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The U.S. economy grew 3.4% in the July to September quarter from a year earlier, a much faster pace of annual growth than in the second quarter. Consumer spending was one of the main drivers of growth — though many Americans continue to struggle with inflation.
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With days to go before the midterms, data shows the U.S. economy is doing well
Stephan Bisaha
GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter in the last major read on the economy ahead of the midterm elections — but many Americans continue to struggle with affordability.
A drone operator with the military call sign Professor operates a Lupynis-10-TFL-1 from The Fourth Law at a test site in central Ukraine.
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How AI drones are influencing the course of the Ukraine war
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A scene from early voting in Maryland, where voters can decide whether to allow congressional redistricting. It's one of more than 140 state ballot questions around the country this election.
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State ballots let voters decide on abortion, taxes, transgender restrictions
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COLMA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: Ford pickup trucks are displayed on the sales lot at Serramonte Ford on January 06, 2026 in Colma, California.
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Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers
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From Ann Richards to Gina Hinojosa: What has — and hasn’t — changed for women in Texas politics
Only two women have been elected governor of the Lone Star State. Could that be about to change?
Abbott’s appeal freezes Hinojosa’s access to Musk emails
Senders of mysterious trans advocacy texts and mailers in Texas must reveal themselves, judge rules
A Texas cop signed on to help ICE deport his neighbors. It tore the town apart
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