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Stock market's advance grinds to a halt on China concerns

Stock market gains came to a grinding halt on Thursday, held back by concern that China will be left behind as the United States reaches trade agreements with other North American countries and Europe. Stock markets and major government bond yields rose in recent weeks on hopes that a global trade war could be averted, particularly with the leaders of the United States and Canada optimistic they could reach new North American Trade Agreement by Friday. “In all honestly, the NAFTA situation probably reflects a desire to get the agreement over the line before elections in Mexico and …read more […]

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John McCain’s mother, now 106, a maverick in her own way

John McCain’s rebellious streak didn’t come out of nowhere. When told during a trip to Europe that she was too old to rent a car, she went out and bought a Peugeot. Now 106, the wife of a Navy admiral and mother of a Navy captain lived a life full of travel and adventure, punctuated by her sass and determination. …read more […]

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Scaffolding collapse sends 2 plunging to deaths near Disney

Officials say they don’t know what caused scaffolding to collapse, sending two construction workers falling to their deaths early Wednesday as they were pouring concrete on the seventh floor of a 16-story hotel under construction near Disney World. The accident happened just outside Disney property, Orange County Fire Rescue spokesman Mike Jachles said. “They were on the scaffolding, and for reasons unknown at this time, that support structure gave way, sending two workers plummeting to the ground below. …read more […]