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Hurricane Milton lashes Florida; worst yet to come

Hurricane Milton dropped to a Category 4 early Wednesday as it churns toward Florida's west coast. Evacuations will soon end.
2 years ago

Walz, Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate

At Tuesday's debate, Tim Walz and JD Vance pointed to the crises of the day as reasons to choose their respective tickets for president.
2 years ago

Israeli military: Iran fires missiles into Israel

Iran said it fired dozens of missiles into Israel Tuesday, an escalation of the monthslong conflict between Israel and Iran-backed militias.
2 years ago

Lebanon rocked again by exploding devices as Israel declares ‘new phase’ of war

Walkie-talkies and solar equipment exploded in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday in an apparent second wave of attacks.
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Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by sizable half-point; first cut since 2020

In a dramatic shift, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point.
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Hezbollah hit by a wave of exploding pagers, blames Israel; at least 9 dead, thousands injured

Pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday,
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges

Sean “Diddy” Combs faces federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in an indictment unsealed Tuesday.
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Records: Suspect in Trump apparent assassination attempt was near golf course for 12 hours

The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a golf course with a rifle for nearly 12 hours.
2 years ago

FBI: Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida club

The FBI said Sunday it was investigating "what appears to be an attempted assassination" of Donald Trump at his golf club in Florida.
2 years ago

Idaho’s high court moves trial of Kohberger, charged with killing of 4 students, to Boise

The trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students will be held in Boise.
2 years ago

Harris, Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate

Sparring on politics and personality, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased their starkly different visions for the U.S. Tuesday night.
2 years ago

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends

Taylor Swift, one of music's biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the debate ended on Tuesday night.
2 years ago

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

James Earl Jones dies: The actor who overcame racial prejudice and a major stutter and lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN and more was 93.
2 years ago

Judge orders change of venue in trial of man charged with killing 4 Idaho college students

A judge has agreed to move the trial Brian Kohberger, the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four Idaho students, to a different city.
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2 astronauts are left behind in space as troubled Boeing Starliner returns to Earth empty

The first astronaut mission from Boeing ended Friday night with an empty capsule, the Starliner, landing and two test pilots still in space.
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Judge delays Trump sentencing in hush money case until after November election

A judge agreed Friday to postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump in his hush money case until after the November election.
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Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested, faces murder charges

The father of the teenager accused of opening fire at a high school, killing four was arrested on various charges, authorities said Thursday.
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4 dead, 9 injured, suspect arrested in Georgia high school shooting

A Georgia high school was put on lockdown Wednesday and students gathered in its football stadium.
2 years ago

The origins of Labor Day and its meaning

Many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax.
2 years ago

Feds file new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations

Special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed a new indictment against Donald Trump over his efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election.
2 years ago

Oasis reunites for tour and ends a 15-year hiatus during Gallagher brothers’ feud

Oasis reunites: The band is ending a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.
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Kroger and Albertsons head to court to defend merger plan against US regulators’ objections

Kroger and Albertsons defended their plan to merge – and tried to overcome the U.S. government’s objections – in a federal court hearing that began Monday.
2 years ago

Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost

On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump

Robert F. Kennedy said Friday he is suspending his independent presidential bid and is backing Donald Trump.
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