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Canada and Philippines sign a defense pact to boost drills and deter China’s aggression

By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defense agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand security alliances to deter aggression, officials said. Canada and other Western nations have been bolstering

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UK police say 10 people in hospital after train stabbing attack, 9 with life-threatening injuries

By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train Saturday evening, and that counter-terrorism police are supporting the investigation. In a statement early Sunday, British Transport Police, which took the lead in the response given

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Republican Jewish leaders planned a ceasefire celebration, pivoted to take on antisemitism within

By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Concerns that antisemitism is on the rise among Republicans burst to the surface this weekend, turning a conference of the nation’s leading Jewish Republicans from jubilation over a tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East into a clarion call to stem the spread of anti-Jewish voices within

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Trump to host al-Sharaa in first-ever visit by a Syrian president to White House, official says

By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump will host Ahmad al-Sharaa for talks, a first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House, an administration official said Saturday. The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced engagement, said that

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Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution

By DYEPKAZAH SHIBAYAN and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he’s ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the West African country.

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NCAA Football Scores

EAST American International 19, Post 10 Anna Maria 45, Worcester St. 35 Assumption 38, S. Connecticut 7 Bentley 28, St. Anselm 14 Bowdoin 17, Bates 9 Bridgewater (Mass.) 38, Fitchburg St. 18 Brockport 51, Alfred 0 CCSU 10, LIU Brooklyn 7 California (Pa.) 31, Frostburg St. 26 Carnegie Mellon 70, Dickinson 29 Charleston (WV) 69,

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The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 Ohio St. (8-0) beat Penn St. 38-14. Next: at Purdue, Saturday. No. 2 Indiana (9-0) beat Maryland 55-10. Next: at Penn St., Saturday. No. 3 Texas A&M (8-0) did not play. Next: at No. 19 Missouri, Saturday. No. 4 Alabama (7-1) did not play. Next: vs. LSU, Saturday. No. 5 Georgia (7-1) beat

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MLB Postseason Glance

By The Associated Press All Times EDT x-if necessary WILD CARD SERIES (Best-of-3) American League Detroit 2, Cleveland 1 Tuesday, Sept. 30: Detroit 2, Cleveland 1 Wednesday, Oct. 1: Cleveland 6, Detroit 1 Thursday, Oct. 2: Detroit 6, Cleveland 3 New York 2, Boston 1 Tuesday, Sept. 30: Boston 3, New York 1 Wednesday, Oct.

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Aid efforts struggle to bring relief to parts of hurricane-stricken Jamaica

By JOHN MYERS, JR. Associated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Rescuers and aid workers fanned out across Jamaica on Saturday to distribute food and water and reach communities still isolated four days after Hurricane Melissa hit the island. Essential relief supplies are now rolling into hurricane-stricken St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, most of which had been

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Monthlong government shutdown in photos: disruptions, delays and divisions

By The Associated Press With no endgame in sight, the U.S. government shutdown is expected to roll on for the unforeseeable future, injecting more uncertainty into an already precarious economy. The monthlong closure has halted routine federal operations, furloughed around 750,000 federal employees and left others working without pay. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

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Two new suspects handed preliminary charges in Louvre jewels heist case, Paris prosecutor says

By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation. Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor, said a 37-year-old suspect

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College Basketball Scores

Saturday, Nov. 1 EAST Daemen 75, Lenoir-Rhyne 69 Lubbock Christian 90, Virginia’s-Wise 52 SOUTH Daemen 75, Lenoir-Rhyne 69 Florida Southern 88, Alaska Anchorage 76 Washburn 101, Augusta State 53 MIDWEST Central Washington 75, Central Oklahoma 65 Michigan Tech 75, Dallas Baptist 70, OT Northwest Missouri State 82, Missouri St Louis 79 SOUTHWEST St Edwards 61,

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Berkshire Hathaway’s profits rise 17% as Warren Buffett prepares to step down as CEO

By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The profits of Warren Buffett ‘s company improved 17% thanks to a relatively mild hurricane season and more paper investment gains this year as Berkshire Hathaway prepares for the legendary 95-year-old investor to relinquish the CEO title in January. But last month’s $9.7 billion investment

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Carbon capture pipelines have struggled to advance. A project in Nebraska found success

By JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A multi-state carbon capture pipeline began operating in September, reducing emissions from Midwest ethanol plants and carrying that carbon dioxide gas to be forever buried underground in Wyoming — an achievement after years of complaints, lawsuits and legislation blocked similar efforts by other companies. Other projects

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Sports on TV for Sunday, Nov. 2

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, Nov. 2 AUTO RACING 3 p.m. FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas (Taped) NBC — NASCAR Cup Series: The NASCAR Cup Series Championship, Playoffs- Championship 4, Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, Ari. 5 p.m. FS1 — NHRA: The Dodge

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NBA Glance

All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 4 1 .800 — Boston 3 4 .429 2 New York 2 3 .400 2 Toronto 2 4 .333 2½ Brooklyn 0 5 .000 4 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 3 2 .600 — Atlanta 3 3 .500 ½ Orlando 3

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