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5 things to know for October 3: Trump, Kavanaugh, Indonesia, prison break

Don't be surprised if you get a text message today from President Trump. The first nationwide test of the "presidential alert" system happens midday. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Trump won't be sending 'presidential alert' from his phone, FEMA says

The "presidential alert" headed to Americans' cell phones won't actually be written by President Donald Trump, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Tuesday.

'Presidential Alert': Trump text slides to October 3

You'll soon be getting a message on your phone from the President of the United States -- whether you are a supporter or not.

Trump mocks Christine Blasey Ford's testimony, tells people to 'think of your son'

President Donald Trump for the first time directly mocked Christine Blasey Ford's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee by casting doubt on her testimony during a campaign rally.

Diego Forlan: Luis Suarez 'spoke to right professionals' to change

Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez formed a formidable forward line for Uruguay for many years. But success didn't come without controversy.

The creation myth of the billionaire businessman Donald Trump just imploded

At the heart of President Donald Trump's success story is this idea: He took a small amount of money -- in the form of a loan from his father, Fred -- and turned it into billions of dollars.

2 additional prosecutors leave Mueller's office

Kyle Freeny and Brandon Van Grack, two prosecutors who worked on Paul Manafort's criminal cases, are ending their tenure working for special counsel Robert Mueller.

FBI interviews in Kavanaugh investigation go beyond initial White House mandate

The FBI is expanding its inquiry into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh beyond the initial four interviews that the White House directed to be conducted.

Rosa threatens 9 million people with flooding, even in the desert Southwest

Millions of people unaccustomed to heavy rain will get walloped by Tropical Depression Rosa on Tuesday.

Kavanaugh will not teach at Harvard next year

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will not be teaching at Harvard Law School in January 2019, the school informed students Monday.

Don't let Trump anywhere near emergency alerts

In theory, there is nothing objectionable about the White House's plan to send a message from President Trump to virtually every cell phone in the country. The message is a test of a warning system -- created under President Barack …

Elon Musk agrees to pay $20 million and quit as Tesla chairman in deal with SEC

Elon Musk agreed Saturday to step down as chairman of Tesla and pay a $20 million fine in a deal to settle charges brought this week by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Russian GP: Hamilton wins after teammate Bottas ordered to move over

Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two in the Russian Grand Prix to extend his title lead to 50 points after teammate and pole sitter Valtteri Bottas was ordered to let him pass halfway through Sunday's race in Sochi.

Hurricane Rosa off Mexico could bring rip currents, flooding in US

Hurricane Rosa was spinning toward the Baja Peninsula on Sunday as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.

Willie Nelson sings new song, 'Vote 'Em Out,' at Beto O'Rourke rally

Country music legend Willie Nelson debuted a new election-themed ditty at a Texas rally for Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke on Saturday night, urging those in attendance to "Vote 'Em Out."