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Afghan troops push into city of Kunduz, Taliban in retreat

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 06:27:28 +0000

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Afghan government forces pushed overnight into the strategic northern city of Kunduz that was captured by the Taliban earlier this week, forcing the insurgents to retreat in heavy street fighting that was still underway Thursday....

The Latest: Joaquin strengthening as it approaches Bahamas

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 06:21:48 +0000

MIAMI (AP) -- The latest on Joaquin, which is expected to pass near the Bahamas and head toward the East Coast of the U.S. (all times local):...

Europe, US split over form of Syria talks

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:18:40 +0000

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Nine nations or five? In speeches at this year's U.N. gathering of world leaders, major powers are increasing calls for multilateral negotiations to end the war in Syria. But Europe and the United States are split on who should be at the table....

Asia extends global gains, China PMIs taken in stride

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:13:05 +0000

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Thursday, drawing strength from overnight gains in global equities markets following their weakest quarter in four years, while twin surveys showing persistent weakness in China's manufacturing sector were taken in stride.

Town that Volkswagen built from scratch girds for trouble

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:40:58 +0000

WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) -- Wolfsburg is the town that Volkswagen built - literally put on the map in 1938 by the Nazis in pursuit of their dream of a "People's Car."...

Hidden GPS devices to track suspects raise legal concerns

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:40:18 +0000

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) -- For months, police trying to solve a Long Island robbery spree had little more to go on than grainy surveillance footage of a man in a hoodie and black ski mask holding up one gas station or convenience store after another....

Afghan officials say government retakes Kunduz; Taliban denies

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:17:31 +0000

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan officials said government troops recaptured much of the strategic northern city of Kunduz from Taliban insurgents early on Thursday, three days after losing the provincial capital in an embarrassing defeat for Kabul and its U.S. allies.

Red Sox 9, Yankees 5, 11 innings: Another Step Forward for the Regressing Yankees

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:09:10 +0000

The Yankees inched closer to a wild-card berth, but only because of losses by the Twins and the Angels. After a bullpen collapse, the Yankees must wait at least another day to clinch.

Strengthened Hurricane Joaquin closes in on central Bahamas

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:05:39 +0000

MIAMI (AP) -- Hurricane Joaquin gained power as it bore down on the central Bahamas early Thursday, and forecasters said it was likely to grow into a major storm while following a path that would near the U.S. East Coast by the weekend....

Manhattan Apartment Prices Near Million-Dollar Mark, Reports Say

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:03:18 +0000

A combination of high demand and too few listings pushed the median sale price to just shy of a million dollars in the third quarter of the year, setting a record high according to several market reports.

Russia begins Syria air strikes in its biggest Mideast intervention in decades

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:02:01 +0000

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia launched air strikes in Syria on Wednesday in its biggest Middle East intervention in decades, plunging the four-year-old civil war into a volatile new phase as President Vladimir Putin moved forcefully to stake out influence in the unstable region.

New York Police Will Document Virtually All Instances of Force

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:01:21 +0000

For years, each shot fired by a New York City police officer has been meticulously studied, but not the more routine episodes of force, like baton blows and takedowns.

Hurricane Joaquin intensifies to category 3: NHC

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:28:39 +0000

(Reuters) - Hurricane Joaquin has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.

Phillies 7, Mets 5: Mets Must Deal With Injuries to Yoenis Cespedes, Steven Matz and Wilmer Flores

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:26:15 +0000

Two of Cespedes’s fingers were bruised by a pitch from the Phillies’ Justin De Fratus, and Matz, a potential starter in the postseason, continued to be bothered by a stiff upper back.

Blue Jays clinch AL East, split doubleheader with Orioles

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:21:28 +0000

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Champagne and beer was spraying everywhere. Cigars were lit, and laughter filled the clubhouse....

Wal-Mart to cut hundreds of jobs at headquarters

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:17:44 +0000

(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc is planning to lay off hundreds of people at its headquarters in Arkansas as part of the retail giant's efforts to pare costs, people familiar with the matter said.

Emails: Russia-linked hackers tried to access Clinton server

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 02:51:38 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Russia-linked hackers tried at least five times to pry into Hillary Rodham Clinton's private email account while she was secretary of state, emails released Wednesday show. It is unclear if she clicked on any attachments and exposed her account....

Exclusive: Bombardier seeking investors for all business units - sources

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 02:43:13 +0000

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's Bombardier Inc is exploring the sale of a stake in any of its business areas, not just its rail unit, to ensure it can finish development of its delayed CSeries jet, according to four sources familiar with the situation.

Francis in America: Pope Francis, the Kentucky Clerk and Culture Wars Revisited

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:58:38 +0000

Pope Francis’ meeting with Kim Davis cheered conservatives troubled by his words on poverty, the environment and immigration, and dismayed liberals who said it negated much of the good will he had built up on his trip.

No shutdown: Congress approves bill to keep government open

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:43:48 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Just hours before a midnight deadline, a bitterly divided Congress approved a stopgap spending bill Wednesday to keep the federal government open - but with no assurance there won't be yet another shutdown showdown in December....

Hillary Clinton Camp Is Making Moves to Check Joe Biden

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:41:31 +0000

Mrs. Clinton’s campaign appears to be worried about Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. making a run for president and has taken steps to lock down support for her bid.

Lauren Asserts His Control After Naming of New Chief

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:40:46 +0000

In a memo to employees after the naming of a new chief executive, Ralph Lauren said he would still be in charge of his company.

Pacific Trade Deal Talks Resume, Under Fire From U.S. Presidential Hopefuls

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:34:15 +0000

The proposed agreement, which would be a legacy achievement for President Obama, has had trade ministers deadlocked over pharmaceutical drug protections, auto exports and other matters.

Tulsa Sheriff to Resign Over Killing by Deputy

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:32:04 +0000

A lawyer for Sheriff Stanley Glanz said that he would step down, six months after a volunteer deputy accidentally killed an unarmed man during an arrest.

First Draft: Hillary Clinton Raises $28 Million for Presidential Campaign

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:21:53 +0000

Mrs. Clinton raised about $28 million during the last three months, her campaign said, a few million dollars ahead of her nearest rival for the Democratic nomination, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

Senior Secret Service Official Proposed Embarrassing a Critic in Congress

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:21:13 +0000

After criticism from Representative Jason Chaffetz, a Secret Service official suggested the agency leak the information that Mr. Chaffetz had been turned down when he applied to be an agent in 2003.

First Draft: Bernie Sanders Raises $24 Million, Powered by Online Donations Exceeding Obama’s 2008 Pace

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:14:28 +0000

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont raised more than $24 million for his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination in the last three months, a significant sum that was fueled by a torrid pace of online online donations: more than a million so far.

Hillary Clinton aides worried about private email use in 2011

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:13:38 +0000

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A hacking attack on Google's Gmail service in 2011 prompted Hillary Clinton and her aides to worry about the security of private email accounts widely used by government officials who found their "antiquated" government-issued laptops inefficient.

Risky Strategy Sinks Small Hedge Fund

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:13:22 +0000

Spruce Alpha fared worse than most in August, losing investors 48 percent of their money, documents show.

A Taliban Prize, Won in a Few Hours After Years of Strategy

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:08:07 +0000

The capture of Kunduz was timed to the American withdrawal, a steady influx of insurgent fighters, a series of territory grabs and a campaign that took advantage of resentment of the government.

Russians Strike Targets in Syria, but Not ISIS Areas

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:07:44 +0000

Russian aircraft carried out a bombing attack against Syrian opposition fighters, including at least one group trained by the C.I.A., eliciting angry protests from American officials.

Can Kevin McCarthy, House Speaker Favorite, Go From Buddy to Boss?

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:01:56 +0000

In just the past 48 hours, Mr. McCarthy insulted Speaker John A. Boehner and suggested a taxpayer-funded committee was designed to harm the political fortunes of Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Millions More Need H.I.V. Treatment, W.H.O. Says

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:54:01 +0000

The new recommendations from the World Health Organization could go a long way toward halting an epidemic, but implementation would cost billions of dollars not yet committed.

Congress averts government shutdown, Obama signs funding measure

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:52:35 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ending weeks of infighting, the U.S. Congress on Wednesday voted to avert a government shutdown just hours before a midnight deadline, passing a stop-gap measure to extend funding for federal agencies until Dec. 11.

Bill Cosby accused of three more sexual assaults as deposition looms

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:50:55 +0000

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Three more women came forward on Wednesday to accuse veteran comedian Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting them decades ago, charges that come a week before Cosby is scheduled to give a sworn deposition in a separate sexual assault lawsuit.

The Military Response: U.S. Struggles for Way to Help Afghans Regain Territory It Thought Was Secure

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:49:17 +0000

The military response from the American-led coalition has been relatively limited since Monday when the Taliban seized Kunduz, the first city taken by the insurgents since 2001.

As Twitter, Square interests converge, CEO Dorsey risks conflicts

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:47:38 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - If Jack Dorsey becomes permanent CEO of both Twitter Inc and mobile payments company Square, he could struggle with conflicts of interest in the business that is key to both companies' futures: e-commerce.

State Dept. Calls 3 of Hillary Clinton’s Emails ‘Secret’ After Reviewing 6,300 Pages

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:47:13 +0000

The State Department is releasing the emails in batches, subject to a court order after revelations that Mrs. Clinton had used a private email system while she was the secretary of state.

Spending Bill Passes, Averting a Shutdown

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:29:04 +0000

The temporary bill approved by lawmakers will keep the government running through Dec. 11, but does nothing to avoid even bigger battles ahead.

APNewsBreak: Carson raises $20M for '16 bid in past 3 months

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:03:21 +0000

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- Political newcomer Ben Carson raised more than $20 million in the past three months to fuel his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, his campaign said Wednesday, a haul of campaign cash that shatters records and sets a new bar for his GOP rivals....

Russia begins Syria air strikes in its biggest Mideast intervention in decades

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 23:46:03 +0000

Israel undermines U.S. peace effort, Palestinian Abbas tells U.N

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 23:43:18 +0000

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday accused Israel of sabotaging U.S. efforts to broker peace and said Israeli security operations at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem could lead to a religious war.

Oklahoma governor grants last-minute stay of execution after drug mix-up

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 23:32:38 +0000

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma's governor granted a last-minute stay of execution on Wednesday to an inmate convicted of hiring a hit man, saying the state needed time to determine if one of three drugs it planned to use complies with its court-approved procedures.

Microsoft, Google stand down in patent battles

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:44:01 +0000

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have agreed to bury all patent infringement litigation against each other, the companies announced on Wednesday, settling 18 cases in the United States and Germany.

Bill Cosby accused of three more sexual assaults as deposition looms

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:31:32 +0000

Congress averts government shutdown, sends funding measure to Obama

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:58:23 +0000

House Republicans to vote October 8 for new leaders amid uncertainty

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:45:56 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will hold leadership elections on Oct. 8, House Speaker John Boehner said on Wednesday, moving speedily to get a new team in place to deal with a series of fiscal challenges ahead.

Pope's meeting with Kentucky clerk divides public after U.S. visit

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:42:44 +0000

(Reuters) - A Kentucky county clerk who had been jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples secretly met Pope Francis in a move that disappointed many liberal Catholics and encouraged officials who support her stance.

Wall Street ends worst quarter in four years with a rally

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:33:29 +0000

(Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday as investors sought bargains among beaten-down stocks and the recently battered biotechnology index bounced back on the last day of Wall Street's worst quarter since 2011.

Hurricane Joaquin strengthens but threat to United States unclear

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:18:15 +0000

(Reuters) - Hurricane Joaquin strengthened in the Atlantic on Wednesday and could become a major storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, although forecast models did not agree on whether it would make landfall in the United States.