Afghanistan quake kills 29
KABUL/PESHAWAR, Pakistan - A powerful earthquake struck a remote area of northeastern Afghanistan, killing at least 17 people while 12 were killed in neighboring Pakistan.
Syrian rebel alliance says Russia must stop bombing FSA
LONDON - An alliance of Free Syrian Army-related groups in southern Syria said on Monday Russia must stop bombing rebels before they could talk about cooperating with it, saying they hadn't turned down an offer of support but Moscow must first halt its attacks.
GM, union reach tentative labor agreement
DETROIT - Negotiators for the United Auto Workers and General Motors reached a tentative agreement on undisclosed terms for a new four-year labor contract, averting a threatened strike, the union said. Full Article
Yellen should adopt a stronger tone at meeting
SAN FRANCISCO - Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, praised as an adept listener and consensus builder, may need to adopt a stronger tone at this week's policy meeting if she expects to keep a December interest rate rise in play. Full Article
The insider behind the outsider
NEW YORK - Presidential candidate Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon who has never run for elected office has hired Barry Bennett, a Washington insider to run what is a decidedly non-traditional campaign to build his client's brand. Full Article
No joke: Guatemalan comic wins presidency
GUATEMALA CITY - Jimmy Morales, a former TV comedian who has never held office, swept to power in Guatemala's presidential election after milking public anger over a corruption scandal that deepened distrust of the country's political establishment. Full Article
Kabul University launches women's studies class
Kabul University begins a brand new course in gender and women's studies. As Krista Mahr reports, it's a controversial topic in a country with a history of massive gender inequality.
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U.S. retailers dangle enticing deals to get customers to sign up for store-branded credit cards -- but taking the bait could be a costly decision. Full Article
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