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U.S. deficit expected to exceed $1 trillion next year

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The first projections are the first to take into account the big budget deal that President Donald Trump and Congress reached this summer.

Notes from Fed's July meeting show officials widely divided on rate cut

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Some argued for a bigger rate cut, while others insisted the Fed should not cut rates at all.

Trump softens talk on background checks for gun purchases

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

A gradual rhetorical softening by Trump has taken place in the more than two weeks since gunmen opened fire in El Paso, Texas, then in Dayton, Ohio, leaving more than 30 people dead.

WATCH: Trump administration proposes longer detention of migrant families

The Department of Homeland Security is moving to end a long-standing federal court agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.

LA Opera opening a 'thorough' investigation into Placido Domingo allegations immediately

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

In a brief statement Tuesday, the opera company said it has hired Debra Wong Yang from the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher to lead the investigation.

Philadelphia police commissioner resigning over sexual harassment allegations, mayor says

By Associated Press

But Kenney says in a news release Tuesday that in light of the new allegations, Ross' "resignation is in the best interest of the department."…

Experts reject Trump's call for mental hospitals to fight gun violence

By Courtney Vinopal

In the days following shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio this month, the president spoke about background checks as a way of preventing more violence. But he quickly turned his attention toward mental illness and now, mental hospitals…

3 women file lawsuits against Jeffrey Epstein estate

By Larry Neumeister, Jim Mustian, Associated Press

The lawsuits say two women were 17 and the third woman was 20 when they said they were sexually assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein.

Facebook launches tool that lets users block its data collection on other websites

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

The company is allowing users to see the activity that Facebook tracks outside its service via its "like" buttons and other means. Users now have the option to turn off the tracking.

New York, 2 other states sue over Trump rule on immigrant benefits

By David Klepper, Associated Press

The states join a growing list of entities suing over the rules blocking green cards for many immigrants who use public assistance including Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers.