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Hezbollah steps up rocket fire into Israel, which sends more troops into Lebanon

Hezbollah steps up rocket fire into Israel, which sends more troops into Lebanon

By BASSEM MROUE and TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Tuesday, and the militant group’s acting leader vowed to keep up pressure that has forced…

Stock market today: Wall Street holds firmer after Hong Kong stocks fall to worst day since 2008

Stock market today: Wall Street holds firmer after Hong Kong stocks fall to worst day since 2008

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are steadying themselves on Tuesday as falling oil prices release some of the pressure that’s built up on the market. The S&P 500…

Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921. Milton may be the one

Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921. Milton may be the one

By TERRY SPENCER and HAVEN DALEY Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton weakened slightly Tuesday but remained a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on the populous Tampa Bay region…

Vigils, protests around the world commemorate the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

Vigils, protests around the world commemorate the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

By DAVID R. MARTIN, TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Commemorations and protests unfolded across the world on Monday to mark the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, an…

Stock market today: Wall Street slides after Treasury yields climb back above 4% and oil rises

Stock market today: Wall Street slides after Treasury yields climb back above 4% and oil rises

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slid Monday after Treasury yields hit their highest levels since the summer and oil prices continued to climb. The S&P 500 dropped 1%,…

Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene’s debris

Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene’s debris

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane Monday in the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa…