The biggest source of uncertainty for the market and economy is the trade showdown between Washington and Beijing.
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Legitimate robocalls get snared in crackdown on scams
That could cause people to miss a call reminding them to refill a prescription or make that veterinarian appointment for Fluffy.
Maren Morris leads CMA nominations with 8
The biggest song of 2019, ‘Old Town Road’ by rapper Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, will compete for musical event of the year.
Press Herald joins Covering Climate Now project
The newspaper will publish a series on climate change in Maine as part of a cooperative international media effort to focus attention on the issue on the eve of a critical UN Climate Summit.
Queen approves Johnson’s bid to suspend Parliament
Opposition leaders fear a no-deal Brexit could wreak havoc on the British economy.
U.K. opposition reacts with fury to possible Parliament suspension
Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly will seek a suspension of Parliament to hamper efforts to quash a no-deal Brexit.
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DNA evidence leads to arrest and conviction of Oakland pharmacy robber
Prosecutors say Michael Algiere robbed the Oakland Pharmacy on Halloween 2007, but investigators weren’t able to match his DNA to evidence from the scene until 2017.
U.S. team rebounds in final pre-World Cup tuneup
Jaylen Brown scores 19 points as the Americans, after suffering a rare loss, storm back to defeat Canada, 84-68.
Young Afghan women barely remember Taliban but fear a return
Worried about losing what they’ve gained over nearly two decades, they are demanding a voice in high-level talks to determine their country’s future.