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World - The Wall Street Journal
Israeli Special Forces Launch Raids Into Lebanon Ahead of Possible Ground Incursion
The small, targeted raids are aimed at gathering intelligence ahead of a possible broader ground incursion that could come as soon as this week.1 hour ago - Israel -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Biden’s Homestretch, Selfies on Air Force One and a Chorus of ‘Thank You, Joe’
In the months since President Biden dropped out of the race, Democratic voters have bombarded him with words of gratitude. But they are, at least in part, thanking him for quitting.2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Politics - The Hill
Thousands of Verizon users report outages
Thousands of Verizon users across the country were experiencing service outages Monday morning. More than 100,000 Verizon users had reported outages as of midday Monday, according to Downdetector. ...4 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Purdue fires OC Harrell amid offensive struggles
Purdue fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell on Sunday as the team has struggled to score points against FBS competition.4 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene leaves over 100 dead, thousands unaccounted for in Southeast
With homes destroyed and entire communities isolated, residents of the Southeast United States face the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
U.K. closing its last coal-fired power plant
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Top stories - CBS News
Georgia chemical plant fire forces thousands of evacuations near Atlanta
Thousands of people were evacuated Sunday when a chemical plant fire sent a large, hazardous plume of smoke into the air about 30 miles east of Atlanta. It's unclear when residents can return home.6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.7 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
BioLab chemical plant fire in Georgia prompts evacuation orders
A shelter-in-place advisory is extended in Rockdale County, Georgia, after a fire and chemical release erupted at a BioLab plant east of Atlanta. Thousands of residents in the city of Conyers were ...8 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California Forces a Rethink of A.I. Rules
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to veto wide-ranging set of rules for artificial intelligence companies underscores the political difficulty of policing the technology.8 hours ago - California -
Top stories - BBC News
Landmark moment as UK closes last coal power station
The UK's last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is due to end operations on Monday.10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Israeli ground operation into Lebanon could begin imminently, U.S. officials say
Hamas leader in Lebanon killed; Israel strikes central Beirut for first time in 18 years12 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - ABC News
Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire
A sprinkler head malfunctioned around 5 a.m. at a Georgia BioLab plant.16 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
‘Hizbollah is voiceless’: Lebanon’s most powerful force reels from loss of leader
Israel’s assassination of Hassan Nasrallah shakes militant group and raises fears of civil strife in a fragile nation16 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Huge plumes of smoke from US chemical plant fire
The fire at a BioLab facility in Conyers has forced road closures and evacuation orders.17 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Thousands of dockworkers set to strike early next week
Thousands of dockworkers at major ports in the East and Gulf coasts are girding to strike as early as Tuesday. The move could snarl commercial shipping on a massive scale and disrupt the national ...18 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Lebanon death toll passes 100
Airstrike on Sunday night marks the first time the IDF has struck Beirut outside its southern suburbs since 2006; Israel launches wave of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. See all our ...19 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - The New York Times
Fire at Rockdale County BioLab in Georgia Prompts Evacuations
A fire in the plant caused water to interact with a chemical that set off the plume, prompting evacuations for large parts of Conyers, Ga., officials said.20 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Chemical plant fire forces evacuations near Atlanta
A huge fire at a chemical plant near Atlanta tonight has forced people out of their homes. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.21 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
End of an era as Britain’s last coal-fired power plant shuts down
UK’s 142-year history of coal-fired electricity ends as turbines at Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant in Nottinghamshire stop for good. Britain’s only remaining coal power plant at Ratcliffe-on-Soar in ...21 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Georgia chemical lab fire prompts road closures and evacuations
A fire broke out at a chemical plant just east of Atlanta on Sunday, prompting officials to ask residents in the area to evacuate.23 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Residents ordered to evacuate or shelter in place after fire at chemical plant
People in the northern part of Rockdale County were ordered to evacuate and others were told to shelter in place with windows and doors closed.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
‘The damage is astronomical’: Helene forces queues to form for aid in Asheville
People lined up at a food bank in Asheville, N.C., after Hurricane Helene brought down trees, power lines and feet of rain in some areas. Some said they were caught off guard by the storm’s toll on ...Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Twins support Baldelli amid 'Fire Rocco' chants
Twins players backed manager Rocco Baldelli on Saturday after weeks of fans chanting for his firing amid the team's late-season collapse.Yesterday - MLB -
Tech - ABC News
October's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will dazzle parts of South America and Pacific
A “ring of fire" eclipse of the sun will cross the Pacific and the tips of Argentina and ChileYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Spotify temporarily goes down as thousands left without access to tunes
More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Taiwan detects China's test-firing of missiles
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missileYesterday - China -
World - The Guardian
Melting glaciers force Switzerland and Italy to redraw part of Alpine border
Two countries agree to modifications beneath Matterhorn peak, one of Europe’s highest summits. Switzerland and Italy have redrawn a border that traverses an Alpine peak as melting glaciers shift ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Kirby says Israeli strike on Hezbollah ‘good for the world,’ calls for cease-fire
National Security Spokesperson John Kirby joined CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday morning, where he said Israel’s recent strikes that killed Hezbollah leaders were “good for the world” and called ...Yesterday - Israel -
World - ABC News
Suspect arrested after allegedly setting fires and driving into shops in Germany
Authorities say a man has been arrested after allegedly setting two fires in the western German city of Essen that left 30 people injured and driving a van into two shopsYesterday -
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