After a month of closed-door debate, Francis’ meeting on the future of the Catholic Church ended with the approval of a 42-page text on a host of issues that will now be considered at a second session next year.
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Mexico security authorities raise Hurricane Otis death toll to 39
Aid has been slow to arrive. The Category 5 storm’s destruction cut off the city of nearly 1 million people for the first day and it intensified so quickly on Tuesday that little to nothing had been staged in advance.
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Pence ends campaign for the White House after struggling to gain traction
The former vice president is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
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AP sources: Auto workers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal that follows model set by Ford
The deal, which still has to be ratified by members, leaves only General Motors without a contract with the union.
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These numbers show the staggering toll of the Israel-Hamas war
Here’s a look in numbers at the toll of the Israel-Hamas war as of Oct. 27, sourced from the Gaza Health Ministry and Israeli officials as well as international observers and aid groups:
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Netanyahu says the Gaza war has entered a new stage and will be ‘long and difficult’
The territory’s 2.3 million people are largely cut off from the outside world.
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War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time
Scores of protesters gathered in the streets of Ukrainian cities on Friday to demand a cap of 18 months on mandatory military service.
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White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders
It’s a development that U.S. national security officials believe reflects Russia’s morale problems 20 months into its grinding invasion of Ukraine.
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GM, Stellantis match 25% pay hike in latest offer to UAW
The pay increases match the same offer by Ford to end the six-week strike, according to people familiar with the discussions.
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U.S. consumers still spending briskly, even in the face of persistent inflation and high interest rates
An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve showed price increases remained elevated in September amid brisk consumer spending and strong economic growth.