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A named tropical system is likely by Labor Day. Here's how it could affect weekend plans
The National Hurricane Center is actively watching four areas right now for tropical development, and two have a decent shot of affecting the US on Labor Day weekend.
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'Do not drink the water': Mississippi National Guard will hand out water as Jackson's main water facility fails
Mississippi's capital city lacks enough water pressure to fight fires, flush toilets and meet other critical needs because its main water treatment facility began failing Monday, the governor said -- a problem officials blame on longstanding water system problems and this week's river flooding.
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Lil Nas X Joins Riot Games As President of League
Today, Riot Games announcedToday, Riot Games announced that Lil Nas X has come onboard as the new President of League of Legends ("League"), one of the most-played competitive games in the world. In this role, starting with the 2022 League World Championship (“Worlds”), the genre-defying rapper, singer, and songwriter will be responsible for creating explosive musical moments, an ingenious League champion skin, and a spectacular live Worlds performance for the 180+ million monthly players and fans in the League universe.
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Rep. Cleaver Introduces Legislation to Bring Transparency, Equal Opportunity to Management of College and University Endowments
Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) continued his push for greater accountability to diversity and inclusion in the trillion-dollar asset management industry with the introduction of the Endowment Transparency Act of 2022. Asset managers manage funds for others, such as individuals, organizations, and institutions, and invest college and university endowment assets which collectively total more than $821 billion.
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With his own midterm 'shellacking' in mind, Obama returns to campaign trail to boost Democrats
Midterm elections were never Barack Obama's strong suit. During his time in the White House, the campaign seasons of 2010 and 2014 were among the lowest points of his presidency, as Democratic control of first the House and then the Senate washed away in some of the most humbling defeats of his time in office.
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US citizen accused of killing North Carolina woman while vacationing. Here's what we know
Shanquella Robinson arrived in the picturesque Mexican town of San José del Cabo on October 28 with six of her friends.
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Six Oath Keepers convicted in connection with January 6 US Capitol riot
Six people affiliated with the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia, were convicted Monday of various charges related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol insurrection.
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Next phase in the medication abortion fight will be a quick-moving legal battle
A seven-day clock is ticking for the Biden administration and higher courts to address an untenable situation around medication abortion -- one created by rival federal court rulings from judges in separate corners of the country.
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Biden to speak to the Irish Parliament to highlight personal and political ties
President Joe Biden is spending much of his trip to Ireland this week exploring his family's roots, from the shoemaker who sailed from Newry in 1849 in search of a better life in America to the brick-seller in Ballina who sold 28,000 bricks to pay for his own family's passage to the US.
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Students trapped and diplomats assaulted as confusion reigns over ceasefire in Sudan
Gunfire, explosions and overhead fighter jets were heard across Sudan's capital Khartoum and nearby cities on Tuesday, amid conflicting reports of an agreed ceasefire.
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GOP revolts against plan to replace Feinstein on key panel in push to block Biden judicial picks
Senate Republicans are prepared to block Democratic efforts to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the powerful Judiciary committee, ratcheting up pressure on the 89-year-old California Democrat to resign or return quickly to allow President Joe Biden's judicial nominees to be confirmed.
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$350M 'palace on rails' luxury train concept unveiled
Long distance rail travel looked like it could be on its way out just a few years ago, but a lot has changed since then. The classic style of traveling is now having something of a revival, as travelers look for more environmentally friendly ways to see the world.
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Don't eat the fish: Scientist says Broad River being poisoned by American Zinc
An Appalachian State scientist has a warning about the water quality of the Broad River.
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Why Derek Chauvin Was Convicted, When So Many Other Police Are Not
When police officers kill a person, they are rare- ly charged with a crime. It’s even more rare for a jury to convict an officer for murder or manslaughter. So, what made Derek Chauvin’s case different?
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Oscars deliver a surprising truth
Covid-19 wasn't the only reason the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony felt different from its predecessors. It made me wonder whether our expectations for what a movie is, or isn't, still matter.
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What we know and don't know about quarterback Dwayne Haskins' death
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died when he was struck by a dump truck Saturday morning as he tried to cross a highway on foot in South Florida, authorities said.
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Their Brooklyn neighborhood felt like a safe haven in a big city. Tuesday's subway attack changed that
John Acevedo woke up to a commotion outside. Not so strange for a New Yorker, perhaps, but unheard of in his neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, far off the tourist path. The 20-year-old could make out the sounds of sirens on the street, helicopters overhead. When he stepped outside his front door, he found himself in the middle of chaos.
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Some Democrats fear a 2020 repeat as cash flows to long-shot candidates
Marcus Flowers makes it perfectly clear why he is running for Congress: The Georgia Democrat wants to unseat Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the attention-grabbing, conspiracy-pushing Republican who fills Democrats with rage.
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Europe plans to force countries to ration gas as Russia weaponizes energy
The European Union has unveiled its emergency gas rationing plan — a day before it fears Russia could drastically cut the flow of natural gas to the continent.
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Germany battles past impressive France to book place in the final of Euro 2022
The bitter taste of defeat is something Germany's women have rarely experienced at the European Championships.

