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Trump to Cabinet: Look for budget trims of 5% President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked all major Cabinet agencies to draw up proposals to cut their budgets by 5 percent next year, adding that he could gra... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 18, 2018

Turks search home outside Saudi post for clues about missing journalist Turkish crime-scene investigators searched the home of the Saudi consul general in Istanbul on Wednesday in the disappearance of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, a... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 18, 2018

McConnell: GOP weighing new bid to repeal health law Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Wednesday that Republicans are looking to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act after the No... by Felicia Sonmez The Washington Post - October 18, 2018

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Arkansas

A shifting Tornado Alley: Numbers likely to rise in Arkansas, study finds The number of tornadoes in Arkansas will likely increase over the next 100 years, based on a study published Wednesday in the journal Climate and Atmospheric Sc... by Bill Bowden - October 18, 2018

5 Arkansas Supreme Court justices file in own court to scrap case Five of the seven members of the Arkansas Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to dismiss ethics charges against themselves in a petition filed to their own court,... by John Moritz - October 18, 2018

Vietnam vet from Arkansas awarded Medal of Honor for heroism Retired Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley received the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam from President Donald Trump on Wednesday. by Frank E. Lockwood - October 18, 2018

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Opinion and Letters

JOHN BRUMMETT: The candidates revealed In the beginning, there was Warwick Sabin. by John Brummett - October 18, 2018

ALLISON JORDAN: Higher minimum wage benefits all As election day approaches, it is important for Arkansas voters to understand the impact their vote may have on social issues within their community. by Allison Jordan Special to the Democrat-Gazette - October 18, 2018

JOHN DEERING CARTOON: Trump political health insurance The latest from editorial cartoonist John Deering. October 18, 2018

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Sports

RAZORBACKS REPORT: QB Ty Storey on track to play University of Arkansas Coach Chad Morris said Wednesday he expects quarterback Ty Storey to play in Saturday's homecoming game against Tulsa, and that cornerba... by Tom Murphy - October 18, 2018

Sports anchor's tweet leads to new wheels for Hogs superfan It started as a tweet, grew some legs, and became a major treat for Canaan Sandy and his mom Ginger Sandy. by Wally Hall - October 18, 2018

Hogs' predicted finish not a worry for Anderson Voters in the SEC preseason men's basketball media poll are high on Daniel Gafford, but not the Hogs. by Bob Holt - October 18, 2018

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Business

Plot at Little Rock port deemed 'shovel-ready' A vacant 160-acre site at the Little Rock port earned a designation Wednesday that port officials hope will make the land more marketable to industry prospects. by Noel Oman - October 18, 2018

Home construction sinks 5.3% U.S. home construction fell 5.3 percent in September, a possible sign that recent hurricanes and rising mortgage rates are weighing on the market. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 18, 2018

Central region of nation is growing America's heartland has seen economic growth in recent years and is outperforming the rest of the nation in some cases with manufacturing and farming anchoring ... by Nathan Owens - October 18, 2018

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Features

RESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: New Arts Center eatery set; The Shack to debut in downtown Little Rock; La Hacienda back after brief shutdown Keet family-run JTJ Restaurants, which operates central Arkansas Taziki's outlets as well as west Little Rock high-end Petit & Keet and Paninis and Company in M... by Eric E. Harrison - October 18, 2018

ARKANSAS' LARGEST HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: Zombies part of the fun at annual Boo at the Zoo in Little Rock Forget lions and tigers and cheetahs. For the rest of this month, a new carnivore is invading the Little Rock Zoo: zombies. by Jennifer Nixon - October 18, 2018

RESTAURANT REVIEW + PHOTOS: Relocated Chili's in west Little Rock worth earthbound visit We have now visited the relocated west Little Rock Chili's Grill & Bar on West Markham Street near Chenal Parkway twice. by Jennifer Christman - October 18, 2018

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