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Harris rallies with Usher in Atlanta, Trump speaks in Pa. as early voting begins
Harris rallies in Atlanta with Usher
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Vice President Kamala Harris rallied in Atlanta with pop star Usher while former President Donald Trump appeared in the key swing state of Pennsylvania Saturday with just 16 days remaining until the election.
Mass shooting at Miss. high school homecoming event leaves 3 dead, 8 hurt
Three killed in Mississippi shooting
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Three people were killed and at least eight more were injured during a mass shooting in Mississippi during a high school homecoming event early Saturday, authorities said.
Hurricane Oscar, Tropical Storm Nadine threaten Bahamas, Cuba, Mexico
Tropical Storm Oscar forms Atlantic
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Two new tropical storms were named Saturday and one quickly developed into a hurricane as the deadly 2024 storm season continued to churn across the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.

Today

Texas lawmakers, rather than Gov. Abbott, took lead in winning Roberson reprieve
Robert Roberson's execution denied clemency
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A frantic and unprecedented rush by Texas lawmakers to successfully block the controversial execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson this week was notable for the absence of Gov. Greg Abbott, political analysts say.
Ukraine, South Korea say North Korean troops poised to fight with Russia
North Korean troops aiding Russia Ukraine
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Ukrainian officials, including Kyiv's top diplomat, and South Korea's intelligence agency say North Korea is deploying thousands of troops to help Russia with its war against Ukraine.
Hawaiian teen kayaker rescued after being lost at sea for 11 hours
Teen rescued after 12-hour ordeal
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A Hawaiian teenager who became separated from his high school paddling team after his kayak capsized this week was rescued after spending 11 hours lost at sea, officials say.
Oakland, Calif., wildfire destroys 2 homes; hundreds under evacuation orders
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At least two homes were destroyed by a wildfire in the hills around Oakland, Calif., with the blaze only 50% contained Saturday, local officials said.
Boeing, machinists union reach tentative deal to end 5-week strike
Boeing lays off 17000 workers
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Boeing reached a tentative deal Saturday with its unionized machinists to end a strike that has dragged on for more than a month, delaying production and leading to thousands of layoffs, union officials say.
Hezbollah drones target Netanyahu's home; PM calls it 'assassination' attempt
Hezbollah drone targets Netanyahu's home
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Hezbollah targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea early Saturday morning with three explosive drones, two of which were destroyed en route, while the third missed the house.

Yesterday

On This Day, Oct. 19: Tel Aviv, Israel, bus bombing kills 22
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On Oct. 19, 1994, a terrorist bombing killed more than 20 people on a bus in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Entire island of Cuba left without electricity after failure of key power plant
Cuba faces nationwide power outage
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The electric grid on the island of Cuba went entirely offline Friday after the failure of a major power plant east of Havana, government officials announced.
Chick-fil-A launches push into Asian market with first location in Singapore
Chick-fil-A expands to UK locations
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U.S. fast food restaurant brand Chick-fil-A says it's marking its first expansion into Asia with a $75 million push targeting Singapore.
Four University of Alabama Pi Kappa Phi frat members accused of hazing pledges
Four Alabama students charged hazing
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Four University of Alabama are facing criminal charges Friday for an August hazing incident at a frat house. They allegedly assaulted Pi Kappa Phi house pledges.
Judge blocks Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from threatening TV stations over abortion rights ad
Florida abortion ad censorship lawsuit
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from threatening television stations for airing ads supporting an abortion rights constitutional amendment.
In historic verdict, S.C. man gets life in prison in murder of Black transgender woman
South Carolina man sentenced life prison
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In the first verdict under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act, a South Carolina man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for murdering Black transgender woman Dime Doe.
Netflix shares rise 11% as third-quarter results beat expectations, membership rises
Netflix beats earnings expectations
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Netflix shares rose 11% Friday on third-quarter financial results that beat expectations. Netflix with ads membership jumped 35% compared to the second quarter of 2024.
Analysis: Sinwar’s killing a chance to end wars in Gaza, Lebanon -- with U.S. pressure
Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon
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The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that unleashed an Israeli brutal and destructive war against Gaza, could present an opportunity to stop the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Girl Scouts board proposes 240% membership dues increase amid growing deficits
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Top leaders of the Girl Scouts of the USA are urging members of its national council to approve a dramatic increase in annual membership dues from $25 to $85 as the group faces millions of dollars in deficits.
Peruvian man gets 8 years in prison in fraud scheme targeting U.S. immigrants
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A Peruvian national was sentenced Thursday to more than eight years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $700,000 in restitution to more than 1,100 victims for his role in targeting recent U.S. immigrants to defraud.
Judge releases new redacted evidence in Trump Jan. 6 case
Trump seeks delay in Jan 6 filings
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A federal judge has agreed to release hundreds of documents related to the investigation into former president Donald Trump's attempts to circumvent the 2020 election.
Prosecutors paint Allen as teens' killer as double-murder trial begins in Indiana
Delphi murder trial reveals new evidence
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Opening statements and initial witness testimony were delivered Friday as a double murder trial in connection with the brutal slayings of two teenage girls seven years ago got underway in Indiana.
More than 353,000 North Carolina voters cast ballots in strong first day of early voting
Georgia records historic early voting
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North Carolina's elections board said Friday that 353,166 people cast ballots in the state's first day of early voting.
Hundreds of Spirit AeroSystems employees furloughed amid Boeing strike
Spirit AeroSystems furloughs 700 workers
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Around 700 Spirit AeroSystems employees are being furloughed as a result of the ongoing strike by Boeing machinists that began last month, the company announced Friday.
Safety of Tesla self-driving capabilities facing federal investigation
Tesla's Full Self-Driving probe initiated
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Officials are looking into whether self-driving systems in Tesla vehicles are safe in fog, glaring sun or other "reduced roadway visibility conditions," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday.
President Joe Biden meets with German leaders, urges sustained resolve for Ukraine support
Biden visits Berlin this week
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President Joe Biden met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin Friday, urging sustained resolve to support Ukraine. They discussed Middle East de-escalation.
RNC, Georgia GOP appeal judge's decision to block slate of election rules
Georgia court mandates election result
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Georgia state GOP officials and the national party appealed a Georgia judge's ruling this week that nullified numerous recently reacted election rules that opponents say would upend the process.
Hamas confirms Yahya Sinwar's death, says it will strengthen its movement
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar confirmed dead
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Hamas confirmed the death of their leader Yahya Sinwar Friday in a video statement from senior Hamas official Khalil Al Hayya. He said Sinwar's death would not deter Hamas.
Baby killed after small boat bringing migrants from France to Britain sinks in English Channel
Baby dies in migrant boat tragedy
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French prosecutors opened a criminal investigation Friday into the death of a baby pulled from the English Channel after an overloaded boat carrying migrants got in to trouble off the northern coast of France.
King Charles III, Queen Camilla arrive in Australia for first visit by reigning king
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King Charles arrived in Australia on Friday for his first trip there as head of the monarchy with Queen Camilla by his side,
CVS names David Joyner new CEO, replacing Karen Lynch
CVS appoints David Joyner CEO
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CVS Health said Friday that as of Thursday David Joyner became its new CEO, replacing Karen Lynch. In an agreement with the CVS board, Lynch stepped down.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues doctor for violating ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Texas AG sues doctor for illegal treatments
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit against a Dallas physician for providing gender transition care to almost two dozen minors against a controversial state law.
Chinese economy misses growth target for second straight quarter but shows signs of a turnaround
1d
Economic growth in China slowed slightly in the second quarter pulled down by weak consumer sentiment and a struggling property, throwing doubt on the Chinese Communist Party's 5% growth target for the year.
Independent panel says Secret Service needs systematic changes after Trump assassination attempt
Panel calls for Secret Service reform
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An independent panel investigating the Secret Service in connection with the July assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump issued a scathing 35-page report on Thursday calling for systemic changes atthe age

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