In the news
Here are some of the top headlines in the news this week.
Major profit increase for Ford
Ford Motor Co. reported an unexpected $1 billion increase in profits on Monday. The company’s third-quarter profit report is renewing hope for the nation’s struggling auto industry.
Two people killed in E. coli outbreak
Two East Coast residents have died, 16 have been hospitalized and 28 have suffered illness from an E. coli outbreak. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that the outbreak might be linked to ground beef distributed in the Northeast.
Flash floods in Midwest
Unusual fall flooding is causing riverbanks to overflow in parts of Illinois and Missouri. Midwest floods are normally associated with spring and summer.
