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The day Hezbollah's commander fell in Beirut

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 20.09.2024.

It displays 317 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.09.2024The day Hezbollah's commander fell in Beirut

Early morning reports highlighted Israel's strikes on Lebanon following Hezbollah's threats. By midday, tensions escalated as Israel conducted a "targeted strike" in Beirut. The situation intensified in the afternoon when Israel claimed to have killed a top Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil, along with other senior leaders. This strike, killing at least 14, marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Domestically, Trump's comments about Jewish voters and the Secret Service's admission of failures during the July assassination attempt dominated headlines. The Georgia Election Board's decision to require hand-counted ballots and Harris's campaign efforts in battleground states rounded out the day's significant developments, reflecting the growing focus on the upcoming election.

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NBC News

Trump suggests if he loses election, Jewish voters would 'have a lot to do with that'

Trump spoke at a campaign event on “Fighting Anti-Semitism in America.”
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00:49Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Boil as Trump Sounds Alarm

The newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel striking targets in Lebanon after Hezbollah's leader vowed retaliation for attacks on their communication devices (CNN, AP News, Washington Post). Trump's recent speech at a pro-Israel conference, where he warned of dire consequences for Israel if he loses the election, is also discussed (The Hill, CBS, ABC News).
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CNN

A new twist in a turbulent race

A scandal consuming a Trump protégé could harm the ex-president in the battleground sate of North Carolina
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Yahoo! News

At antisemitism event, Trump berates Jewish voters for lack of support

At an event focused on fighting antisemitism, the former president questioned why he lacks commanding support from Jewish voters.
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Yahoo! News

Trump suggests Jewish voters would have 'a lot to do' with it if he loses

At an event focused on fighting antisemitism, the former president questioned why he lacks commanding support from Jewish voters.
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04:01Israel Retaliates as Trump Courts Jewish Voters

The newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel striking targets in Lebanon after Hezbollah's leader vowed retaliation for attacks on their communication devices (CNN, AP News, Washington Post). Trump's recent speech at a pro-Israel conference, where he criticized Jewish voters who don't support him, is also widely discussed (Yahoo, CBS, ABC News).
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CNN

Middle East on edge as Israel pounds Lebanon

Israel carries out one of the heaviest aerial bombardments on Lebanon over the past year, as Hezbollah chief vows retaliation for deadly device attacks
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CNN

How Trump risks being doomed by a protégé in North Carolina

Whether Mark Robinson’s political scandal will seriously hurt Trump’s chances is a complex question
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The Biden administration on Friday announced that it has selected 25 battery technology projects to receive $3 billion in federal funding. The projects receiving federal funds pertain to various aspects of battery production, including mineral extraction and refining, battery recycling and battery materials manufacturing. The funds come from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will...
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05:37Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Flare

The newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel conducting heavy aerial bombardments on Lebanon (CNN, NBC News, NYTimes). Hezbollah's leader has vowed retaliation for recent device attacks. Trump's comments at an antisemitism event, questioning Jewish voter support, are also discussed (Yahoo, Fox News). Domestically, concerns about mail delays affecting ballot returns are highlighted (NPR).
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking on a front-and-center role in the response to the second assassination attempt against former President Trump, catapulting him back onto the national political stage. DeSantis announced on Tuesday that the state would open their own criminal investigation into the latest attempt on Trump’s life, in which a man was...
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The multilayered nature of presidential and candidate security is complicating calls for former President Trump to have the same level of protection as a sitting president, prompting a Republican clash with Secret Service, who says Trump’s security is already at the highest level. The sitting president has the support of a vast infrastructure that includes the...
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Conservatives have secured multiple victories in the higher education space the past few years, taking advantage of missteps by opponents and a more aggressive movement that is unlikely to slow down its battle with college administrators. A major blow to affirmative action, eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and colleges recently implementing neutral...
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06:33Israel Strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah Tensions Soar

The newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel conducting heavy airstrikes in Lebanon following Hezbollah's vow to retaliate for recent device attacks (Washington Post, CNN, NBC). Domestically, Trump's comments at an antisemitism event, questioning Jewish voter support, are widely discussed (AP News, Yahoo, ABC News). The presidential campaign is gaining attention, with reports on Harris's increased online spending compared to Trump (NYTimes, MSNBC).
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NBC News

Early in-person voting begins in 3 key states

Virginia, Minnesota and South Dakota voters can cast their ballot early.
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Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen voter ID measure sought by former President Trump, through the lower chamber Wednesday, prompting House GOP leadership to shift gears....
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08:01Israel Pounds Lebanon as Tensions Soar

The newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon, with Israel conducting heavy airstrikes in response to Hezbollah's threats (CNN, Washington Post). Early voting begins in key states for the upcoming election (ABC News, NPR). Trump's recent comments about Jewish voters continue to draw attention (AP News, Yahoo). A reporter's alleged relationship with RFK Jr. during his campaign is discussed (The Daily Beast, NY Post).
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Here is what we know about Judge Kevin Mullins, his alleged killer and the county they both served.
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NBC News

Rockets launched into Israel by Hezbollah as world leaders urge de-escalation

About 120 rockets were fired toward Israel by midday on Friday, the IDF said.
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Former President Trump, speaking at two events raising awareness for combating antisemitism, is telegraphing that a loss in the 2024 presidential election largely would be blamed on the American Jewish vote. The Republican presidential nominee lashed out at what he said is 40 percent support among the Jewish American community in the U.S., saying the...
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Yahoo! News

Trump says Jewish voters will bear 'a lot' of blame if he loses

At an event focused on fighting antisemitism, the former president questioned why he lacks commanding support from Jewish voters.
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08:57Israel Strikes Back as Hezbollah Rockets Fly

The newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel conducting heavy airstrikes in Lebanon following Hezbollah's rocket attacks (ABC News, Washington Post). Trump's comments at antisemitism events, questioning Jewish voter support, continue to draw attention (The Hill, AP News). Domestically, the media discusses challenges faced by migrants in Martha's Vineyard (Boston Globe) and a controversial theologian's changing stance on LGBTQ relationships in Christianity (NPR).
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Voters now see Vice President Harris and former President Trump as roughly equal over who would best support the economy, according to a new survey. The latest poll, conducted by The Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found voters are split on who they trust to handle the economy. Harris earns 41 percent support...
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Yahoo! News

At antisemitism event, Trump bemoans lack of support from Jewish voters

At an event focused on fighting antisemitism, the former president questioned why he lacks commanding support from Jewish voters.
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Sahra Wagenknecht’s new party has followed rather than resisted Germany’s shift to the right. But its perceived antiestablishment stance has likely carved it out a niche — especially on foreign policy.
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09:29Israel Strikes Back: Targeted Attack in Beirut

The newspapers report on Israel's escalating military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with a "targeted strike" in Beirut and heavy aerial bombardments (CBS, CNN, Washington Post). Trump's controversial comments about Jewish voters continue to draw attention (Yahoo, HuffPost). Domestically, media discusses Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal troubles and allegations against him (LA Times, NY Post).
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CNN

Israel launches strike on Beirut

Extensive damage seen as Israel says it carried out a ‘targeted strike’ on Lebanon capital, after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel
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Vice President Harris sat down with Wired for an interview as part of the magazine’s YouTube series, where she outlined her campaign’s priorities and weighed in on Taylor Swift’s endorsement. Harris's participation this week in Wired’s video series, in which celebrities answer “The Web's Most Searched Questions,” came as she has faced scrutiny for her...
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NBC News

Israel carries out 'targeted strike' in Beirut: IDF says

About 120 rockets were fired toward Israel by midday on Friday, the IDF said.
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CNN

Israel launches strike on southern Beirut

Extensive damage seen as Israel says it carried out a ‘targeted strike’ on Lebanon capital, after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel
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Yahoo! News

5 takeaways from the latest flurry of Harris-Trump polls

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10:01Beirut Targeted: Israel Strikes Back

The newspapers report on Israel's "targeted strike" in Beirut, escalating tensions with Hezbollah (ABC, CNN, NYTimes, WSJ). This follows Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel, with about 120 rockets fired by midday (ABC, CNN). The strike marks the first Israeli attack on Lebanon's capital since July, resulting in casualties (NYTimes). Meanwhile, Trump's comments about Jewish voters continue to draw attention (Yahoo, The Hill).
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NBC News

Israel carries out 'targeted strike' in Beirut, IDF says

About 120 rockets were fired toward Israel by midday on Friday, the IDF said.
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CNN

Israel targets senior Hezbollah figure in Beirut strike

Extensive damage seen as Israel says it carried out a ‘targeted strike’ on Lebanon capital, after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel
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The election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball has shifted two key House races into toss-ups, moving Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D) seat in Alaska away from Democrats and Rep. Michelle Steel’s (R) seat in California away from Republicans.  Forecasters were “impressed” that Peltola won more than 50 percent of the vote in Alaska’s all-party, top-four primary last...
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The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Nevada Green Party’s request for an emergency order putting its candidate, Jill Stein, on the presidential ballot in the key swing state. Without any noted dissents, the justices declined to disturb a ruling from Nevada’s high court earlier this month barring Green Party candidates from appearing. Third-party ballot...
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Visiting Rome this week, Keir Starmer might have been expected to signal political differences with Giorgia Meloni. Instead he endorsed her approach to repressing migration, showing how much liberals have swallowed the far right’s agenda.
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An Ohio pastor who authorities say used a bullhorn to incite the mob on Jan. 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to prison Thursday after being found guilty of mulitple offenses. William Dunfee, 59, was sentenced on Thursday to two and a half years in prison and three years of supervised release, according...
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NBC News

At least 8 dead after Israel carries out 'targeted strike' in Beirut, IDF says

About 120 rockets were fired toward Israel by midday on Friday, the IDF said.
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Sisi has consolidated power in the presidency and its security apparatus, gutting the state’s political parties and amending the constitution to enshrine his authority.
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11:05Israel Strikes Beirut, Targeting Hezbollah Leader

The newspapers report on Israel's "targeted strike" in Beirut, escalating tensions with Hezbollah (ABC, CNN, NYTimes, WSJ, Washington Post). This follows Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel, with about 120 rockets fired by midday (ABC, CNN). The strike reportedly targeted a senior Hezbollah figure, Ibrahim Aqeel, accused of involvement in 1983 bombings (NYTimes). The U.S. had previously warned against escalation (CBS).
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CNN

8 killed as Israeli strike targets top Hezbollah figure in Beirut

The US has offered a $7M bounty for Ibrahim Aqil, who is accused of a role in a 1983 bombing that killed 241 US personnel
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The House unanimously passed a bill on Friday that seeks to bolster former President Trump’s security, the first legislative move the chamber has made in response to the second apparent assassination attempt against the Republican presidential nominee. The House cleared the legislation — titled the Enhanced Presidential Security Act — in a bipartisan 405-0 vote, sending it...
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NBC News

At least 9 dead after Israel carries out 'targeted strike' in Beirut, IDF says

About 120 rockets were fired toward Israel by midday on Friday, the IDF said.
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California's greenhouse gas emissions have plunged in recent years across most sectors, falling about 2.4 percent in 2022 in comparison to the previous year, state regulators reported on Friday. The release of such pollutants declined by 9.3 million metric tons during that period, in large part due to the increased usage of clean fuels and...
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Two things are happening in New York City at once: the Eric Adams administration is mired in police and corruption scandals, and New Yorkers are suffering greatly under austerity. It’s a perfect opportunity for a mayoral challenger from the Left.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday signed multiple artificial intelligence (AI) bills aimed at preventing the misuse of sexually explicit deepfakes. Newsom's signature on the three AI-related bills marks the Golden State's latest efforts to place guardrails on the advancing technology amid concerns over the spread of deepfakes, which can generate images, audio, video...
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12:01Beirut Blitz: Israel Strikes Hezbollah Heartland

The newspapers report on Israel's "targeted strike" in Beirut, which killed at least 8 people and targeted a senior Hezbollah figure (ABC, CNN, NYTimes, Washington Post). This follows Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel (ABC, CNN). The strike has escalated tensions in the region, with the U.S. previously warning against escalation (CBS). Domestically, media discusses Kamala Harris's recent public appearances (Breitbart, The Hill) and concerns about AI's impact on elections (The Hill).
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CNN

Israel claims it killed top Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike

US had $7 million bounty on Ibrahim Aqil, one of Lebanese group’s most senior military leaders; 9 killed and dozens injured in strike
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), House Democrats' campaign arm, raised $22 million in the month after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race. “The DCCC raised an eye-popping $22.3 million in August, leaving the House Democratic campaign arm with more than $87 million on hand in the final stretch of the election,” the...
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NBC News

Key Hezbollah leader, commanders killed in strike on Lebanon, Israel says

Ibrahim Aqil, the leader, was planning an attack on Israel, the IDF said.
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The Georgia Election Board ruled on Friday that ballots must be hand-counted by local precincts despite concerns from election officials and opposition from some state officials. The Georgia Election Board ruled 3-2 to require ballots to be hand counted — an added layer to the machine count that already takes place. The rule change comes...
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Presented by Novo Nordisk — ☕Plus: More RFK Jr. drama {beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) described the news of the last 24 hours very well. “I feel like today was very none of my business.” Yes, senator. I feel the same way. Yet here we are … OK, let’s get into...
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Yahoo! News

Beirut strike kills suspect in 1983 Lebanon bombings that killed 300 Americans

Israel carried out an airstrike in Beirut that killed Hezbollah's operations commander Ibrahim Aqil, who was also wanted by the U.S.
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CNN

Israel claims it killed Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike

The US had a $7 million bounty on Ibrahim Aqil, one of the Lebanese group’s most senior military leaders; 9 killed and dozens injured in strike
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13:07Beirut Blitz: Israel Takes Out Hezbollah Commander

The newspapers report extensively on Israel's targeted strike in Beirut, which reportedly killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil (ABC, CNN, NBC, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post). This attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. In domestic news, there's focus on Kamala Harris's campaign efforts and polling numbers (Yahoo, AP News).
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North Carolina gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has been the center of attention following a bombshell report released by CNN that linked that state's GOP lieutenant governor to an account that made many offensive statements on a porn site’s message board. Robinson denied the allegations in a post on the social platform X shortly before CNN...
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First lady Jill Biden emphasized the importance of a “peaceful transfer of power” in January in an article from NBC News that published Friday. “I think we have to vote. As Americans, you know, that’s a right that we’ve been given, and I think we have to take advantage of that, and then we have to have...
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Vice President Harris has taken the lead in pollster Nate Silver's election forecast and model for the first time since Aug. 28. Harris now leads in the polling aggregation with 48.9 percent to Trump’s 46.1 percent. Silver in a story noting the shift emphasized how tight the race is between Harris and Trump. This is...
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NBC News

Lack of communication, drone issues plagued Secret Service at Trump rally: Report

The internal Secret Service report is the first of many by various agencies.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's belief that Russians and Ukrainians are one people is based on a highly inaccurate reconstruction of Russian and Ukrainian history, and the shared language of the two nations is a powerful bond that can give rise to illusions of unity.
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Republicans are doubling down on mendacious, racist insanity over Haitians in Springfield, Ohio. But the incident is also a window into how many top Democrats have all but abandoned immigrant rights.
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An internal Secret Service review found “multiple operational and communications failures” by the agency in its the lead up to the assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pa. The initial findings found numerous gaps in planning, including an unclear chain of command between the agency and local law enforcement partners at the rally...
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Vice President Harris is slated to deliver remarks Friday at a campaign event in the key swing state of Georgia, with a particular focus on the issue of abortion. Her remarks will likely highlight the stories of two women whose deaths she blames on the state’s abortion ban passed by Republicans after the Supreme Court...
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14:25Beirut Blitz: Israel Takes Out Hezbollah Commander

The newspapers report extensively on an Israeli airstrike in Beirut that allegedly killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil (CNN, NYTimes, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal). This attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Additionally, multiple sources discuss a Secret Service report detailing failures preceding a July assassination attempt on Trump (ABC, CBS, The Hill, USA Today).
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Breitbart’s Jon Kahn thanked former President Donald Trump for being the “Fighter America Needs.” When asked about the takeaway of the song is thus far in an interview Friday on Sirius XM’s Breitbart News Daily, Kahn told host Mike Slater: “to recognize who President Trump really is and what he goes up against and we owe it to him to keep fighting alongside him regardless of what we’re going through in our lives.”
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Israeli officials said Friday they eliminated top Hezbollah commanders in a targeted strike in Beirut, including an officer involved in planning multiple attacks against Israel. The Israeli Air Force killed Ibrahim Aqil, the head of Hezbollah's operations unit and the commander of the elite special forces unit the Radwan Force, according to a release from...
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CNN

Beirut strike killed Hezbollah senior leaders, IDF claims

US had $7 million bounty on Ibrahim Aqil, one of Lebanese group’s most senior military leaders; 12 killed and dozens injured in strike
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CNN

Beirut strike killed Hezbollah senior figures, IDF claims

US had $7 million bounty on Ibrahim Aqil, one of Lebanese group’s most senior military leaders; 12 killed and dozens injured in strike
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China may be preparing a surprise attack against Japan, involving a massive missile barrage against all major U.S. and Japanese military installations, in order to maximize the effectiveness of a massive amphibious operation to conquer Taiwan.
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CNN

Georgia election board requires ballots be hand-counted

The rules approved by Trump allies comes despite warnings from GOP state officials and election workers
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The head of the NAACP is calling on North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to suspend his gubernatorial campaign after a report unveiled racist comments he allegedly made on a porn site's message board. “Anyone who identifies themselves as a Black Nazi or who would resurrect the concept of institutionalized slavery has no place in...
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y) said that her House office was "tagged with blood-splattered signs accusing [her] of supporting terrorism" after she condemned Israel over a series of explosions across Lebanon involving pagers that targeted members of militant group Hezbollah. "Yesterday my House office was tagged with blood-splattered signs accusing me of supporting terrorism after I questioned...
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15:21Beirut Blitz: Hezbollah Commander Eliminated

The newspapers report extensively on Israel's airstrike in Beirut, which allegedly killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil (CNN, NYTimes, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, AP News). This attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The strike left 12 people dead and damaged buildings in a Beirut suburb, according to Lebanese officials.
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The Supreme Court of Wisconsin has agreed to rule on whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will stay on the ballot after the independent candidate-turned-Trump backed filed a Sept. 3 lawsuit seeking to have his name removed. Kennedy has been petitioning states across the country to strike his name from the list of 2024 presidential candidates...
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Dawn Roberts, the co-chair of former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s campaign in Iowa, said Friday she would be endorsing Vice President Harris. In a column in the Des Moines Register, Roberts said she was “at a loss” when both of the presidential candidates were in or near their 80s. As a lifelong Republican, she...
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A North Carolina judge has rejected Republicans' request to bar students and school employees from using digital identification cards to vote.  Wake Superior Court Judge Keith Gregory denied on Thursday the temporary restraining order from the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the North Carolina Republican Party, which sought to prevent the University of North Carolina...
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Yahoo! News

Beirut strike kills suspect in 1983 Lebanon bombings that killed 300 people

Israel carried out an airstrike in Beirut that killed Hezbollah's operations commander Ibrahim Aqil, who was also wanted by the U.S.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it has approved the first flu vaccine that can be self-administered, with this version being a nasal spray as opposed to an injection. The vaccine FluMist, manufactured by MedImmune, which was acquired by AstraZeneca in 2007, was first approved by the FDA in 2003 for individuals between...
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16:25Beirut Blitz: Hezbollah Commander Eliminated

The newspapers report extensively on Israel's airstrike in Beirut, which allegedly killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil (CNN, NYTimes, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo, AP News). This attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Additionally, multiple sources discuss a Secret Service report detailing failures preceding a July assassination attempt on Trump (ABC, CBS, NPR, Politico).
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Yahoo! News

Beirut strike kills suspect in deadly 1983 U.S. embassy, Marine barracks bombings

Israel carried out an airstrike in Beirut that killed Hezbollah's operations commander Ibrahim Aqil, who was also wanted by the U.S.
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The Israeli military announced that they have taken out Ibrahim Aqil, the leader of the Islamist terrorist group Hezbollah, who was held responsible for the 1983 attack on U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of 220 Marines, 18 Navy sailors, and three Army soldiers.
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A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt’s family against the U.S. government will go to trial in 2026, a judge said Friday during a status hearing in the case. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes set a trial date of July 20, 2026, after lawyers for Babbitt’s estate and the government both...
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Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) criticized the US ambassador to Nicaragua over oil and gas policy in Venezuela in a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing on Friday.   “You’re sending a very weak message to [President Nicolás] Maduro,” said Salazar, who serves as chair of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere. “I’m sure they're analyzing this hearing...
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Local prosecutors dropped a weapons charge against Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) for bringing a firearm to Dulles International Airport over the summer, court records show.  Spartz was scheduled to be arraigned on the misdemeanor charge on Friday, but the case docket was updated to enter a nolle prosequi, a legal term that translates to “not...
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Vice President Harris spoke forcefully Friday about the pain experienced by women in states with abortion bans, placing the blame for their suffering squarely on Republicans and former President Trump.  In remarks focused solely on abortion rights, Harris in Atlanta invoked the name of Amber Nicole Thurman, a 28-year-old Georgia woman who died of an...
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Presented by TerraPower — The Pennsylvania plant is the site of a 1979 partial nuclear meltdown {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Microsoft strikes deal to reopen Three Mile Island nuclear plant Nuclear energy operator Constellation Energy will reopen the Three Mile Island facility in Pennsylvania, the site of a...
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Presented by the National Council on Aging — Drama in the North Carolina's governor's race is injecting uncertainty into the race for president {beacon} Evening Report   © AP North Carolina becoming 2024 wildcard Controversy surrounding the Republican nominee in North Carolina's gubernatorial battle is injecting fresh uncertainty into the presidential race. GOP nominee...
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17:37Beirut Blitz: Hezbollah Commander Falls

The newspapers extensively report on Israel's airstrike in Beirut, which allegedly killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil (CNN, NYTimes, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo, AP News). This attack marks a significant escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The death toll has risen to 14, with dozens injured (CNN). In domestic news, Georgia's election board voted to require hand-counting of ballots (One America News Network, Fox News).
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Presented by Lockheed Martin — Israel says it killed a top Hezbollah commander in a Beirut strike {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Israel says it killed top Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike The strike came shortly after Hezbollah fired some 140 rockets at Israel on Friday. © Getty Israel said...
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Yahoo! News

Trump's false claims about mail-in voting escalate as election nears

While attacking mail-in voting, Donald Trump has suggested he may wage legal battles like those that followed his 2020 election loss.
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With election day less than two months away, Vice President Harris will hold a rally in the key swing state of Wisconsin Friday evening. Recent polling out of Wisconsin signals Harris and former President Trump are in a much closer race in the Badger State than previously thought. It's a shift from The Hill/Decision Desk...
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NBC News

Harris campaign, Jewish groups blast Trump blaming Jewish voters if he loses

"Donald Trump is resorting to the oldest antisemitic tropes," her campaign said.
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Presented by Plan B One Step — For the first time, adults will be able to administer their own flu vaccines after the FDA approved a nasal spray to be administered without a health care provider being involved {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine Adults will...
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Yahoo! News

Israeli airstrike hits densely populated area of Beirut, kills top Hezbollah figure

Friday's airstrike — the deadliest such attack on Lebanon's capital in decades — hit during rush hour.
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Yahoo! News

Israeli airstrike levels high-rise in Beirut, killing top Hezbollah military official

Friday's airstrike — the deadliest such attack on Lebanon's capital in decades — hit during rush hour.
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18:49Beirut Blitz: Hezbollah Commander Falls

The newspapers report extensively on Israel's airstrike in Beirut, which killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil (CNN, NYTimes, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo, AP News). This attack has escalated tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. In US politics, Harris's campaign criticizes Trump's comments about Jewish voters (ABC News), while Georgia's election board faces scrutiny over voting procedures (Common Dreams, The Hill).
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A long-expected deal to reduce U.S. troop presence in Iraq will likely be announced next week, two administration officials said Friday. The agreement with Iraq, which would reduce American troops in the country, will come even as the battle persists against what remains of ISIS in Iraq and Syria. “ISIS has definitely been severely defeated,...
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Yahoo! News

Secret Service releases report on July Trump shooting: 'This was a failure'

The agency's acting director suggested that disciplinary measures would be taken against some staff after the assassination attempt.
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CNN

Republicans sue election officials to purge voter rolls in key states

Attempts by conservatives to question the accuracy of voter rolls are prompting concern from the DOJ
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Harris campaign adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms said the vice president’s comment to Oprah Thursday night that she would shoot someone who broke into her house were a “joke.” “It was a joke and she knew that we would still be talking about it today, but I think it‘s important that people know that the vice...
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Yahoo! News

What we know so far about the shooting of a Kentucky judge

A judge was fatally shot in his chambers by a local sheriff after an argument at a courthouse in Whitesburg, Ky.
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Yahoo! News

Kentucky judge allegedly slain by sheriff's deputy. Here's what we know.

A judge was fatally shot in his chambers by a local sheriff after an argument at a courthouse in Whitesburg, Ky.
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CNN

Hezbollah confirms top commander killed in Israeli airstrike on Beirut

Death toll has risen to 14 with dozens injured in Israeli strike on southern Beirut, Lebanon heath ministry says
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Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) suggested that North Carolina’s GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson should take legal action against the media or exit the race.  “If the reporting on Mark Robinson is a total media fabrication, he needs to take immediate legal action,” Tillis said in a Friday post on X. “If the reporting is...
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20:01Beirut Blitz: Hezbollah Commander Falls

The newspapers extensively report on Israel's airstrike in Beirut, which killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil (CNN, NYTimes, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo, AP News). The attack, resulting in 14 deaths, marks a significant escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. In US politics, GOP Senator Tillis suggests North Carolina's gubernatorial candidate Robinson should take legal action or exit the race (The Hill).
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Vice President Harris on Friday night told rallygoers in Wisconsin not to pay too much attention to the polls, which paint the presidential race as largely neck-and-neck against former President Trump, while she still considers herself the underdog. “46 days until the election. And, what we know, this is going to be a tight race...
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Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shrugged off Republicans’ “mistakes” in making false claims about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, attacking the media for focusing on a “fringe aspect” of a larger story.  "So when people are having, exchanging heated thoughts about an important subject affecting Americans, they're going to say things in a way that...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to reprimand billionaire Elon Musk for skipping a previously-scheduled September testimony part of the agency’s investigation into the businessman’s $44 billion takeover of Twitter.  Tesla’s CEO was scheduled to testify on Sept. 10 in front of the agency’s three lawyers, the SEC said in a Friday filing....
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21:21Beirut Blitz: Hezbollah Commander Falls

The newspapers report extensively on Israel's airstrike in Beirut, which killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil (CNN, NPR, Washington Post, Yahoo). The attack, resulting in 14 deaths, marks a significant escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. In US politics, North Carolina Republicans express concern over Mark Robinson's candidacy for governor (NYTimes), while the SEC plans to reprimand Elon Musk for skipping testimony on the Twitter takeover (The Hill).
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Yahoo! News

Trump said Jewish voters will bear blame if he loses. The backlash has been swift.

"I wasn't treated properly by the voters who happen to be Jewish," Trump said at an event meant to highlight antisemitism.
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Yahoo! News

New York state reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade

Eastern equine encephalitis was identified in an individual by state health officials on Friday for the first time since 2015.
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Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was “shocked” by the recent report regarding a former New York City official in charge of the COVID-19 pandemic who admitted he was partying during lockdowns — all while telling others to stay at home. “I had no knowledge of it,” de Blasio said during...
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CNN

Harris is banking on one key issue

The fired-up VP adopted a rapid-response mentality to seize on the issue of abortion rights this week, including at a hastily arranged event in Georgia
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