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The Latest on Spain's political crisis amid Catalonia's push for independence (all times local): 12:20 p.m. Thousands of Spaniards are rallying in Madrid to show their support for a united Spain and protest against a push for independence by the northeastern region of Catalonia.

___ Hurricanes cause rare monthly US job loss but rebound likely WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September because of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which closed thousands of businesses in Texas and Florida and forced widespread evacuations.

U.S. stocks faded a bit from their record highs in early trading Friday, and the Standard & Poor's 500 index was on pace to snap its longest winning streak in four years.

U.S. stocks faded a bit from their record highs in early trading Friday, and the Standard & Poor's 500 index was on pace to snap its longest winning streak in four years.

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil production was offline on Friday ahead of Tropical Storm Nate, with Gulf Coast energy companies bracing for the second major storm in as many months to menace the region.

Oil futures fell more than 2 percent on Friday, ending Brent crude's longest multi-week rally in 16 months as oversupply concerns reappeared as producers have started hedging future drilling.

The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by four this week to 936.

The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by four this week to 936.

The Army Corps of Engineers says it likely will take until April to finish court-ordered additional environmental study of the Dakota Access pipeline.

The Army Corps of Engineers says it likely will take until April to finish court-ordered additional environmental study of the Dakota Access pipeline.

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after the Standard & Poor's 500 index logged an eighth straight day of gains.

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after the Standard & Poor's 500 index logged an eighth straight day of gains.

Tropical Storm Nate could disrupt U.S. oil and fuel supplies once it hits the Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Nate could disrupt U.S. oil and fuel supplies once it hits the Gulf Coast.

U.S. stock indexes peeked higher in morning trading on Thursday, and if the Standard & Poor's 500 maintains its slight gain, it would mark the longest winning streak for the index in four years.

___ Nuclear-armed North Korea profits from US, EU seafood sales HUNCHUN, China (AP) — Americans may have been unwittingly helping North Korea get cash as it develops its nuclear weapons programs by buying seafood processed by North Korean workers in China.

A new study identifies scores of individuals with ties to President Donald Trump's campaign, his transition team and his young administration setting up shop as lobbyists in Washington and cashing in on their connections.

Oil prices rose about 2 percent on Thursday as signs Saudi Arabia and Russia would limit production through next year pushed the U.S. benchmark back above $50 a barrel.

Oil prices rose about 2 percent on Thursday as signs Saudi Arabia and Russia would limit production through next year pushed the U.S. benchmark back above $50 a barrel.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's King Salman have opened talks at the Kremlin in the first official visit of a Saudi monarch to Russia.