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World - ABC News
Survivors grapple with aid cuts and the Taliban a year after massive Afghan earthquake
The devastating earthquake that hit western Afghanistan's Herat province a year ago was a major challenge for the Taliban1 hour ago - Afghanistan -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump mixes somber remembrance with heated rhetoric in his return to Butler
Trump set the stage for a bruising final month of the presidential campaign during a return visit to the Pennsylvania venue where a gunman attempted to assassinate him this summer.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Revealed: Premier League’s £100,000 ‘freebies’ operation to target cabinet and MPs amid battle over new regulator
English football’s top league and clubs handed Keir Starmer and nine cabinet ministers tickets worth thousands of pounds as it ramped up campaign against watchdog. Keir Starmer faces a new row in ...15 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Ben Stokes confident England have characters who can take the heat
Pressure will be on inexperienced bowling lineup as tourists aim to repeat triumph of 2022. Last month as much rain fell on Bedfordshire as Multan has in a year. The city gets about 2mm in an ...16 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
In California, heat and dry conditions make arson a more potent threat
In California, nearly half the acres burned this year were due to blazes allegedly ignited by arson. The damage shows how climate change is exacerbating the danger of arson.17 hours ago - California -
World - The New York Times
‘Mom, I Want to Live’: A Young Girl Battles War and Cancer
Sonya Liakh was diagnosed with eye cancer at age 2. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted her treatment, her family faced a desperate struggle.21 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Indian troops kill 31 suspected Maoist rebels in forest battle
At least 31 suspected Maoist rebels were killed in a battle with Indian troops in central India, police said Saturday22 hours ago - India -
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Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina's massive cleanup efforts underway more than a week after Helene
Towns like Marshall, North Carolina, positioned next to the French Broad River, are working to clean up the mud caused by Hurricane Helene flooding. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Iran's supreme leader issues warning to Israel amid ongoing attacks
Israel launched another series of missile strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon Friday as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered remarks in Tehran, Iran's capital. He ...Yesterday - Israel -
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Business - MarketWatch
Investors question Fed’s rate cut amid signs of faster economic growth
Something unexpected is happening on the road to the much-hoped-for soft landing in the U.S.: The growing possibility of an economic reacceleration, which handed Treasury yields their biggest ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
California regroups after Newsom veto
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, October 4, 2024 LEADING THE DAY Newsom AI veto likely to stand Image © AP California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) this week vetoed perhaps ...Yesterday - California -
Politics - The Hill
Dead heat gets even hotter for Harris
Kamala Harris' campaign is facing pressure as polls tighten, and her recent actions such as visiting the southern border, giving an economic speech, and holding a softball interview suggest that ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Electric cars brought from China to the EU to be hit with steep tax rise
The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.Yesterday - China -
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Top stories - CBS News
L.A. district attorney reviews Menendez brothers case amid new evidence
Erik and Lyle Menendez have each served 34 years in their life sentence after being convicted of the 1989 murder of their parents. Now, the Los Angeles district attorney is reviewing the murder ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Blasts Shake Beirut as Israel Targets Remaining Hezbollah Leaders, Officials Say
Israeli officials said warplanes bombed an underground bunker where senior Hezbollah officials were meeting, including the presumed successor to the group’s recently assassinated leader.2 days ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades. Plant cover across the Antarctic peninsula has soared more than tenfold over the last few ...2 days ago - Climate -
Top stories - NBC News
Israel targets Hezbollah's presumed new leader in massive Beirut attack
Huge Israeli strikes hit near Beirut airport; Iran's supreme leader to speak after missile attack2 days ago - Israel -
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Sports - ESPN
Germany name uncapped trio amid keeper crisis
Germany have selected three goalkeepers who are yet to make a senior international appearance ahead of their Nations League games against Bosnia and the Netherlands.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Massive blasts in Beirut after renewed Israeli air strikes
Explosions are seen close to Beirut's airport as Israel continues targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.2 days ago - Israel -
World - Financial Times
The ransomware battle is shifting — so should our response
Billions of dollars are being lost each year and critical infrastructure is coming under threat2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Falcons get a massive night from Kirk Cousins, find a way to come back and beat Buccaneers
The Buccaneers and Falcons went down to the wire.2 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Israel Warns Some Southern Lebanon Communities to Evacuate as It Battles Hezbollah
The Israeli military urged civilians in more than 20 towns and villages across southern Lebanon to leave their homes, expanding its evacuation warnings as it works to push Hezbollah back from the ...2 days ago - Israel -
Business - CNBC
Panic buying amid U.S. ports strike is creating supermarket supply concerns
Grocery stores and retailers say consumers are panic buying products over shortage concerns due to East and Gulf Coast ports strike, but fears are unfounded.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
October heat wave sets dozens of records in California and Arizona
More than 50 new heat records were set on Wednesday, as an October heat wave continues to bake California and Arizona.2 days ago - California -
Politics - The Hill
California to see unusual October heat wave with record-setting temperatures
California is set to see an unusual October heat wave with a chance of record-setting temperatures in the coming days, the National Weather Service (NWS) said Wednesday. “Record-breaking heat will ...2 days ago - California -
Business - Inc.
Judge Blocks California’s Deepfake Crackdown Law
Judge John A. Mendez said AI and deepfakes pose significant risks, but the contentious law likely violates the First Amendment.2 days ago - California -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 NBA offseason grades, player movement: Knicks go all in with massive trades, Lakers don't move the needle
Keeping track of who's in and who's out for every NBA team and assessing the impact of the moves2 days ago - NBA -
Tech - GameSpot
Documentary Shows Stalker 2 Is "An Element Of Resistance" Amid Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it threw the entire country into chaos. Missiles fell on Ukrainian cities and Russian soldiers pushed over its borders. For developers at Ukrainian ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
Tech - Wired
As Wildfires Rage, California’s Insurance Market Is in Crisis
Providers are offering fewer and fewer policies because of costlier climate-fueled fires, homeowners moving into riskier areas, and outdated regulation of the insurance industry.2 days ago - California -
Politics - The Hill
Everything is getting politicized in heated Trump-Harris battle
Disaster response, the Secret Service and a city of 60,000 people in Ohio all have become fodder for an increasingly heated campaign season, underscoring how once nonpolitical events and people are ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The New York Times
Amid Sanctions, Russian Oil Tankers Are Flying New Flags
A shadowy network of ships has registered in Gabon, highlighting how Vladimir V. Putin is building an economy beyond the reach of Western sanctions.3 days ago - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Wildfires are burning through humanity’s carbon budget, study shows
Forests around world being changed from carbon sinks into carbon sources, making it harder to slow global heating. Wildfires are burning through the carbon budget that humans have allocated ...3 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Maui officials reveal the cause of deadly Lahaina wildfire
A report from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found that broken power lines caused the deadly August 2023 wildfire in Maui.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Battle rages over treasure at 'most valuable shipwreck in the world'
Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn.3 days ago