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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks took a beating today after starting well in early trading. The downturn came after Fed Chair Janet Yellen told global bankers in a speech that the central bank is leaning toward raising interest rates. But she stopped short of signaling any timetable for the next rate hike.
AMATRICE, Italy (AP) — The death toll in central Italy's devastating earthquake has risen to 278. Civil protection officials gave the updated toll at a briefing. They also say 238 people caught up in the quake have been rescued. Some people are still unaccounted for in the hardest-hit area. The mayor of Amatrice (ah-mah-TREE'-cheh) estimates that at least 15 people are missing there. And Romania says at least 21 of its citizens are missing in the earthquake zone.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials say it's time for all U.S. blood banks to start screening for the Zika virus. Today's move by the Food and Drug Administration is a major expansion of U.S. intervention aimed at protecting the nation's blood supply from the mosquito-borne disease. The new advisory means all states and territories will need to begin testing blood donations for Zika.
ANKARA (AP) — Turkish officials say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH'-jehp TY'-ihp UR'-doh-wahn) and Russia's Vladimir Putin have agreed to "speed up" efforts to deliver aid to Aleppo. Officials from Erdogan's office said the decision was reached during a telephone conversation about Syria between the two leaders Friday. The officials provided the information on condition of anonymity in line with Turkish government regulations. They did not elaborate on the plans.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's presidential campaign now has its own mobile app. The campaign has unveiled its "America First" smartphone application, aimed at engaging the GOP nominee's supporters. Supporters can earn points by contributing to the campaign, attending events and sharing messages and videos.
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