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For months, Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson has tried to build up his poll numbers in order to reach the national debate stage for a showdown with Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Unfortunately for the former New Mexico governor, his numbers have never reached higher than 10 percent, falling short of the 15 percent minimum required to make the debates. However, according to a new poll of America’s military serviceman released Wednesday morning, the race for the White House comes down to Johnson and Trump.

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday charged hedge-fund manager Leon Cooperman with insider trading, over his purchase of Atlas Pipeline Partners securities. According to the SEC, Cooperman gained access to nonpublic information from an executive and learned about the sale of a natural gas process facility in Elk City, Oklahoma. When the sale was announced, the stock jumped by 31%, the SEC said, benefiting Omega Advisors. After getting subpoenaed, Cooperman tried to fabricate a story, the SEC added.

JERUSALEM — Israel’s postal service is delivering letters to a unique address that hasn’t changed in thousands of years. Ahead of the Jewish high holidays, it took some of the dozens of letters it receives each year that are addressed to God and delivered them to the Western Wall, where visitors traditionally place handwritten notes

The United States flew two supersonic bombers over South Korea on Wednesday, the second such flight in two weeks’ time, in the latest display of military might amid renewed tensions with North Korea. US Forces Korea called the flight, by B-1B bombers based in Guam, a show of the United States solidarity with South Korea and commitment to regional security. Recommended: Kim 101: How well do you know North Korea's leaders?

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(AP) — Flooding in coastal Virginia and North Carolina has blocked roads and closed schools for more than 100,000 students. A stalled weather system and the remnants of Tropical Storm Julia have brought days of rain and localized flooding to the region through Wednesday morning.

Justin Vernon, who performs as Bon Iver, in his hometown, Eau Claire, Wis.

Warner Bros. has bounced back from a slow 2015 behind a “Suicide Squad”- and “Batman v Superman”-led resurgence, trailing just Disney — which is on an industry-record pace — out of all studios in market share. [...] “Storks,” which comes out Friday and is expected to bring in at least $30 million in its opening weekend, could give Warner Bros. not just its first real animated hit since 2014’s “The Lego Movie” but, like “Lego,” another franchise to build on. “The Lego Batman Movie” hits theaters Feb. Читать дальше...

After a furore over Disney's new film set in the Pacific Islands, a Samoan woman tells the BBC how she wants her culture to be celebrated.

Former Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch made another appearance on Conan O'Brien's "CONAN" Tuesday night, addressing the national anthem protests led by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

MOSCOW — The Russian navy will send its sole aircraft carrier to the eastern Mediterranean as part of Moscow’s efforts to reaffirm its influence in Syria and showcase its resurgent military might. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday that the Admiral Kuznetsov will sail to the eastern Mediterranean to join other Russian ships in the

Shares of Conn's Inc. rocketed 18% in active morning trade Wednesday, fueled by an upgrade at Stifel Nicolaus, to extend a stunning two-week surge since the durable goods retailer reported fiscal second-quarter results after the Sept. 8 close. On Wednesday, Stifel analyst John Baugh raised his rating to buy from hold and set his stock price at $16, which is 36% above current levels. He said the company's announcement earlier this month, that it would increase the overall yield of its loan portfolio by 6 to 9 percentage points... Читать дальше...

A new mobile app created by Iranian developers allows it’s users to feel what it’s like to be an Iranian cop patrolling the streets of Tehran.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest on the high-level U.N. General Assembly meetings (all times local):

Some destinations come and go on Best Of and Bucket Lists but Cape Town has hung in there, writes Mike Wills.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's postal service is delivering letters to a unique address that hasn't changed in thousands of years.

Ahead of the Jewish high holidays, it took some of the dozens of letters it receives each year that are addressed to God and delivered them to the Western Wall, where visitors traditionally place handwritten notes of prayer and wishes in the cracks between its stones. The postal service says the letters arrived from all over the world, including Russia, China, France, Nigeria and the United States.

TOTOWA, N.J. — The Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, says the world’s oldest Roman Catholic bishop has died. The Rev. Peter Gerety was 104. Gerety died Tuesday night at St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly in Totowa. Gerety served as the archbishop of Newark from 1974 until he retired as archbishop emeritus in 1986. He

– Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho has ordered his team to train at an Hotel car park for Northampton’s tie – The Red Devils were seen preparing for the match in the most unusual location for the second round EFL Cup game – United are having difficult times after recording three straight losses to City, […]

ENSCHEDE- De eerste grondwaterpomp bij de Mariakerk aan de Deurningerstraat wordt maandag in werking gesteld. Dat laat Patrick Spijker van de gemeente Enschede weten. De tweede pomp gaat over ongeveer twee weken draaien.

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