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The creation myth of the billionaire businessman Donald Trump just imploded

At the heart of President Donald Trump's success story is this idea: He took a small amount of money -- in the form of a loan from his father, Fred -- and turned it into billions of dollars.

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2 additional prosecutors leave Mueller's office

Kyle Freeny and Brandon Van Grack, two prosecutors who worked on Paul Manafort's criminal cases, are ending their tenure working for special counsel Robert Mueller.

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FBI interviews in Kavanaugh investigation go beyond initial White House mandate

The FBI is expanding its inquiry into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh beyond the initial four interviews that the White House directed to be conducted.

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H-E-B Holiday Hiring – Nearly 1,000 Opening Across Greater Houston Area

In anticipation of the holidays, H-E-B, one of the nation’s leading independent food retailers and the largest private employer in Texas, is hiring nearly 1,000 people for in-store positions across the greater Houston area. The openings range from hourly to full-time management positions. Eligible employees receive benefits, employee discounts, paid time off, 401K and Partner Stock Plans, scholarship opportunities and more.

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GM Delivered Nearly 700,000 Vehicles and Record Average Transaction Prices in the Third Quarter

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 694,638 vehicles in the third quarter of 2018 in the United States, with average transaction prices (ATPs) rising about $700 per unit year over year to a new third quarter record of $35,974.

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Amazon announces $15 minimum wage for all US employees

Amazon is raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all US employees.

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Rosa threatens 9 million people with flooding, even in the desert Southwest

Millions of people unaccustomed to heavy rain will get walloped by Tropical Depression Rosa on Tuesday.

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Kavanaugh will not teach at Harvard next year

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will not be teaching at Harvard Law School in January 2019, the school informed students Monday.

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Don't let Trump anywhere near emergency alerts

In theory, there is nothing objectionable about the White House's plan to send a message from President Trump to virtually every cell phone in the country. The message is a test of a warning system -- created under President Barack Obama in 2016 -- designed to alert the public about national emergencies.

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David and Tamela Mann, Pam Grier, Rickey Smiley, Elise Neal, Bill Duke, and More Join the October Lineup of the Hit Show "Money Making Conversations," Hosted by Rushion McDonald

Multiple EMMY® winning producer, social media influencer and entrepreneur Rushion McDonald, has kicked off a diverse lineup of powerful conversations for the month of October on his hit radio talk show "Money Making Conversations," hosting entertainers, authors, athletes, entrepreneurs, and more whose self-made career paths have yielded many decades of success.

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Ramsey Lewis Cancels Upcoming Performances Miller Outdoor Theatre Announces Replacement

“I regret to inform everyone that Ramsey Lewis has unexpectedly cancelled his October 13th performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre. I received notice today that Mr. Lewis has decided to retire from touring effective immediately,” says Cissy Segall Davis, managing director of the Miller Theatre Advisory Board.

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'SNL' won't have to strain for material in season premiere

If "Saturday Night Live" is looking for a measure of redemption with its season premiere, at least the NBC show -- which begins its 44th season on Saturday -- won't be hard-pressed to find topical material.

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Elon Musk agrees to pay $20 million and quit as Tesla chairman in deal with SEC

Elon Musk agreed Saturday to step down as chairman of Tesla and pay a $20 million fine in a deal to settle charges brought this week by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Russian GP: Hamilton wins after teammate Bottas ordered to move over

Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two in the Russian Grand Prix to extend his title lead to 50 points after teammate and pole sitter Valtteri Bottas was ordered to let him pass halfway through Sunday's race in Sochi.

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Hurricane Rosa off Mexico could bring rip currents, flooding in US

Hurricane Rosa was spinning toward the Baja Peninsula on Sunday as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.

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Willie Nelson sings new song, 'Vote 'Em Out,' at Beto O'Rourke rally

Country music legend Willie Nelson debuted a new election-themed ditty at a Texas rally for Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke on Saturday night, urging those in attendance to "Vote 'Em Out."

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Ryder Cup: Europe trounces powerful USA in Paris

They arrived with a swagger. They left humbled, sent packing by Europe's band of brothers. This powerful USA team, featuring a resurgent Tiger Woods, were supposed to retain the Ryder Cup. They were supposed to end the 25-year wait to win in Europe.

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Murdoch family made big money off the Disney-Fox deal

The Murdoch family won big for steering the sale of most of 21st Century Fox to Disney.

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Keep Pets Safe this Halloween

Halloween isn’t just for humans; four-legged friends have plenty of opportunity to get in on the fun, too. However, it’s important to take some pet precautions that allow the whole family to enjoy the holiday safely, as the costumes and excitement can be overwhelming and some of the candy is even dangerous.

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Warren vows 'hard look' at 2020 presidential run after midterms

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren pledged on Saturday to "take a hard look" at a presidential run in 2020 after the midterm elections are over.