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Boeing, Union Agree on New Contract

Starmer Faces Union Backlash Over Fuel Subsidy Cut

James Earl Jones, legendary actor known for unmistakable baritone voice, dies at 93

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Associated Press1 hr

James Earl Jones, acclaimed 'Field of Dreams' actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Nigeria: Over 50 Killed in Fuel Tanker Explosion

RFK Jr. Wins Removal From Ballot in Two Swing States

Three Israelis Shot Dead at West Bank-Jordan Crossing

World

Two NATO Countries Say Russian Drones Breached Their Airspace

Indonesia: Bali Approves Hotel Construction Moratorium

US says white supremacist group tried to incite followers on Telegram to spark race war

Aysenur Eygi: American Lives Matter… But Not All of Them

MintPress News1 hr

How Kamala Harris Can Win My Endorsement

Washington Free Beacon2 hrs

James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dies at 93

PBS NewsHour5 hrs

Bangladesh Seeks Sheikh Hasina's Extradition from India

Poll: Harris, Trump Deadlocked as Debate Nears

Algeria: Pres. Tebboune Wins Second Term

Politics

Venezuela's Opposition Candidate Flees to Exile in Spain

Brazil: Lula Fires Minister Accused of Sexual Harassment

Bobbleheads, Magic 8 Balls, chairs and other artifacts in the Smithsonian reveal the historical significance of presidential debates

The Conversation4 hrs

Trump trials: Jack Smith's federal election interference trial comes back to life.

Kamala Harris has a plan for Gen Z's housing problem

Trump: Sanders threw Harris 'under the bus' after eyebrow-raising election comments

Japan, South Korea Agree to Bolster Bilateral Ties

Election Model: Harris, Trump in 'Dead Heat' Ahead of Debate

Trump's Hush Money Sentencing Delayed Until After Election

Health

California, Nevada Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations

Kenya: Dormitory Fire Claims at Least 17 Student Lives

How Wildfires Create Rain and Change the Weather

Scientific American3 hrs

Harvey Weinstein rushed from Rikers Island to hospital for emergency heart surgery: Reports

Trump Clings to Inaccurate Climate Change Talking Points

Harvey Weinstein moved from Rikers Island to hospital for emergency heart surgery

House GOP Subpoenas Walz Over COVID Fraud Allegations

Final Inquiry Report Into UK's Grenfell Tower Fire Published

WHO: Polio Vaccination Campaign Ahead of Target for Gaza Children

Crime & justice

Son, Father Charged in Georgia School Shooting

Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Nine Tax Offenses

Jailed Harvey Weinstein taken to NYC hospital for emergency heart surgery, his representatives say

Associated Press2 hrs

Tyreek Hill Was Not 'Immediately Cooperative": Police Union

Google says DOJ's 'narrow view' of the adtech market is not based on reality ahead of antitrust trial

Business Insider5 hrs

Idaho college murders: Trial will be moved to new venue, judge rules

Talks Between US, Nicaragua Lead to Prisoner Release

Trump Pledges Musk-Led Govt Efficiency Commission if Elected

Trump, Harris Campaigns Agree to Debate Rules

Science & technology

Boeing's Starliner Lands on Earth Sans Astronauts

US, EU, UK Sign International AI Treaty

Why Apple added yet another button to the iPhone 16

I took control of NASA's Valkyrie robot and it blew my mind

New Scientist4 hrs

Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian judge is much more than a personal spat − it’s about national sovereignty, freedom of speech and the rule of law

The Conversation3 hrs

Everything Apple unveiled at the iPhone 16 launch event

Washington Post2 hrs

Shooting at Georgia High School Leaves at Least Four Dead

Report: Gender Equality Remaining Same or Declining Globally

Pro-Palestine Protests Resume at Columbia University

Social issues

Report: US Economy Added 142K Jobs in August

China Bans Overseas Adoptions of its Children

James Earl Jones, Actor Whose Voice Could Menace or Melt, Dies at 93

New York Times1 hr

Trump Called Harris ‘Beautiful.’ Now He Has a Problem.

Republicans Try To Derail Abortion Ballot Measures Weeks Before Election

Harris doubles down on support for left-wing benefit for illegal immigrants: 'Smart solutions'

Venezuela's Maduro Moves Christmas to October

Canada Curbing Immigration as Elections Approach

Pope Arrives in Indonesia, Kicks off 4-Nation Asia Trip

Sports

MLB Player Becomes First to Play on Both Teams in Same Game

Babe Ruth's 1932 Yankee Jersey Sells for Record-Breaking $24M

Some Criticize Kendrick Lamar Headlining the Super Bowl

Police union says officers were correct to handcuff NFL star Tyreek Hill facedown

Aaron Rodgers will make his return to the field for the Jets against the 49ers

Associated Press7 hrs

Tyreek Hill told teammates 'don't leave me' after being handcuffed and detained by police

One Dead, Six Missing After Superyacht Sinks off Italy's Coast

JK Rowling, Elon Musk Named in Olympic Boxer's Online Harassment Lawsuit

USA Gymnastics Loses Appeal for Chiles to Keep Olympic Bronze Medal

Money

US Rebuffs Ukrainian Request to Strike Deep into Russian Territory

China Offers Africa $51B and 1M Jobs

Dow Rallies Almost 500 Points As September Woes Soften

[Robert Burgess] Trump goes revisionist on economy

Korea Herald18 hrs

New Biden Administration Rules Aim to Hold Insurers Accountable for Mental Health Care Coverage

ProPublica8 hrs

Harris finally adds policy page to campaign website, devotes several sections to Trump

Kamala Harris Proposes $50K Small Business Tax Deduction

New Zealand Nearly Triples Tourist Tax for Foreign Visitors

Libya: Central Bank Chief Flees From Militias

Entertainment

Australia: Tiger Mauls Handler at Dreamworld Theme Park

Oasis Announce 2025 Reunion Tour

iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence, AirPods 4 and more: Live updates on everything revealed at Apple Event 2024

TechCrunch2 hrs

Apple announces new iPhone 16: What to know about the new models, colors and release date

James Earl Jones Dies At 93

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro has a bigger screen, a new chip, and better battery life

Five Arrested in Connection to Matthew Perry's Death

Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna Canceled Over Terror Threat

Turkey Passes Contentious Law to Keep Stray Dogs Off Streets

Environment/energy

Fire Destroys 20% of Brasilia Forest

Red Sea: US Military Says Two More Crude Oil Tankers Attacked by Houthis

How the most precise clock ever could change our view of the cosmos

New Scientist6 hrs

We Must Secure Our Future in a Hotter, More Dangerous World

Scientific American11 hrs

Trump allies offer debate strategies to beat Harris: 'Already knocked one Democrat out'

These Household Brands Want to Redefine What Counts as “Recyclable”

ProPublica17 hrs

Typhoon Shanshan Impacts Japan

Sudan: Dam Burst Kills Scores, Destroys 50K Homes

Russia Launches Another Barrage of Air Strikes, at Least 4 Killed

Military

US Activist Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank

Ukraine Presses US on Allowing Missile Strikes Deep Within Russia

New defense chief inspects readiness at frontline Marine Corps unit

Korea Herald15 hrs

‘Biden is out to get me’: A Russian-American TV host facing 60 years in an American jail speaks out

The D Brief: Iranian missiles to Moscow; Troops advance in Ukraine; Drone crash in Latvia; Israel strikes Syria; And a bit more.

Defense One7 hrs

WATCH LIVE: House GOP holds briefing as they release report blaming Biden for Afghanistan withdrawal

PBS NewsHour10 hrs

Netanyahu: Deal Between Israel, Hamas 'Not Close'

Report: Possible Harris Win Undermines $50B Ukraine Loan

Putin: China, India, and Brazil Could Mediate Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Culture

UK: Eight Stabbed at London's Notting Hill Carnival

Survey: Americans' National Pride Nears Record Low

James Earl Jones death: Booming voice behind Darth Vader and Mufasa dies aged 93

Independent2 hrs

Ron Johnson’s Great Depression conspiracy theory is the weirdest thing we’ve heard all year.

Matt Walsh Tells Ben Shapiro That Robin DiAngelo’s Embarrassing Moment Made The Final Cut Of ‘Am I Racist?’

Daily Wire6 hrs

Jeju Biennale to reveal history of 'drifting'

Korea Herald19 hrs

World's Oldest Cave Art Discovered in Indonesia

UNESCO Proposes Putting Stonehenge on 'In Danger' List

'Super Size Me' Director Morgan Spurlock Passes Away at 53

Weather

Five Bodies Found by Divers After Sinking of Superyacht Off Italy Coast

Study: Heat Deaths in Europe May Triple By 2100

Most cities are rainier than their surroundings due to heat and smog

New Scientist2 hrs

Tropical Storm Francine strengthens off Mexico and is expected to hit Louisiana as a hurricane

Associated Press7 hrs

Tropical Storm Francine Prompts Hurricane Watches For Louisiana: What To Know As Storm Strengthens

A bus was swept away by a flood in a storm in Vietnam, raising the death toll to at least 64

PBS NewsHour9 hrs

Report: 68M People Suffering From Southern Africa Drought

Study: Hottest Sea in 400 Years Threatens Great Barrier Reef

Tropical Storm Debby Moves up Eastern US, Leaves 5 Dead

Media

US Elections: First Harris-Walz Interview Airs on CNN

Hong Kong: Stand News Editors Found Guilty of Sedition

What We Know About Origins of Trump Child Rape Allegations

Trump-Vance ticket has done combined 35 interviews since last month compared to only one for Harris-Walz

NY law will needlessly delay release of public records

Freedom Press6 hrs

Celebrities on photo line: walk of shame or equal treatment?

Korea HeraldAug 20

Harris, Walz to Take Part in First Campaign Interview With CNN

Zuckerberg: White House Pressured Facebook Over COVID Info

Reuters Safety Advisor Killed in Eastern Ukraine