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A Delta plane's wing damages another airliner on Atlanta airport runway

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 14:25

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate the incident, in which no injuries were reported. Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says it is working to re-accommodate passengers on both flights.

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An Israeli strike on a Gaza humanitarian zone kills at least 19

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 14:10

The Israeli military said it was targeting a Hamas command and control center in al-Muwasi, west of Khan Younis, and killed three Hamas commanders in the strike. Hamas did not confirm the deaths.

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Francine takes aim at Louisiana, where it's expected to hit as a hurricane

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 14:09

Residents are being urged to finish any storm preparations. Francine is expected to bring storm surge, strong winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding to Louisiana and parts of Mississippi and Texas.

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Mexico is on the verge of changing its constitution. Here's what you need to know

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 12:56

The constitutional reform is controversial because it would completely remake Mexico's judiciary. One side says it would end corruption, the other that it would end judicial independence.

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JD Vance spreads debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 12:12

Local police say they’ve seen no evidence of crimes against pets alleged by Vance and GOP allies. The claims appear to have been spread by a neo-Nazi group before gaining a wider audience online.

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Constitutional sheriffs wield unchecked power across America, journalist says

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 11:01

Jessica Pishko says a group of sheriffs have become a flashpoint in the current politics of toxic masculinity, guns, white supremacy and rural resentment. Her book is The Highest Law in the Land.

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Regenerative agriculture is sold as a climate solution. Can it do all it says?

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 11:00

Governments and industries are pouring billions of dollars into so-called “regenerative agriculture.” But while scientists say some of these farming practices do reduce planet heating pollution, for others the science is less clear.

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They won their immigration cases. But months later, they still await release

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 10:30

Immigrant rights groups say ICE has a pattern of keeping immigrants detained for months, and even years, after they have won their immigration cases, putting a toll on them and their families.

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Life coach or therapist? Know the differences

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 08:00

There's multi-billion dollar market in the U.S. for life and health coaching. Many Americans are looking for alternatives to traditional mental health care. But unlike therapy, coaching is unregulated.

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Guide to vital Harris-Trump debate. And, bodycam vid shows NFL star's traffic stop

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 06:53

Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump face off tonight in their one-and-only scheduled debate. And, police bodycam video of NFL star Tyreek Hill's shows escalated traffic stop.

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Jordanian voters go to polls amid fears of a wider war

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 06:02

For the first time, political parties in Jordan are enabled to play a bigger role, relying on their platforms, amid fears of a wider war in the region.

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Trump and Harris will meet face-to-face for the first time on the debate stage

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 06:00

Trump and Harris didn't directly interact while he was in the White House and she was in the Senate. She debated fellow vice presidential candidate Mike Pence in 2020.

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These bakers want to make your bread tastier — with climate-resilient wheat

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 05:00

A team of scientists and bakers in the Pacific Northwest is searching for ways to make whole wheat bread resilient to a warming world — and more delicious.

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Bank of America raises minimum hourly pay to $24, as tellers flee the industry

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 05:00

Bank of America will pay hourly workers at least $24 per hour — a big jump from early 2019, when it paid $15 per hour. It has launched a series of pay raises as the industry struggles to fill bank teller jobs.

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Indian migrants drive surge in northern U.S. border crossings

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 05:00

Unauthorized crossings through the U.S. northern border have surged due to an influx of Indian migrants. Many leave Canada in search of better economic opportunities.

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The Polaris Dawn spacewalk is SpaceX’s ‘risky adventure’

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 04:33

New spacesuits, untested astronauts, and a lot that can go wrong make this five-day mission unusually complex, but with a potentially great reward.

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The Harris campaign takes its attacks against Trump over abortion on the road

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 04:00

While former President Donald Trump tries to moderate his message on abortion, Vice President Harris’ campaign is warning voters that another Trump administration would threaten access to reproductive healthcare.

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Listen to NPR's live coverage of the ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 04:00

NPR will offer live coverage, including live updates online, of the ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast on Tuesday. Tune in to NPR's live on-air coverage starting at 9 p.m. ET.

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'I can poke fun at all sides': Harris and Trump impressionists prep for debate night

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 04:00

Can impressions and satire shift voters? And how do the comedians think about their role? We put these questions to Harris and Trump impressionists.

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Big Lots is closing stores and filing for bankruptcy

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 02:44

The U.S. discount retail chain said its customers will still be able to earn and redeem rewards, as well as use gift cards and store credit cards.

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