New York and New Jersey clash over Ellis Island fate
In a historic Supreme Court session NY and NJ argued ownership of Ellis Island in a 1834 compact dispute. New Jersey claims most of the added landfill and mid river boundary while New York cites prewar sovereignty and residency evidence. special master Verkuil will issue a recommendation with no deadline set.
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July U S factory output up tiny 0.1 percent mainly cars
Industrial production rose 0.1 percent in July led by automobile output, while excluding cars the rate fell 0.1 percent. Capacity use slipped to 83.2 percent. Jobless claims rose modestly, and analysts expect Fed to hold rates steady with potential hikes later.
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