Black Friday crowds test traditional retail amid online shift
Shoppers flocked to malls and stores from Arizona to New Jersey for Black Friday deals. Early reports showed brisk traffic and strong sentiment, with consumers balancing in store and online options. Analysts forecast a robust season, with Deloitte predicting retail sales near $1 trillion, while questions remain about pricing and online migration.
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American Eagle Outfitters
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Paramus
N.J
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Fort Lee
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Menards Home Improvement
Wisconsin
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Menards
Secaucus
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North Bergen
Jersey City
Brooklyn
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Denver
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Fla
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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Appleton
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Global leaders condemn Cairo attack and call for unity
Trump urged stricter US immigration screening and a border wall while Israel offered condolences. Naftali Bennett and Jean-Claude Juncker condemned the attack, stressing unity in the war on terror. Egypt faces years of insurgency with ISIS loyalist Sinai Province amid scarce casualty figures. Contributing: Associated Press.
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Flynn and Trump lawyers halt sharing on Mueller probe
Flynn and Trump defense teams stop exchanging information with Mueller team. The move, described as routine, may signal Flynn seeking a plea deal or cooperating with prosecutors. Sekulow says it is not adverse to the president. Manafort and Gates had pleaded not guilty earlier in the month.
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North Korea economy endures sanctions amid aid and trade
Analysts say North Korea's economy shows resilience despite sanctions as Chinese aid and trade shift spending to civilian needs. Satellite imagery and officials note gas stations closed after 2011, while trade with China rises in early 2017. U.S. sanctions target shipping firms and firms abroad.
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Peterson Institute For International Economics
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Singapore
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