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• Special Report: Authorities update on apparent Trump assassination attempt

  15-09-2024 23:39 via nbcnews.com
  Law enforcement officials from the FBI, Secret Service and Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office gave an update on an incident that occurred at former President Donald Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach Florida. They say a suspect is in custody after being spotted with an assault rifle near where the former president was golfing and Secret Service agents fired shots at the man before he fled the scene.
  
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• Pettersen has 'no regrets' after Solheim Cup loss

  15-09-2024 23:35 via bbc.com
  
  Captain Suzann Pettersen says she does not “have any regrets” as Europe fall to a 15½-12½ defeat to the United States and relinquish their five-year hold on the Solheim Cup.
  
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• Littler wins maiden World Series of Darts Finals

  15-09-2024 23:07 via bbc.com
  
  Luke Littler comfortably beats Michael Smith 11-4 to claim his maiden World Series of Darts Finals title in Amsterdam.
  
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• Glasgow 'on verge' of deal to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

  15-09-2024 23:05 via bbc.com
  
  The Scottish government is on the verge of agreeing a deal to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026.
  
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• Starmer defends Sue Gray after reports of No 10 rifts

  15-09-2024 23:02 via bbc.com
  
  The prime minister's chief of staff has been the subject of numerous media reports since Labour entered government.
  
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• Arsenal won 'like a Mourinho team' - Walcott on the north London derby

  15-09-2024 22:25 via bbc.com
  
  MOTD2 pundit and former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry felt his old team's defending against Tottenham reminded him of playing against Jose Mourinho's Chelsea side.
  
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• 'Catastrophe' as deadly floods hit Central and Eastern Europe

  15-09-2024 22:13 via bbc.com
  
  Torrential rain from Storm Boris has swelled rivers across central and eastern Europe, with one person confirmed to have drowned in Poland.
  
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• 3 US citizens detained in Venezuela, interior minister says

  15-09-2024 21:21
  
  Three US citizens detained in Venezuela over alleged plot against government, the interior minister said.
  
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• Trump plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, the site of his baseless claims about Haitian immigrants

  15-09-2024 20:23 via nbcnews.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, "soon," a source familiar with the planning said.
  
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• Netanyahu tells Houthis they will pay ‘heavy price’ as missile hits Israel

  15-09-2024 20:21 via theguardian.com
  
  Rebel group claims what would be first missile to have landed in Israel from Yemen, but no reports of casualtiesThe Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has warned Yemen’s Houthi rebels will pay a “heavy price” after the group claimed its first ballistic missile strike on Israel and its leader warned of bigger attacks to come.The missile – claimed by the Houthis as an advanced surface-to-surface hypersonic missile – triggered air sirens across the country at
  
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• Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says baseless claims about Haitian immigrants are 'garbage'

  15-09-2024 19:57 via nbcnews.com
  
  Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Sunday decried former President Donald Trump's baseless claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield were eating dogs and other pets as "garbage" but stopped short of directly condemning Trump and his running mate, Sen.
  
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• Columnists quit Jewish Chronicle in Gaza articles row

  15-09-2024 19:33 via bbc.com
  
  Jonathan Freedland, Hadley Freeman and David Aaronovitch announce they are quitting their columns in a row over allegedly fabricated articles.
  
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• Five days in Ohio: False immigrant rumors threaten to unravel an American town on the upswing

  15-09-2024 19:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  False rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets that were boosed by Donald Trump and JD Vance are threatening to unravel Springfield, Ohio.
  
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• 3 hostages were likely mistakenly killed in military airstrike, IDF investigation confirms

  15-09-2024 18:30 via nbcnews.com
  
  Three Israeli hostages, whose bodies were found last year in underground tunnels in Gaza, were likely killed in a military airstrike.
  
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• Triple murder suspect is son and brother of victims

  15-09-2024 17:40 via bbc.com
  
  The children's schools have paid heartfelt tributes to their former pupils.
  
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• Who pays for the clothing of world leaders and their spouses?

  15-09-2024 17:25 via bbc.com
  
  Spouses of world leaders elsewhere generally appear to rely on donations for their style choices.
  
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• Middle East crisis: Netanyahu says Israel will ‘exact heavy price’ for Houthi attack – as it happened

  15-09-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Israeli prime minister speaks after Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for ballistic missile attack that reached central Israel for the first time Continue reading...
  
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• Columnists quit Jewish Chronicle over Gaza stories based on ‘fabrications’

  15-09-2024 16:57 via theguardian.com
  
  David Baddiel and Jonathan Freedland among those to resign over articles by former IDF soldier Elon PerryA number of prominent columnists have resigned in protest from the Jewish Chronicle after allegations it printed articles about the Gaza conflict that were based on “wild fabrications”.The weekly title, the world’s oldest Jewish newspaper, is facing calls for an investigation after it deleted nine articles by Elon Perry because of doubts over their accuracy and concerns he h
  
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• 'I don't like those comments': Vance responds to Laura Loomer's attack on Harris' Indian heritage

  15-09-2024 16:52 via nbcnews.com
  
  Sen. JD Vance told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday that “I don’t like those comments” when asked about far-right activist Laura Loomer’s remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris last week.
  
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• Hezbollah's neighbors: Israeli border community under constant attack from terror group

  15-09-2024 16:07 via foxnews.com
  
  Six months after Yulia Bar-Dan and her family fled their home on a kibbutz in northern Israel fearing a possible Hezbollah assault following the horrendous Hamas attack of Oct. 7, she returned to gather what she could from a lifetime of memories she’d left behind.One hour was all she had. "We were given a chance, under the cover of darkness, to return home for the first time," she told Fox News Digital. "I cried the whole time."When she arrived, Kibbutz Manara, once home to close to 300 pe
  
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• Astronauts reveal what life is like on ISS – and how they deal with 'space smell'

  15-09-2024 15:44 via bbc.com
  
  As Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend months longer than planned on ISS, three astronauts tell us what life is like in orbit.
  
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• Vance says ‘I’ve learned my lesson’ on speaking for Trump

  15-09-2024 15:43 via nbcnews.com
  
  Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, on Sunday backed away from comments he made in August saying that Trump would veto a federal abortion ban if it came to his desk.
  
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• Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal

  15-09-2024 15:41 via foxnews.com
  
  The Philippines said it was sending a vessel to Sabina Shoal to replace a coast guard ship that returned to port on Sunday after a five-month deployment at the contested feature in the South China Sea, in a swap that would likely irk China.Beijing had demanded the Philippines withdraw the 318-foot coast guard vessel Teresa Magbanua it claimed was "illegally stranded" at the atoll, which it asserts it owns as part of its broader claim to nearly the entire South China Sea."The Philippine side's ac
  
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• Eight dead after Channel crossing attempt

  15-09-2024 15:34 via bbc.com
  
  The Home Office says 801 people crossed the Channel on Saturday.
  
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• Haiti fuel truck explosion kills 24, leaves dozens severely burned, government says

  15-09-2024 15:19 via foxnews.com
  
  A fuel truck explosion on a road in Haiti's southern peninsula on Saturday killed 24 people and left half of the 40 injured survivors with third-degree burns, the government said.Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille visited the site, near the coastal city of Miragoane in the department of Nippes, and said some of the most seriously injured victims were evacuated by helicopter to receive specialized care.Ambulances were also being sent as quickly as possible to attend to others with severe burns an
  
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• Starmer to discuss migrant boat crossings with Meloni in Italy

  15-09-2024 15:18 via bbc.com
  
  Meloni has overseen a 64% drop in migrant crossings from north Africa, but not without controversy.
  
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• South Africa school language law stirs Afrikaans learning debate

  15-09-2024 14:20 via theguardian.com
  
  The DA party argues Afrikaans education will be harmed, while the ANC says law is necessary to redress inequalityA contentious South African education law has drawn furious condemnation from politicians and campaigners who claim it is putting Afrikaans education under threat while evoking for others an enduring association of the language with white minority rule.The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act was signed into law on Friday by the president, Cyril Ramaphosa, who said he would give dissent
  
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• Missile diplomacy, dealing with Trump and donor’s gifts to the PM’s wife!

  15-09-2024 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A list of difficult problems for Keir Starmer...
  
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• Florida officials caught on camera wrangling 8-foot alligator lurking around front yard of home

  15-09-2024 13:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Wildlife officials and deputies in Florida sprang into action recently when an eight-foot alligator was found lurking in the front yard of a home along the state’s Gulf Coast. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in wrangling the reptile last weekend from a home in Bonita Springs. "On three, really shove. One, two three, shove!" one official could be heard saying in body camera footage shared on the Lee Count
  
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• Catch the Northern Lights in the US and around the world with these viewing tips

  15-09-2024 13:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Seeing the Northern Lights in the sky is a bucket list item for many. With the right conditions, and if you are in a prime viewing location, you may be able to scratch that item off your list. There are many international destinations that are popular places to go to see the Northern Lights, but there are plenty of places within the country that boast incredible views, too. STARGAZING: SPOT STARS IN THE NIGHT SKY WITH THESE TIPSWherever you go, don't forget to pack your camera so
  
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• Georgia high school shooting 911 calls released: 'High call volume'

  15-09-2024 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Authorities in Georgia released on Friday 911 call audio from the day of the Apalachee High School shooting.Most of the calls released from the deadly Sept. 4 incident are from parents of students at the high school or nearby schools inquiring about the whereabouts and safety of their children.GEORGIA SCHOOL SHOOTING: AUTHORITIES REVEAL HOW SUSPECT BROUGHT GUN INTO BUILDINGThe Barrow County 911 call center was inundated with calls around 10:20 am. Many callers received the automated message that
  
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• Family 'devastated' by Great North Run death

  15-09-2024 11:50 via bbc.com
  
  Sam Wealleans' parents say they are"overwhelmed by thousands of kind messages" of support.
  
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• Israel struck by long-range missile from Yemen, 40 projectiles from Lebanon in early morning attacks

  15-09-2024 11:10 via foxnews.com
  
  A long-range missile fired from Yemen early Sunday landed in central Israel, according to the Israeli military.The attack prompted air raid sirens in the region and local media aired photos of what appeared to be a fragment from a missile or interceptor that landed on a train station in the central town of Modiin.There were no reports of casualties or damage from the missile but authorities observed a fire in the rural area.In addition to the attack from Yemen, the Israeli military said around 4
  
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• Why are killer whale attacks on the rise? These scientists set sail to find out

  15-09-2024 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Attacks by orcas, or killer whales, on boats in theStrait of Gibraltar are increasing. But why are these seemingly peaceful creatures becoming dangerous.
  
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• Trump allies worry his ties to far-right activist Laura Loomer could cost him Georgia and North Carolina

  15-09-2024 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Donald Trump allies are worried that the former president’s ties to right-wing activist Laura Loomer could cost him votes in key battleground states.
  
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• The Trump campaign's big bet on a new GOTV strategy worries some Republicans

  15-09-2024 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump’s campaign thinks its new get-out-the-vote strategy will serve as a silver bullet to capture key battleground states.
  
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• 'Supermoon eclipse' will be visible across North America on Tuesday

  15-09-2024 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Moon lovers have a reason to celebrate this week.
  
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• Cotton candy burrito, newest food at Arizona Cardinals home games, filled with 'fun'

  15-09-2024 11:00 via foxnews.com
  
  One of the newest food items greeting fans of the Arizona Cardinals this season at State Farm Stadium is sure to give dentists a headache: a cotton candy burrito. Craft Culinary Creations executive chef Sean Kavanaugh told Fox News Digital the creation was inspired by a similar item he spotted in Las Vegas. "I wish I could say I invented it, but I saw it in an ice cream shop in Las Vegas," he said in a telephone interview. KANSAS CITY HOME TO AMERICA'S BEST BARBECUE, CHEFS CLAIM:
  
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• 'Dead butt syndrome' could happen after sitting too long, here's how to avoid the condition

  15-09-2024 10:30 via foxnews.com
  
  Sitting for prolonged periods is known to raise the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity — but it can also contribute to "dead butt syndrome," according to health experts who specialize in musculoskeletal injuries.The condition, otherwise known as gluteal amnesia, involves numbness or pain in the buttocks, or pain in the upper thigh and hip, after prolonged sitting."The term gluteal amnesia, or ‘dead butt,’ can correlate with difficulty feeling or accessing gl
  
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• Hero jurors caught on video stopping handcuffed convict's escape attempt

  15-09-2024 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  A pair of Maine jurors recaptured an escaped child abuser after the handcuffed crook ran out of the Somerset County Courthouse on video, according to local reports.Nicholas Carter, 31, was convicted after a three-day trial of assaulting a 14-month-old.Rather than allowing authorities to escort him to jail after his conviction, he allegedly fled the courtroom on Wednesday.2 MURDER SUSPECTS WHO ESCAPED MISSISSIPPI JAIL ARE CAPTURED AFTER MANHUNTThe video shows a bald-headed man in handcuffs sprint
  
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• Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara's painful connection to drug lord 'Griselda' role

  15-09-2024 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara has a painful connection to her role of real-life Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco. The 52-year-old actress, who earned a nomination in the lead actress in a limited series category for her performance in "Griselda," will compete against fellow nominees Jodie Foster, Naomi Watts, Brie Larson and Juno Temple at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night.Ahead of the ceremony, Vergara sat down for an interview with Variety in which she opened up about how her olde
  
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• Airline passengers could be removed from flights for going barefoot: Etiquette expert weighs in

  15-09-2024 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  You likely want to be cozy while flying for hours at a time, but some airlines have restrictions on how far travelers can go to increase their comfort.Social media users on TikTok have shared experiences of flying with fellow passengers who have taken off their socks on commercial flights.The videos have led many to call for education on airplane etiquette.AIRLINE PASSENGER CAPTURES 'MANSPREADING' MOMENT IN VIRAL TIKTOK, SPARKING DEBATEMany popular airlines could even remove a passenger from a f
  
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• Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez spotted together for first time since divorce filing on outing with their kids

  15-09-2024 09:40 via foxnews.com
  
  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were spotted together Saturday for the first time since the "On the Floor" hitmaker filed for divorce from the Oscar winner last month.The 52-year-old actor and the 55-year-old singer were photographed with their children as they arrived together for lunch at Los Angeles' Beverly Hills Hotel in a black SUV.The former couple were seen exiting the vehicle and then walking side-by-side into the hotel.Lopez wore a long-sleeved black turtleneck crop top which she paired
  
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• US service member detained in Venezuela over alleged plans to destabilize the country

  15-09-2024 08:54 via foxnews.com
  
  A U.S. service member has been detained in Venezuela, the U.S. State Department said.On Saturday, Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech had been detained as they were accused of trying to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and overthrow the Venezuelan government, Reuters reported. In a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, the State Department denied the allegations with spokesman Matt Miller saying "any claims o
  
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• A stolen skull, a severed statue and a city divided

  15-09-2024 08:54 via bbc.com
  
  Hobart is grappling with the legacy of a surgeon who allegedly mutilated an Aboriginal man's remains.
  
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• Wittenberg University in Ohio cancels events, increases security after shooting threat

  15-09-2024 06:28 via foxnews.com
  
  A university in Ohio announced it is canceling campus activities on Sunday and is increasing the number of police officers on campus after receiving a shooting threat."Wittenberg University is currently taking extreme precautions following an email that threatened a potential shooting on campus tomorrow, Sunday, September 15, 2024. The message targeted Haitian members of our community," the university, located in Springfield, said in an alert to students.In the statement, Wittenberg Police said
  
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• 56 days: Kamala Harris has yet to do formal press conference since emerging as Democratic nominee

  15-09-2024 06:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Vice President Kamala Harris has gone exactly eight weeks as the presumptive, and now, official Democratic nominee for president without holding an official press conference. Under pressure to sit down for a substantive interview after weeks of stonewalling, Harris finally ended her interview drought last month in Georgia when she was joined by running mate Tim Walz for a pre-taped piece with CNN's Dana Bash that was a far cry from a traditional press conference.Trump held his third news co
  
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• Biden, Harris address Congressional Black Caucus: ‘The baton is in our hands’

  15-09-2024 05:36 via theguardian.com
  President and vice-president highlight importance of Black voters for November win and warn against Trump threatPresident Joe Biden and vice-president Kamala Harris spoke on Saturday at the Congressional Black Caucus’s Phoenix Awards dinner, bringing a message that its members were in a “battle for the soul of the nation”.Biden highlighted his relationship with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Black voters. Continue reading...
  
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• WATCH: Rhino calf brings joy to Australian zoo

  15-09-2024 05:18
  
  A rhino calf born recently at an Australian zoo was given the name "Jabulani," a Zulu word meaning for "rejoice."
  
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• Jenna Ortega says late Cameron Boyce stopped 'uncomfortable' audition kiss scene when they were teens

  15-09-2024 04:37 via foxnews.com
  
  Jenna Ortega recalled how the late Cameron Boyce stood up for her during an audition in which they were supposed to kiss when they were teenagers.The 21-year-old actress knew Boyce from a young age when they were both Disney Channel stars. The actor died in 2019 at the age of 20 after suffering a seizure while he was sleeping.Ortega and her "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice" co-stars Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara recently sat down for an interview with French TV outlet Canal+ during which the "Wedne
  
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