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Houthi attack

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DEBATE CLASH

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Bank of America earnings

BofA’s Q3 profit fell 17% amid a $1.2B penalty and slower Wall Street activity.

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Girls cross-country runners walk off meet in protest of male athlete

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Bank of America posts third-quarter profit drop due to $1.2 billion Treasury fine

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HANDS OFF

White House staying out of Ilhan Omar investigation, Vance says