Oct 17 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
- A diverse coalition of Iraqi forces launched a
long-awaited offensive against Islamic State in Mosul, one of
the last major cities still controlled by the militant group. http://on.wsj.com/2dZIHjQ
- Hillary Clinton is consolidating a substantial lead over
Donald Trump less than a month before Election Day, picking up
support from women and swing voters as the Republican navigates
growing allegations of unwanted sexual contact, a new Wall
Street Journal/NBC News poll finds. http://on.wsj.com/2dZIhdb
- The batteries used in Samsung Electronics' 005930.KS
troubled Galaxy Note 7 were tested by a lab that belongs to the
South Korean electronics giant, a practice that sets it apart
from other smartphone manufacturers. http://on.wsj.com/2dZJZLF
- The Republican headquarters in Orange County, N.C., was
firebombed and sprayed with graffiti overnight, said local
officials in the town of Hillsborough. http://on.wsj.com/2dZJvoG
- More senior executives are slated to say they are leaving
McDonald's Corp MCD.N this week as the burger giant reshapes
its leadership team in an apparent effort to revive sales. http://on.wsj.com/2dZLUzA
- Constellation Brands Inc STZ.N is close to an agreement
to sell its Canadian wine business to Ontario Teachers' Pension
Plan in a deal valued at about 1 billion Canadian dollars ($760
million. http://on.wsj.com/2dZMldn
- A global pact to limit planet-warming emissions is likely
to force manufacturers of air conditioners and refrigerators to
consider passing the additional cost of alternative coolants to
consumers. http://on.wsj.com/2dZIXiJ