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China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target

China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target

HONG KONG (AP) — China's economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday, in the latest evidence that recent efforts to rev up growth have yet to take hold.
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Here are the key numbers in the deal proposed by three tobacco giants

Here are the key numbers in the deal proposed by three tobacco giants

Three tobacco giants would pay billions of dollars to provincial and territorial governments as well as smokers across Canada as part of a proposed deal in a corporate restructuring process set off by a legal battle over the health effects of smoking
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Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in 'historic' proposed deal

Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in 'historic' proposed deal

Three tobacco giants would pay close to $25 billion to provinces and territories and more than $4 billion to tens of thousands of Quebec smokers and their loved ones as part of a newly proposed deal in a corporate restructuring process triggered by a
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RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

WABAMUN, Alta. — Mounties say they're treating the death of a five-year-old girl pulled from an Alberta lake as a criminal matter. RCMP said Sunday that two people had been found after a canoe overturned on Wabamun Lake west of Edmonton.
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China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, below the official 5% target

China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, below the official 5% target

HONG KONG (AP) — China's economy expanded at a slower-than-expected rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday. The latest data show the world’s second largest economy slowing from 4.
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Argentine authorities probe what happened before Liam Payne's fatal fall from his hotel balcony

Argentine authorities probe what happened before Liam Payne's fatal fall from his hotel balcony

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The circumstances surrounding the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne were suspicious and possibly involved drugs, though there was no sign of a third party being involved, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday.
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King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy

King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla will arrive in Sydney on Friday for the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade, a trip that has rekindled debate about the nation’s constitutional links to Bri
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Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime church

Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime church

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Dionne Warwick, BeBe Winans, Darlene Love and a massive choir helped celebrate the life of gospel icon Cissy Houston during a music-filled memorial Thursday in the Duchess of Gospel’s hometown of Newark.
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King Charles III lands in Australia's republic debate in the first visit by a monarch in 13 years

King Charles III lands in Australia's republic debate in the first visit by a monarch in 13 years

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Sydney for the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade, a trip that has rekindled debate about the nation’s constitutional links to Britain.
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‘Breaking Bad’ star appears in ad campaign against littering in New Mexico

‘Breaking Bad’ star appears in ad campaign against littering in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The indelible lead character from the “Breaking Bad” streaming series has a new starring role in a public service ad campaign against littering in New Mexico.
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