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Migrants storm border of Mexico Migrants traveling in a mass caravan burst through a Guatemalan border fence and streamed by the thousands toward Mexican territory Friday, defying Mexican auth... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 20, 2018

Saudis say journalist was killed in fistfight Saudi Arabia said early today that Jamal Khashoggi, the dissident Saudi journalist who disappeared more than two weeks ago, had died during a fistfight with uni... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 20, 2018

U.S.: Russia woman runs trolls' finances The U.S. accused a Russian woman Friday of helping oversee the finances of a sweeping, secretive effort to sway American public opinion through social media in... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 20, 2018

No Mega Millions winner, jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion The Mega Millions jackpot soared to an estimated $1 billion Friday, becoming the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. lottery history. by Democrat-Gazette staff and wire reports - October 20, 2018

Hospitals slowly recover from hurricane Already sick with strep throat and asthma, Aleeah Racette got sicker when she cleaned out a soggy, moldy home after Hurricane Michael, so she sought help at th... by BRENDAN FARRINGTON and JAY REEVES The Associated Press - October 20, 2018

Manafort sentencing set for Feb. 8 A judge has set a February sentencing date for Paul Manafort, who appeared in court Friday for a post-trial hearing in a wheelchair and green jail jumpsuit. by MATTHEW BARAKAT The Associated Press - October 20, 2018

Trump appointee resigns HUD post A political appointee who just this week was on track to lead the Interior Department’s inspector general’s office resigned Friday from the federal government,... by The Washington Post - October 20, 2018

Low morale reported at justice agency During his 20 months in office, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has swept in a dramatic political shift at the Justice Department, from President Barack Obama's ... by Katie Benner The New York Times - October 20, 2018

Trump praises '17 body-slam on journalist President Donald Trump praised a Republican congressman for body-slamming a reporter last year, calling him a "tough cookie" and saying he thinks it might have ... by ZEKE MILLER and ASHLEY THOMAS The Associated Press - October 20, 2018

U.S., S. Korea scrub military exercise The United States and South Korea are scrapping another major military exercise this year, a Pentagon official said Friday, citing a push for diplomatic progres... by ROBERT BURNS The Associated Press - October 20, 2018

$215M proposed for abuse at USC The University of Southern California on Friday announced a tentative agreement for a $215 million class-action settlement of claims involving alleged sexual ha... by AMANDA LEE MYERS The Associated Press - October 20, 2018

San Antonio OKs $450M Alamo plan The San Antonio City Council approved a $450 million redevelopment plan for the Alamo, marking a new chapter for the nearly 300-year-old site. by The Associated Press - October 20, 2018

The nation in brief Florida hurricane victim, 79, identified by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 20, 2018

Names and faces Outgoing U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley was introduced as the next president of the United States by comedian Jim Gaffigan at a white-tie gala where Haley, whose p... by The Associated Press - October 20, 2018

In the news Mary Royster of Ardmore, Ala., said it was scary but she can laugh about it now after police arrested the stranger she returned home to find had scrambled some ... October 20, 2018

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