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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