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Biden Will Join the UAW Strike Picket Line. Experts Can’t Recall the Last Time a President Did That

By The Associated Press

Biden Will Join the UAW Strike Picket Line. Experts Can’t Recall the Last Time a President Did That

Experts in presidential and U.S. labor history say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents such as Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman.

Congress Is Moving Into Crisis Mode To Avoid a Government Shutdown

By The Associated Press

Congress Is Moving Into Crisis Mode To Avoid a Government Shutdown

The House is expected to vote Tuesday evening on a package of bills to fund parts of the government, but it's not at all clear that McCarthy has the support needed to move ahead.

Writers Strike Is Not Over Yet With Key Votes Remaining on Deal

By The Associated Press

Writers Strike Is Not Over Yet With Key Votes Remaining on Deal

The next phase comes Tuesday, when the governing boards of the two branches of the Writers Guild of America are expected to vote on the tentative agreement reached by union negotiators with Hollywood studios.

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $835 Million After No One Overcomes Awful Odds To Win Top Prize

By The Associated Press

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $835 Million After No One Overcomes Awful Odds To Win Top Prize

That winless streak is due to the miserable odds of winning the Powerball jackpot, at 1 in 292.2 million.

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New Book Alleges Trump’s Ex-Chief of Staff’s Suits Smelled ‘Like a Bonfire’ From Burning Papers

By The Associated Press

New Book Alleges Trump’s Ex-Chief of Staff’s Suits Smelled ‘Like a Bonfire’ From Burning Papers

Cassidy Hutchinson, who was a prominent congressional witness against former President Trump before the House Jan. 6 committee, described the burning papers in a new book set to be released Tuesday.

PBS Boasts Slate of New Shows Unaffected by Strikes, Which It Hopes Will Draw Viewers In

By The Associated Press

PBS Boasts Slate of New Shows Unaffected by Strikes, Which It Hopes Will Draw Viewers In

With commercial networks largely bereft of fresh material beyond reality shows, sports and game shows, PBS has a fall schedule of new programming, including a heavy dose of nonfiction, led by Ken Burns' look at “The American Buffalo.”

Trump Lawyers Say Prosecutors Want To “Silence” Him With Gag Order in His Federal 2020 Election Case

By The Associated Press

Trump Lawyers Say Prosecutors Want To “Silence” Him With Gag Order in His Federal 2020 Election Case

Trump's attorneys call the request a “desperate effort at censorship” that would prevent him from telling his side of the story.

Musk’s X Is the Biggest Purveyor of Disinformation, EU Official Says

By The Associated Press

Musk’s X Is the Biggest Purveyor of Disinformation, EU Official Says

A top European Union official urged owner Elon Musk to comply with the bloc's laws aimed at combating disinformation.

More Students Gain Eligibility for Free School Meals Under Expanded US Program

By The Associated Press

More Students Gain Eligibility for Free School Meals Under Expanded US Program

Roughly 3,000 additional school districts serving more than 5 million students will now be eligible, officials said.

What Is Saltwater Intrusion and How Is It Affecting Louisiana’s Drinking Water?

By The Associated Press

What Is Saltwater Intrusion and How Is It Affecting Louisiana’s Drinking Water?

For months, residents in the southeast corner of Louisiana have relied on bottled water for drinking and cooking, with the water from the faucet coming out salty.

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WATCH: Texas High School Student Suspended Over Dreadlocks Despite CROWN Act

09/25/23

WATCH: Texas High School Student Suspended Over Dreadlocks Despite CROWN Act

17-year-old Darryl George was suspended from school for 2 weeks after wearing dreadlocks.

WATCH: India-Based Business Spins New Life From Plastic Waste

09/25/23

WATCH: India-Based Business Spins New Life From Plastic Waste

This India-based business works with local women and artisans to turn plastic ➡️ handwoven fabrics ➡️ tote bags and more — watch how

WATCH: Maui Landholders Face Lawsuit Over Wildfires

09/25/23

WATCH: Maui Landholders Face Lawsuit Over Wildfires

Three landowners in Hawaii are being sued over the devastating wildfires that ravaged Maui due to dry vegetation on their properties — here’s the latest.

WATCH: Town in Vermont Closes Road Accessing Popular Fall Foliage Shot

09/25/23

WATCH: Town in Vermont Closes Road Accessing Popular Fall Foliage Shot

This road in Vermont is closing to tourists trying to take fall foliage photos by its famous farm.

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A Molotov Cocktail Is Thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, but There’s No Significant Damage

09/25/23

A Molotov Cocktail Is Thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, but There’s No Significant Damage

Secret Service officers were called around 8 p.m. Sunday to respond to the attack on a busy street in the Adams-Morgan section of the city.

Experimental Treatment Pushed by ALS Patients Gets Day Before FDA, but Agency Unconvinced It Works

09/25/23

Experimental Treatment Pushed by ALS Patients Gets Day Before FDA, but Agency Unconvinced It Works

Those advocates still face one giant hurdle: FDA regulators say the treatment hasn't been shown to work.

With Cameras Capturing Every Word, the Pressure Is On for the Georgia Judge Over Trump’s Indictment

09/25/23

With Cameras Capturing Every Word, the Pressure Is On for the Georgia Judge Over Trump’s Indictment

Cahill’s experience provides a glimpse of the additional scrutiny and strain that await the four judges overseeing the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump.

Monday Night’s $785M Powerball Jackpot Is 9th Largest Lottery Prize. Odds of Winning Are Miserable

09/25/23

Monday Night’s $785M Powerball Jackpot Is 9th Largest Lottery Prize. Odds of Winning Are Miserable

The payout has grown so large because it has been building for more than two months, since a player in California matched all six numbers on July 19 and won $1.08 billion.

Biden Administration Announces $1.4 Billion To Improve Rail Safety and Boost Capacity in 35 States

09/25/23

Biden Administration Announces $1.4 Billion To Improve Rail Safety and Boost Capacity in 35 States

Much of the money is coming from the 2021 infrastructure law.

Here’s When Your Favorite Show May Return As Writers Strike Is on the Verge of Ending

09/25/23

Here’s When Your Favorite Show May Return As Writers Strike Is on the Verge of Ending

Certain paused productions such as “Deadpool 3," “Yellowjackets” and the next film from Quentin Tarantino will still have to wait on actors to reach a deal with studios.

Texas Walmart Shooter Agrees To Pay More Than $5M to Families Over 2019 Racist Attack

09/25/23

Texas Walmart Shooter Agrees To Pay More Than $5M to Families Over 2019 Racist Attack

Patrick Crusius was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences in July after pleading guilty to federal hate crime charges following one of the nation's worst mass killings.

Democratic Sen. Menendez Rejects Calls To Resign and Says Cash Found in Home Was Not Bribe Proceeds

09/25/23

Democratic Sen. Menendez Rejects Calls To Resign and Says Cash Found in Home Was Not Bribe Proceeds

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey defiantly pushed back against federal corruption charges on Monday.

Facial Recognition Technology Jailed a Man for Days. His Lawsuit Joins Others From Black Plaintiffs

09/25/23

Facial Recognition Technology Jailed a Man for Days. His Lawsuit Joins Others From Black Plaintiffs

Randal Quran Reid is among at least five Black plaintiffs who have filed lawsuits against law enforcement in recent years.

Government Should Pay Compensation for Secretive Cold War-Era Testing, St. Louis Victims Say

09/25/23

Government Should Pay Compensation for Secretive Cold War-Era Testing, St. Louis Victims Say

“I remember the mist,” Phillips, now 73, said. “I remember what we thought was smoke rising out of the chimneys. Then there were machines on top of the buildings that were spewing this mist.”

“Expend4bles” Opens With Epic Flop While “Nun 2” Claims Top Spot Again at the Box Office

09/25/23

“Expend4bles” Opens With Epic Flop While “Nun 2” Claims Top Spot Again at the Box Office

Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham weren't enough to save “Expend4bles” from a debut box office flop.

Usher To Headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas

09/25/23

Usher To Headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas

“I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” Usher said in a statement.

NASA’s First Asteroid Samples Land on Earth After Release From Spacecraft

09/25/23

NASA’s First Asteroid Samples Land on Earth After Release From Spacecraft

Scientists estimate the capsule holds at least a cup of rubble from the carbon-rich asteroid known as Bennu.

Residents Prepare To Return to Sites of Homes Demolished in Lahaina Wildfire 7 Weeks Ago

09/25/23

Residents Prepare To Return to Sites of Homes Demolished in Lahaina Wildfire 7 Weeks Ago

On Monday, officials are expected to begin lifting restrictions on entry to the area.

Writers Guild and Hollywood Studios Reach Tentative Agreement To End Strike

09/25/23

Writers Guild and Hollywood Studios Reach Tentative Agreement To End Strike

The three-year contract agreement must be approved by the guild's board and members before the strike officially ends.

Thousands of Armenians Flee Nagorno-Karabakh As the Turkish President Visits Azerbaijan

09/25/23

Thousands of Armenians Flee Nagorno-Karabakh As the Turkish President Visits Azerbaijan

While Azerbaijan pledged to respect the rights of ethnic Armenians in the region and restore supplies after a 10-month blockade, many local residents feared reprisals and said they were planning to leave for Armenia.

Russian Strikes in Ukraine’s City of Odesa Damage Port, Grain Silo and an Abandoned Hotel

09/25/23

Russian Strikes in Ukraine’s City of Odesa Damage Port, Grain Silo and an Abandoned Hotel

Ukraine's air force reported downing all Russian drones launched overnight, but one of 12 Kalibr missiles and two P-800 Oniks cruise missiles apparently made it past air defenses the day after the war in Ukraine entered its 20th month.

After Summer’s Extreme Weather, More Americans See Climate Change as a Culprit, AP-NORC Poll Shows

09/25/23

After Summer’s Extreme Weather, More Americans See Climate Change as a Culprit, AP-NORC Poll Shows

“It's always been really hot here, but nothing like this past summer,” said Maxwell, 50, who last week opened her windows for the first time since March and walked her dog outdoors for the first time since May.