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A bigger economic pie, but a smaller slice for half of the US
Essentially, to the top 1%, whose share of the nation's income nearly doubled to more than 20% between 1980 and 2014
 "A bigger economic pie, but a smaller slice for half of the US")
Hijab-clad 'hero' Muslim cop called 'ISIS', harassed in US
The mother-of-five had received a medal for her bravery
 "Hijab-clad 'hero' Muslim cop called 'ISIS', harassed in US")
Strong US job growth, rising wages boost Dec rate hike prospects
The year-on-year gain in wages last month rose to 2.8%, the largest in nearly 7-1/2 years
 "Strong US job growth, rising wages boost Dec rate hike prospects")
US manufacturing economy fails employers and workers
The jobless rate in the county surrounding the Bremen plant, for instance, is less than 4%
 "US manufacturing economy fails employers and workers")
US vote twist spooks stock markets
Traders globally had broadly expected Democratic candidate and Wall Street favourite Clinton to sweep to victory
 "US vote twist spooks stock markets")
US economy grew 2.9% in third quarter
Battered export sector rebounded and businesses finally began restocking their shelves at a faster clip
 "US economy grew 2.9% in third quarter")
US Obamacare insurance costs to jump 25 percent
Those with low incomes will have their premiums capped and more than eight in 10 are eligible for government subsidies to reduce the cost
 "US Obamacare insurance costs to jump 25 percent")
US condemns use of chemical weapons by Assad's regime
Of the nine alleged chemical attacks, the UN-led joint investigative mechanism has attributed three to the Syrian government and one to the ISIS
 "US condemns use of chemical weapons by Assad's regime")
First-time buyers boost US home sales; jobless claims rise
Labour market strength is one of the key factors underpinning the housing market
 "First-time buyers boost US home sales; jobless claims rise")
US questions commitment of Russia,China against terrorism
In the just concluded BRICS Summit China and Russia resisted against naming Lashkar-e-Taiba in the joint statement
Missiles fired at US warships in Red Sea: US official
USS Mason destroyer, which was sailing in international waters off Yemen's coast, used unspecified counter-measures against the incoming missiles
 "Missiles fired at US warships in Red Sea: US official")
US blames Russia for hacking incidents
The US said publicly for the first time that intelligence agencies are "confident that the Russian government directed" the hacking of American political groups and leaked stolen material in order to interfere with the November 8 election."These thefts and disclosures are intended to interfere with the US election process," the Office of Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Homeland Security said in a joint statement on Friday. "We believe, based on the scope and sensitivity of these efforts, that only Russia's senior-most officials could have authorised these activities."While intelligence officials had previously said privately that they blamed Russia for the attacks, Friday's announcement puts pressure on President Barack Obama's administration to respond even as relations with Moscow rapidly deteriorate over everything from Syria and Ukraine to nuclear cooperation."We should now work with our European allies who have been the victim of similar and even more malic
Will continue to work to eliminate terror safe havens: US
The US also called for a meaningful Indo-Pak dialogue to address differences including the Kashmir issue
 "Will continue to work to eliminate terror safe havens: US")
Clinton leading Trump by 3 points: Poll
Clinton even did better in a head-to-head match up with Trump among likely voters, 49% to 44%
 "Clinton leading Trump by 3 points: Poll")
Hackers targeted election systems of 20 states in US
Disclosure comes amid heightened concerns that foreign hackers might undermine voter confidence in the integrity of US elections
 "Hackers targeted election systems of 20 states in US")
3 injured in US school shooting, suspect in custody: Police
The shooting took place in South Carolina
 "3 injured in US school shooting, suspect in custody: Police")
US sinks 100 ISIS boats to scuttle watercraft maneuvers
According to the international military coalition, US and allied warplanes destroyed 65 out of 100 ISIS boats in September alone
 "US sinks 100 ISIS boats to scuttle watercraft maneuvers")
US to initiate action against India-based printer for fraud
In order to collect these benefits, letters say recipients need only send in a small amount of money for processing fee or taxes
Emergency declared in US city as unrest continues
Clashes between dozens of demonstrators and the police continued
 "Emergency declared in US city as unrest continues")
US moves to restore Myanmar trade benefits, ready to lift sanctions
The move represents Washington's recognition of ' progress toward democratic transition that Myanmar has achieved'
 "US moves to restore Myanmar trade benefits, ready to lift sanctions")
