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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising in afternoon trading on Wall Street, as a strong jobs report tempers jitters over next week's elections. The modest gains are putting the market on track to end an eight-day losing streak, the longest for the S&P 500 since the 2008 financial crisis.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The company that recalled millions of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones last month is now recalling nearly 3 million washing machines in the U.S. Samsung is recalling 34 models of washing machines manufactured between 2011 and this year for "excessive vibration." Safety officials have received more than 700 reports of malfunctioning, top-loading washing machines, with nine injuries, including a broken jaw. The South Korean company is offering free repairs, a rebate on the cost of a new machine or a full refund for machines purchased in the last 30 days.
HELENA, Ala. (AP) — Colonial Pipeline Co. says it expects to restore service on Sunday to the gasoline pipeline that erupted in flames in Alabama this week. The large pipeline, which transports gasoline from the Gulf Coast to New York City, exploded Monday while a crew was making repairs related to a September gas spill. One person was killed and four others injured.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A new Pennsylvania law allows ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate legally in the state. That's after years of regulatory battles that included a record $11.4 million state fine against Uber. Gov. Tom Wolf signed the bill today. It took effect immediately. A key provision remains a subject of debate, that being whether the law wipes out the Uber fine. Lawmakers who helped negotiate the bill say it's not designed to undo the fine.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will stop asking applicants for municipal jobs how much they make. Officials say the question can lead to underpaying people. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order today barring city agencies from asking the question before making a job and salary offer. The City Council is weighing a similar proposal that would also apply to private-sector employers.
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