHECK: Rhetoric from Trump, Biden in the non-debate

AP FACT CHECK: Rhetoric from Trump, Biden in the non-debate

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden faced inquisitive voters on separate stages in different cities in a substitute for the debate that was meant to be.
Report: Europe closing in on decision to let 737 Max fly

Report: Europe closing in on decision to let 737 Max fly

BERLIN — Europe's aviation regulator is closing in on a decision to allow the Boeing 737 Max to return to the air after it was grounded worldwide following two deadly crashes, according to a report Friday.
US retail sales grow for 5th month in a row

US retail sales grow for 5th month in a row

NEW YORK — Retail sales rose strongly in September, the fifth straight month of growth, as Americans spent more on clothing, cars and sporting goods. U.S. retail sales jumped 1.9% last month, the U.S. Commerce Department said Friday.