After the encounter, the swing-vote Republican says he’ll back the nomination in committee only if the FBI is given a week to investigate Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations.
September 2018
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Monkey trained to gamble may help humans with problems
The monkey is taught to perform what is formally known as ‘decision-making under risk.’
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What Elon Musk’s SEC trouble may mean for Tesla
Tesla shareholders invested in a one-man show starring Elon Musk. Now the SEC is seeking his removal from the company.
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Friday’s auto racing notebook: Kurt Busch wins pole at Charlotte ‘roval’
While several other drivers struggle on the new layout, Kurt Busch paces qualifying for Sunday’s Cup Series race.
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Smokers welcome! Circle K sees business in shrinking market
The Canadian owner of Circle K stores launched a ‘Tobacco Club’ earlier this year in the United States.
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Israeli gunfire targets protesting Palestinians
Several are killed, including two children, and dozens wounded.
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Tsunami destroys homes on Sulawesi in Indonesia
Families are reported missing.
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Stocks end best quarter in nearly 5 years
Pain in other markets leads to gains in the U.S.
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China uses U.N. forum to warn U.S. about tariffs
Foreign Minister Wang Yi says his country ‘will not be blackmailed’ or bow to pressure in a trade war.
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Friday’s major league roundup: Rockies secure a playoff spot by beating Nationals
NL_West-leading Colorado locks up a playoff berth for the second straight season.