Federal budget deficit widens to 63.2 billion in October
The October deficit reached 63.2 billion with receipts up 14.3 percent to a record 235.3 billion and outlays rising 11.6 percent to 298.6 billion. Rand Paul returns to Washington after yard attack leaving six broken ribs, vows to push tax cuts. Jurors in Menendez bribery trial report inability to reach verdict. new charges emerge from a Penn State fraternity case. IAEA notes Iran preserves some obligations under the nuclear deal.
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Alabama's Roy Moore facing fire on all fronts
Uproar surrounds Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore as Republicans push him to withdraw or face a possible expulsion if he wins the December special election. Senator Cory Gardner leads calls from the NRSC for Moore to bow out amid allegations from Beverly Nelson of sexual misconduct.
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Canada’s sexual assault gap offers U S cues
Canada records about half as many reported sexual assaults as the United States. In 2015 the U S saw 431,840 reports while Canada logged 22,000. Cecilia Benoit notes differing factors may influence reporting. The piece suggests studying Canadian approaches to prevention and reporting.
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Iran quake toll soars as survivors search ruined towns
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Iran near the Iraq border in Kermanshah Province killing hundreds and injuring thousands. Authorities fear many remain buried in remote mountainous areas while rescue efforts continue across both sides of the border.
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Doctors lower the bar on high blood pressure
Health experts from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology plus nine groups announce tougher hypertension guidelines. About 103 million Americans may now be diagnosed with hypertension, up from 72 million, with the target goal set at 130/80.
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