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US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 267,000

US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 267,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic low 267,000 last week as the job market recovers from last year's sharp coronavirus downturn.
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Canadian pair advances to beach volleyball semifinals

MONTREAL — The Canadian duo of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson picked a fine time to be beasts on the beach.
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Canada-USA women's hockey rivalry on display in Victoria contest, Canada wins

Canada-USA women's hockey rivalry on display in Victoria contest, Canada wins

Victoria Bach scored the overtime winner Monday in a thriller that saw Canada's women's national hockey team defeat the United States 3-2 in Game 3 of the Rivalry Series.
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Canadian pair advances to beach volleyball semifinals

Canadian pair advances to beach volleyball semifinals

MONTREAL — The Canadian duo of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson picked a fine time to be beasts on the beach.
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After loss, US looks to rebound Sunday in next AmeriCup game

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — The only thing that surprised the U.S. AmeriCup team in its tournament-opening matchup was the outcome.
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US retail sales grow for 5th month in a row

US retail sales grow for 5th month in a row

NEW YORK — Retail sales rose strongly in September, the fifth straight month of growth, as Americans spent more on clothing, cars and sporting goods. U.S. retail sales jumped 1.9% last month, the U.S. Commerce Department said Friday.
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US retail sales grow for 5th month in a row

US retail sales grow for 5th month in a row

NEW YORK — Retail sales rose strongly in September, the fifth straight month of growth, as Americans spent more on clothing, cars and sporting goods. U.S. retail sales jumped 1.9% last month, the U.S. Commerce Department said Friday.
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Trump wants Black and Latino support. But he's not popular with either group, poll analysis shows

Trump wants Black and Latino support. But he's not popular with either group, poll analysis shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — As he prepares to accept the Republican nomination for the third time, Donald Trump has promised new efforts to expand his coalition — and, in particular, to win over more of the nonwhite voters who largely rejected him during the 2
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Biden says he's focused 'intensely' on lowering drug costs

Biden says he's focused 'intensely' on lowering drug costs

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said his administration was focused “intensely” on lowering health care costs and took aim at “MAGA” Republicans who he said are intent on dialing back Medicare coverage for millions of Americans.
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AP-NORC poll: Nearly half say job lost to virus won't return

AP-NORC poll: Nearly half say job lost to virus won't return

WASHINGTON — Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic now believe those jobs are lost forever, a new poll shows, a sign of increasing pessimism that would translate into roughly 10 million workers n
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