Francine, the 6th named storm of the hurricane season, is expected to make landfall Wednesday night in Louisiana.
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Man accused of shooting 5 on Kentucky interstate vowed to ‘kill a lot of people,’ warrant says
An employee of a gun store told authorities that suspected gunman Joseph Couch purchased an AR-15 and 1,000 rounds of ammunition hours before the shooting.
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James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
The pioneering Jones won 2 Emmys, a Golden Globe, 2 Tony Awards, a Grammy and many other awards for iconic roles ranging from ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Field of Dreams.’
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Congress takes up a series of bills targeting China, from drones to drugs
Many of the bills scheduled for a vote this week appear to have both parties’ support, reflecting strong consensus that congressional actions are needed to counter China.
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Apple’s iPhone 16 leaps into AI in attempt to turn a tech trend into a cultural phenomenon
The new iPhones – ranging in price from $800 to $1,200 – hit stores on Sept. 20.
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Google faces another antitrust trial after ruling that declared search engine a monopoly
The Justice Department and Google each made opening statements Monday to a federal judge who will decide whether Google holds a monopoly over online advertising technology.
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U.S. seeks new pedestrian safety rules aimed at increasingly large SUVs, pickups
The rule would cover all passenger vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less, but it’s aimed largely at SUVs and pickups, which have grown in size over the years, causing blind spots for drivers.
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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she completed chemotherapy, will return to public duties soon
The 42-year-old wife of Prince William had announced in March that she was being treated for an undisclosed type of cancer.
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Harris’ past debates show a prosecutor’s style with narrative flair, but also risks when facing Trump
She faces former President Donald Trump, who will participate in his 7th general election debate since 2016, on Tuesday in an event that will be seen by tens of millions of viewers as early voting starts around the country.
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Harris campaign plans for outreach in swing states after debate with Trump
The candidates’ spouses will also be part of the tour. Doug Emhoff, Harris’ husband, will go to Nevada, Arizona and Florida. Gwen Walz is scheduled to be in Georgia, New Hampshire and Maine.