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Cawthorn, 24, defeats Trump's pick in N Carolina GOP primary

Cawthorn, 24, defeats Trump's pick in N Carolina GOP primary

RALEIGH, N.C. — A 24-year-old real estate investment CEO won Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff for a western North Carolina congressional seat over President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate for the nomination.
Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes

Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes

WASHINGTON — The next few weeks are critical to tamping down a disturbing coronavirus surge, Dr.
Powerful earthquake shakes southern Mexico, at least 5 dead

Powerful earthquake shakes southern Mexico, at least 5 dead

MEXICO CITY — A powerful earthquake centred near the southern Mexico resort of Huatulco on Tuesday killed at least five people, swayed buildings in Mexico City and sent thousands fleeing into the streets.
Trump's brother seeks to halt family tell-all book

Trump's brother seeks to halt family tell-all book

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s brother is asking a New York City judge to prevent the president’s niece from publishing a tell-all book, which is expected to be released later this month.
Police: At least one injured in shooting at a Virginia mall

Police: At least one injured in shooting at a Virginia mall

RICHMOND, Va. — A shooting erupted inside a Virginia shopping mall, leaving at least one person with life-threatening injuries, police said Tuesday.
US deports ex-paramilitary leader 'Toto' Constant to Haiti

US deports ex-paramilitary leader 'Toto' Constant to Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Former paramilitary leader Emmanuel Constant was deported from the U.S.
Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry

Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry

WASHINGTON — Congress is hitting an impasse on policing legislation, as key Senate Democrats on Tuesday opposed a Republican proposal as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to take on the hard job of negotiating a compromise or walk awa
Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo prosecutions

Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo prosecutions

PHILADELPHIA — In a stunning decision that could test the legal framework of #MeToo cases, Pennsylvania's highest court will review the trial decision to let five other accusers testify at Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial in 2018, which ended with t
Tropical storm moves away from Gulf Stream, soon to weaken

Tropical storm moves away from Gulf Stream, soon to weaken

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Dolly began moving away from warm Gulf Stream waters over the northern Atlantic on Tuesday and is expected to dissipate at midweek. The U.S.
More gains for tech as US stocks head for a 3rd monthly gain

More gains for tech as US stocks head for a 3rd monthly gain

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Tuesday, extending the market's recent winning streak after another strong showing by technology companies. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% and is on pace for its third straight monthly gain.