US inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years

WASHINGTON (AP) - Inflation in the United States dropped last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, adding to a spate of encouraging economic news in the closing weeks of the presidential race.

Haiti unveils new corruption cases against high-level officials

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Investigators with Haiti's anti-corruption agency donned caps and face masks on Tuesday as they stood behind boxes of evidence that accuse high-ranking government officials of crimes ranging from illicit enrichment to abuse of office.

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An underwater arts district. Health-care workers and patients stranded on hospital rooftops. Isolated residents pointing mirrors at the sky to catch rescue helicopters' attention. The tragic scenes from Hurricane Helene's path of destruction are nothing short of heartbreaking.

Haitian ex-President hit with U.S. sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. imposed sanctions on the former president of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly, Tuesday following accusations that he abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking into the U.S. and sponsored gangs that have contributed to instability in the Caribbean country.

Thousands remain without power in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Tens of thousands of customers remained without power across Puerto Rico on Tuesday, a week after Ernesto swiped the U.S. territory as a tropical storm. Authorities pledged to restore electricity to everyone by the weekend.

Biden tells Trump to 'get a life, man' and stop misinformation

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday publicly admonished Donald Trump, telling his predecessor to "get a life, man" and try to help people impacted by a pair of devastating hurricanes rather than spreading misinformation about the federal response.