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Li delights home crowd and takes lead in Shanghai

SHANGHAI — Li Haotong no longer feels the pressure of playing before a home crowd. He enjoyed just about every minute Thursday, and he gave them plent...
8:56 31 October 2021
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Twitter pulls back on political ads, but pitfalls await

SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter says it will ban political ads on its site — a move that could create unintended consequences for users and nonprofit groups.
6:30 31 October 2021
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Tip Ins: Tigers, Buffs, Wildcats all likely tourney hopefuls

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway went 22-14 and led the Tigers to an NIT berth in his debut season. His biggest wins came on the recruiting trail.
6:28 31 October 2021
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3rd strong quake this month kills 5 in southern Philippines

KIDAPAWAN, Philippines — The third strong earthquake this month killed five people Thursday, injured several others and destroyed buildings that were ...
6:09 31 October 2021
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Curry breaks left hand in another embarrassing Warriors loss

SAN FRANCISCO — In what has already been a rough start to the season for the Warriors, now Stephen Curry is down. A two-time MVP, Golden State's longe...
5:29 31 October 2021
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No Kashmiri flag, constitution under Indian-imposed changes

SRINAGAR, India — India on Thursday formally implemented legislation approved by Parliament in early August that removes Indian-controlled Kashmir's s...
4:53 31 October 2021
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Disabled, infirm at senior complex were ‘abandoned’ in dark

NOVATO, Calif. — One woman in her 80s tripped over another resident who had fallen on the landing in a steep stairwell. Others got turned around, even...
4:26 31 October 2021
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Thai entrepreneur pushing insects as the snack of the future

BANGKOK — They are sold in bags like salted peanuts, or tubes like stacked potato chips, but these crunchy morsels on the shelves of Thai convenience ...
4:19 31 October 2021
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Harden scores 59 points, Rockets outlast Wizards 159-158

WASHINGTON — James Harden scored 59 points and made one of two free throws with 2.4 seconds to play to give the Houston Rockets a 159-158 victory over...
3:13 31 October 2021
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California nursing home patients had minutes to flee fire

JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — A wildfire pushed by gale-force winds moved with terrifying speed toward a psychiatric nursing care facility Wednesday, leavin...
2:00 31 October 2021
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The Latest: Man accused of arson in California wildfire

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):
1:21 31 October 2021
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Fires spare Reagan library but menace homes near Los Angeles

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — A wind-whipped outbreak of wildfires outside Los Angeles on Wednesday threatened thousands of homes and horse ranches, forced th...
1:10 31 October 2021
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‘A bold step’: Democrats laud Twitter for political ad ban

WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidates largely praised Twitter's decision Wednesday to ban all political advertising, while President Donald ...
1:03 31 October 2021
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Pompeo criticizes China and long-held US views on country

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is lashing out at China and accusing the Chinese Communist Party of adopting policies that run counter to ...
0:30 31 October 2021
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The Latest: Bolton won’t testify without subpoena

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local):
0:17 31 October 2021
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What’s next: House investigators summon Bolton to testify

WASHINGTON — For only the fourth time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives has started a presidential impeachment inquiry. House committees a...
23:24 30 October 2021
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US sued over health insurance rule for immigrant families

A lawsuit Wednesday accused the Trump administration of preventing Americans from bringing their foreign spouses and parents to live with them in the ...
22:59 30 October 2021
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Anger grows as utility struggles to get its blackouts right

SAN FRANCISCO — As Pacific Gas & Electric deliberately shut off power to homes and businesses to prevent wildfires, it has failed to communicate w...
22:58 30 October 2021
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Adams still ‘hurt’ Jets listened to trade offers for him

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Jamal Adams stepped into Joe Douglas' office last Friday and told the New York Jets general manager he was exactly where he wants...
22:54 30 October 2021
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Oklahoma judge rejects challenge to ‘permitless carry’ law

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma judge on Wednesday rejected an attempt by a Democratic state lawmaker and gun safety advocates to block a new law that wil...
22:54 30 October 2021
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Apple shakes off iPhone slump to deliver strong fiscal 4Q

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is still running a well-oiled moneymaking machine despite cooling demand for its hottest product, the iPhone.
22:53 30 October 2021
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Review: In ‘Motherless Brooklyn,’ ‘Chinatown’ goes East

Jonathan Lethem's novel about a private eye with Tourette's syndrome, "Motherless Brooklyn," starts with a brilliant burst of uncontrolled profanity a...
22:47 30 October 2021
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Facebook posts solid 3Q despite rising regulatory threats

SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook reported solid third-quarter results Wednesday showing steady growth in its user base even as it faces broad regulatory threa...
22:35 30 October 2021
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Doctor at Missouri abortion clinic defends patient care

ST. LOUIS — The top doctor at Missouri's sole abortion clinic on Wednesday defended its handling of four patients who faced complications — women whos...
22:00 30 October 2021
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US House OKs protections near historical park in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Walls of stacked stone jut up from the canyon floor, some perfectly aligned with the seasonal movements of the sun and moon. Circu...
21:58 30 October 2021
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Bolivia says OAS team to audit disputed election

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia's government said Wednesday the Organization of American States is sending a 30-person team to launch a "binding" audit of a...
21:42 30 October 2021
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Lyft loses money again but eyes profits in about 2 years

NEW YORK — Lyft is continuing to lose staggering sums of money as it barrels ahead with impressive revenue growth, but its executives said they believ...
21:39 30 October 2021
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Fiat Chrysler merger with PSA appears headed for approval

DETROIT — In a merger deal that appears to be heading for approval, Fiat Chrysler stands to gain electric vehicle technology while PSA Peugeot Citroen...
21:36 30 October 2021
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Horse racing’s tragic, wild ride culminates at Breeders’ Cup

ARCADIA, Calif. — Thirty horse deaths over the winter at Santa Anita. The first disqualification for interference in Kentucky Derby history. A horse t...
21:32 30 October 2021
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Rocket attack kills Iraqi soldier, adding to growing unrest

BAGHDAD — Two rockets were fired into Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Wednesday, killing one Iraqi soldier and adding to the violence gripping the c...
21:00 30 October 2021