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Consumer spending in the US rose by 0.6%, with high inflation.
Consumer spending in the US rose by 0.6%, with high inflation.

American consumers have slowed down their spending to 0.6% in September. This is a warning sign that the economy remains under severe pressure from a pandemic as well as prolonged periods of high inflation.

The latest payout from Arizona's sheriff has resulted in taxpayers paying $100M
The latest payout from Arizona's sheriff has resulted in taxpayers paying $100M

Nearly five decades after Joe Arpaio was elected sheriff of Arizona's largest county, taxpayers now cover one of the major bills left from the thousands upon thousands of lawsuits that he sparked -- and it has risen to $100 million.

The US saw its highest wage increase in 20 years, according to records.
The US saw its highest wage increase in 20 years, according to records.
UN and US officials call for action to prevent climate catastrophe
UN and US officials call for action to prevent climate catastrophe
In the face of COVID, US economy contracted to a 2% pace last quarter
In the face of COVID, US economy contracted to a 2% pace last quarter
California is a drought-stricken state thanks to the 'Atmospheric River'
California is a drought-stricken state thanks to the 'Atmospheric River'

California was hit with a powerful atmospheric river storm, which set new rainfall records and helped to quell wildfires. It remains to be seen how big of an impact it had on California's drought.

United States issues 1st passport bearing 'X' gender marker
United States issues 1st passport bearing 'X' gender marker

The United States issued its first passport bearing the "X" gender designation. This is a significant milestone in the recognition and protection of the rights of all people.

California drought-stricken California gets record rainfall thanks to a storm
California drought-stricken California gets record rainfall thanks to a storm
Poll: AP-NORC/EPIC: Majority of Americans Concerned About Climate Change
Poll: AP-NORC/EPIC: Majority of Americans Concerned About Climate Change
Major storm calms California drought-stricken
Major storm calms California drought-stricken
Colombia's most wanted drug lord is captured during a jungle raid
Colombia's most wanted drug lord is captured during a jungle raid

Colombian security forces captured the country's most wanted drug dealer. He was a rural warlord who had been on the run for over a decade, corrupting state officials and aligning with left- and right-leaning combatants.

US sends Afghan refugees to Kosovo in secrecy
US sends Afghan refugees to Kosovo in secrecy

Although the U.S. welcomes tens of thousands Afghans who were airlifted from Kabul, it has not disclosed much publicly about a small number of those who are still overseas. These include dozens of people who caused security concerns during security screening and were sent to an American base located in the Balkan country of Kosovo.

Texas adoption agencies to start rejecting application from gay, Jewish and interfaith couples
Texas adoption agencies to start rejecting application from gay, Jewish and interfaith couples
For first time in 48 years, Seattle out-snows Minneapolis
For first time in 48 years, Seattle out-snows Minneapolis
Car crashes into utility pole in Beacon Hill
Car crashes into utility pole in Beacon Hill
Argument leads to man being shot in face
Argument leads to man being shot in face

CaptionCloseTwo men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard.Two men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard.Two men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block...

Westmoreland County gets $14 million from Pennsylvania's fuel tax for local roadwork
Westmoreland County gets $14 million from Pennsylvania's fuel tax for local roadwork

Road money Municipalities in Westmoreland County, like those throughout the state, will benefit from increased liquid fuels payments — annual allocations from the state to local governments that are earmarked for construction, maintenance and repair of...

Some Wash. Boeing employees impacted by security breach after worker sent email to spouse
Some Wash. Boeing employees impacted by security breach after worker sent email to spouse
Sonoma County’s congressmen say President Trump's speech long on promises, short on details
Sonoma County’s congressmen say President Trump's speech long on promises, short on details
High-speed chase, crash results in man's arrest
High-speed chase, crash results in man's arrest
Vehicle flips on rainy Route 33 North
Vehicle flips on rainy Route 33 North

A vehicle rolled over Wednesday morning on Route 33 North, a Northampton County emergency dispatch supervisor confirmed. The crash was reported at 9:37 a.m. near mile marker 6 in Lower Nazareth Township, the supervisor said. A first responder reported...

Oxford student does her part to help pediatric cancer patients
Oxford student does her part to help pediatric cancer patients

Recently, Oxford Central School student Jen Reid participated in the St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser to benefit cancer research.   Jen Reid not only raised money but had her head shaved to show support for cancer patients. (Courtesy photo) ...

Accident snarls traffic on Route 309 in Lehigh County
Accident snarls traffic on Route 309 in Lehigh County
Easton club hosts girls' basketball clinics
Easton club hosts girls' basketball clinics
The Latest: Storms cut power to 30K Indiana customers
The Latest: Storms cut power to 30K Indiana customers
Flemington seeks proposals to redevelop Global Agway site
Flemington seeks proposals to redevelop Global Agway site

FLEMINGTON -- The Borough Council has voted unanimously to seek a company to redevelop the former Global Agway site. The vote Monday night called for circulating a Request for Proposals to build on the 5.6-acre site at the gateway to the borough's downtown...

North Warren girls basketball's Vuz hits 1,000 points in state playoff win
North Warren girls basketball's Vuz hits 1,000 points in state playoff win

North Warren girls basketball junior Kelly Vuz knocked down a free throw with 1:30 left in the fourth quarter to put her team ahead and herself into the Patriots’ record book. Vuz, a guard, scored her 1,000th career point as 10th-seeded North Warren...

Renewed Warren County Democrats promise full slate of candidates
Renewed Warren County Democrats promise full slate of candidates
Mormon Church sanctuary spared in Van Nuys fire
Mormon Church sanctuary spared in Van Nuys fire
President Trump's speech to Congress: A big shift in tone, but tough choices left to Congress
President Trump's speech to Congress: A big shift in tone, but tough choices left to Congress
At least 2 dead after tornadoes touch down in central US
At least 2 dead after tornadoes touch down in central US

CaptionCloseLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Tornadoes touched down in the upper Midwest and northern Arkansas, killing at least two people, as a spring-like storm system posed a risk to 45 million people.Compact but strong storms known as supercells raked...

Trump offers mixed messages on immigration
Trump offers mixed messages on immigration

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump, signaling a potential shift on a signature issue, indicated Tuesday in a private meeting with news anchors that he's open to immigration legislation that would give legal status to some people living in the U.S. illegally...

In emotional moment, Trump salutes slain SEAL's wife
In emotional moment, Trump salutes slain SEAL's wife
At least 2 dead after tornadoes touch down in central U.S.
At least 2 dead after tornadoes touch down in central U.S.
Murder charges in airport nerve agent attack that killed Kim Jong Nam
Murder charges in airport nerve agent attack that killed Kim Jong Nam
Hate crime tracking: Fascinating, unreliable
Hate crime tracking: Fascinating, unreliable

(CNN)According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a crime becomes a hate crime when there's an added element of bias. For example, a murder is labeled a hate crime if the victim was killed because he was gay. Or black. Or Muslim. See the latest news...

Empathy and action: Muslims unite to help fix vandalized Jewish cemeteries
Empathy and action: Muslims unite to help fix vandalized Jewish cemeteries

(CNN)Once again, dozens of Jewish headstones have been vandalized, stoking fears of heightened anti-Semitism. And once again, members of the Muslim community are rallying to help.President of @PhillyMosque expressing solidarity w/our Jewish sisters &...

'A resurgence of white nationalism': Hate groups spiked in 2016
'A resurgence of white nationalism': Hate groups spiked in 2016
Santa Rosa slaying victim sought new start away from husband accused of killing her
Santa Rosa slaying victim sought new start away from husband accused of killing her
ATF: Canadian crook bought assault rifle on store credit
ATF: Canadian crook bought assault rifle on store credit
Sonoma County’s congressmen say Trump speech long on promises, short on details
Sonoma County’s congressmen say Trump speech long on promises, short on details

Sonoma County’s two members of Congress said President Donald Trump made expansive promises and talked about spending trillions of taxpayer dollars in a speech Tuesday night that was short on explaining how any of it will be done.“He made a lot of lofty...

Santa Rosa boosts Legal Aid funding for low-income renters
Santa Rosa boosts Legal Aid funding for low-income renters

A divided Santa Rosa City Council agreed Tuesday to support legal services for low-income renters facing evictions and poor housing conditions after some council members acknowledged the city’s efforts to enact rent control last year may have exacerbated...