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US mortgage rates top 7% for the first time in 2 decades 10/27/2022 04:01pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate topped 7% for the first time in more than two decades this week, a result of the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes intended to tame the nation's stubbornly high inflation. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average US economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6% 10/27/2022 03:11pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of contraction and overcoming high inflation and interest rates just as voting begins in midterm elections in which the economy's health has emerged as a paramount issue. Thurs Thursday's Transactions 10/27/2022 02:58pm • BASEBALL Major League MLB ��� Announced Cleveland P Triston McKenzie will serve Egypt, IMF reach preliminary agreement for $3 billion loan 10/27/2022 01:38pm • CAIRO (AP) ��� The International Monetary Fund reached a preliminary agreement with the Egyptian government Thursday that paves the way for the economically troubled Arab nation to access a $3 billion loan, officials said Thursday. IMF officials said a staff agreement between the Egyptian government Europe sees fastest pace of rate hikes since euro launched 10/27/2022 12:13pm • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) ��� The European Central Bank piled on another outsized interest rate hike aimed at squelching out-of-control inflation, increasing rates at the fastest pace in the euro currency���s history and underscoring the bank's determination to control prices despite the threat of rec Rural areas to get $759M in grants for high-speed internet 10/27/2022 10:24am • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) ��� The Agriculture Department announced Thursday it is making available $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet, part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity from last year's infrastructure law. Agriculture Se Wednesday's Transactions 10/26/2022 11:57pm • BASEBALL Major League American League Wednesday's Transactions 10/26/2022 10:26pm • BASEBALL Major League American League Wednesday's Transactions 10/26/2022 06:57pm • BASEBALL Major League American League Wednesday's Transactions 10/26/2022 05:03pm • BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA ��� Suspended Boston F Grant Will Wednesday's Transactions 10/26/2022 02:56pm • BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA - Suspended Boston F Grant Willia Egypt's PM announces $15 increase in minimum monthly wage 10/26/2022 11:46am • CAIRO (AP) ��� Egypt���s prime minister on Wednesday announced a 300-pound ($15.20) increase in the minimum monthly wage, as average Egyptians suffer from soaring prices in recent months. In a news conference, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly announced the increase to 3,000 Egyptian pounds (over $152 Fetterman struggles in Senate debate against Oz after stroke 10/26/2022 09:57am • HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) ��� More than five months after experiencing a stroke, Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman struggled at times to explain his positions and often spoke haltingly throughout a highly anticipated debate against Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz as they vie for a critical Senate seat. In th Tunisia coach Kadri wants World Cup advancement for 1st time 10/26/2022 09:55am • Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri calls it his ���personal ambition��� to get his team into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time. He won the Kirin Cup in June, but hinted he could quit if Tunisia fails to get out of the group stage in Qatar. ���It���s my personal ambition. If we don���t g Biden suits get mixed results for Missouri Senate candidate 10/26/2022 09:05am • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) ��� In just 20 months, Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed 25 lawsuits against Democratic President Joe Biden's administration, challenging policies on COVID-19 vaccinations, climate change, immigration and education, among other things. It puts Miss