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Wisconsin governor tells NFL players to stop anthem protests
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Wisconsin governor tells NFL players to stop anthem protests

October 16, 2017

Scott Bauer/Associated Press file <br><br>Wisconsin Gov. sent a letter on Monday to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith saying he believes players are showing disrespect…

Populism again casts shadow over booming eurozone economy
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Populism again casts shadow over booming eurozone economy

October 16, 2017

Hans-Christian Strache, leader of the strongly eurosceptic Austrian Freedom Party, waves to his supporters in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, after the closing of the polling stations for the…

Trump, McConnell: No matter what people say, we’re friends
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Trump, McConnell: No matter what people say, we’re friends

October 16, 2017

President Donald Trump answers questions with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in the Rose Garden after their meeting at the White House, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, in Washington.Evan Vucci/Associated…

Israeli military strikes anti-aircraft battery in Syria
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Israeli military strikes anti-aircraft battery in Syria

October 16, 2017

The strike came as Russia’s defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, was visiting Israel. Moscow is one of the staunchest supporters of the Syrian government and Russian forces have helped President Bashar…

No clarity on Catalan independence bid
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No clarity on Catalan independence bid

October 16, 2017

Jordi Cuixart, president of the Catalan Omnium Cultural organization, left, and Jordi Sanchez, president of the Catalan National Assembly wave to supporters on arrival at the national court in Madrid,…

Judge refuses to throw out case against New Jersey senator
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Judge refuses to throw out case against New Jersey senator

October 16, 2017

Seth Wenig/Associated Press file<br><br>Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., arrives to court for his federal corruption trial in Newark, N.J. A judge on Monday refused to dismiss any charges against Menendez during…

Portugal wildfires kill at least 35; 4 dead in Spain
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Portugal wildfires kill at least 35; 4 dead in Spain

October 16, 2017

In neighboring Spain, wildfires have also killed at least four people and prompted the evacuation of thousands in the northwest region of Galicia, as the remnants of winds from Hurricane…

Oil rig explodes in Louisiana lake, injuries reported
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Oil rig explodes in Louisiana lake, injuries reported

October 15, 2017

Kenner Police Department spokesman Sgt. Brian McGregor said Sunday evening that rescue boats were being sent from the Kenner Boat Launch, and that officials with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office…

Yellen sounds upbeat on economy, signaling likely rate hike
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Yellen sounds upbeat on economy, signaling likely rate hike

October 15, 2017

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks during the G30 International Banking Seminar, at Inter-American Development Bank headquarters in Washington on Sunday.Jose Luis Magana/Associated Press Her comments suggested that the…