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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 Hurricane Nolo strengthened into a category 2 storm, threatening Hawaii Island with catastrophic rain. 🔸 A bipartisan group of senators urged Trump to disinvite Putin from the G-20 summit. 🔸 New Jersey's lieutenant governor resigned amid findings of sexual harassment. 🔸 Trump and Xi ended their summit with little sign of progress on trade issues. 🔸 A strong nor'easter canceled events and a major music festival from Massachusetts to Maryland. 🔸 The Louisiana Supreme Court appointed a special prosecutor to probe the Murrill indictment. 🔸 A former Stamford, Connecticut police officer was found not guilty in a fatal crash that killed a pastor. 🔸 An alleged shooter was captured after a Florida courthouse was placed on lockdown. 🔸 Nevada's governor backed an emergency rule aimed at preventing midyear school budget cuts. 🔸 Wisconsin farmers said high diesel costs are threatening their ability to get through harvest season.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 The Supreme Court let the Trump administration use a revamped federal voter eligibility database for now. 🔸 New Jersey's lieutenant governor resigned after an investigation found ethics violations. 🔸 Florida counties declared emergencies over an unusually large dengue outbreak. 🔸 A Washington DC jury said it cannot reach a verdict in the bribery trial of Trayon White Sr. 🔸 Utah Valley University released an independent review of the Charlie Kirk shooting. 🔸 Reports of ICE presence in southwest Kansas raised concerns in agriculture and meatpacking industries. 🔸 A man was found guilty of murdering a sex offender in Elkhart, Indiana. 🔸 A man accused of killing a former Greensboro, North Carolina police officer is held without bond. 🔸 Mississippi police seized kratom and made arrests following the deaths of Ole Miss students. 🔸 Maine is bracing for coastal flooding and damage from an approaching nor'easter.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 Xi Jinping said he expects to see Trump again soon as he wrapped up his U.S. visit. 🔸 The Supreme Court let the Trump administration use a revamped federal voter database. 🔸 A U.S. appeals court upheld the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic. 🔸 The Senate passed legislation addressing pilot and air traffic controller mental health. 🔸 New Jersey's governor is in an escalating dispute with her lieutenant governor over alleged misconduct. 🔸 Trump plans to campaign in Oklahoma and other deep-red states ahead of the midterms. 🔸 A Wisconsin judge ruled immigrants can keep using clinics, Head Start and adult education. 🔸 Two people were arrested in a Wisconsin fraternity hazing incident involving injured pledges. 🔸 Vermont's attorney general is taking anti-ICE protest cases to trial after a local prosecutor declined. 🔸 A search is underway for a missing 2-year-old girl in Virginia.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 Hurricane Nolo is forecast to become a major hurricane and threatens Hawaii with heavy rain. 🔸 Hurricane Polo churns near Mexico's Baja California and is forecast to track toward New Mexico. 🔸 A second federal judge overturned the Trump administration EPA's cancellation of a $7B Solar for All program. 🔸 US consumer sentiment eased to a four-month low in September. 🔸 An Enbridge Line 5 gas leak in northern Wisconsin is estimated to cost $15 million to address. 🔸 The Louisiana Supreme Court named a special prosecutor in the Murrill indictment probe. 🔸 A federal immigration enforcement operation disrupted meatpacking operations in Kansas. 🔸 A Somali asylum-seeker was deported after a Guantanamo stay and arrest in Minnesota. 🔸 Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey proposed suspending the state's gas tax for two months. 🔸 New Jersey issued its largest-ever state fine against an AI company over a data center.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 A nor'easter is strengthening off the East Coast, bringing heavy rain and wind to Massachusetts. 🔸 A coastal storm is expected to bring 60 mph winds and up to 4 inches of rain to New Jersey this weekend. 🔸 Strong winds knocked out power to thousands across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. 🔸 An Iowa judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Trump over the 2024 Iowa poll. 🔸 Virginia officials said nearly 235,000 residents should never have been disenfranchised. 🔸 A Utah postal worker accused of discarding ballots in a church dumpster said his motive was laziness. 🔸 Active flooding and flash flooding hit southeast New Mexico, with more rain expected. 🔸 Tesla opened its first high-volume Semi factory in Nevada to boost big rig production. 🔸 US core capital goods orders surged in August. 🔸 Florida's attorney general sought New York Times records in a court filing.
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Here's what happened across America overnight: 🔸 A firefighting helicopter crashed near Yosemite in California, killing both pilots. 🔸 Trump hosted China's Xi for a state dinner at the White House. 🔸 A crypto exchange, Bitget, paused withdrawals after $350 million was stolen in a hack. 🔸 A New Hampshire political party said it supports the assassination of most Democrats in the state. 🔸 A slow-moving nor'easter threatens the New Jersey coast with heavy rain and tidal flooding. 🔸 Wyoming courts are investigating the extent of personal data exposed in a cybersecurity breach. 🔸 An Indiana sheriff's deputy faces over 400 felony charges over alleged misuse of Flock cameras. 🔸 Indiana is receiving $175 million in federal funding for its electric grid. 🔸 Maine heating oil prices hit a record high. 🔸 A Mississippi man is accused of setting an occupied FEMA cottage on fire.
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Here's what happened across the U.S. today: 🔸 A California sheriff was ordered by the state Supreme Court to return about 650,000 ballots he had confiscated. 🔸 New Jersey's governor asked her lieutenant governor to resign after a report found ethics and workplace violations. 🔸 The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to weigh in as third-country deportations face legal questions. 🔸 The Senate narrowly voted down a resolution calling for an end to the Iran war powers authorization. 🔸 President Trump hosted a state dinner for China's Xi at the White House, with tech executives among the guests. 🔸 Vermont's attorney general filed trespassing charges against protesters at an ICE facility. 🔸 A Utah lawmaker joined a call to investigate a gift to Trump Jr. from a Russian oligarch. 🔸 Montana's Supreme Court reversed course on a Butte data center ballot initiative. 🔸 Two people were killed when a plane crashed in a rural area of Hawaii. 🔸 President Trump is scheduled to appear at a midterm rally in Oklahoma next month.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 Three U.S. news outlets returned to White House access after a judge ordered the ban lifted. 🔸 The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow third-country deportations for now. 🔸 Trump hosted a state dinner for Xi with tech executives among the guests amid US-China tensions. 🔸 New Jersey's governor called for the lieutenant governor's resignation over alleged ethics violations. 🔸 A federal court cleared the way for a Jewish charter school to open in Oklahoma. 🔸 New congressional maps in Missouri could affect future elections. 🔸 A K9 officer was killed and a suspect died in a police shooting in Portland, Oregon. 🔸 Idaho authorities searched for a missing, endangered 8-year-old last seen in Mountain Home. 🔸 North Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August. 🔸 Ohio is receiving a $273 million federal grant to update its electric grid infrastructure.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 A man wounded in an assassination attempt on Trump died in Pennsylvania, officials said. 🔸 The Justice Department sued Minnesota and Twin Cities over a firearm purchase waiting period. 🔸 Doctors in Pennsylvania estimate at least six babies have been born with measles. 🔸 A Tennessee court blocked a state law on underage abortion recruitment. 🔸 Florida's governor launched a national group aimed at exporting the state's voting rules. 🔸 Utah correctional facilities were placed on lockdown pending an investigation into an assault on an officer. 🔸 Wisconsin police arrested two people after finding 30 young men in a fraternity hazing incident. 🔸 A Boise tech CEO and former police officer was charged with hiding Russian ownership of software in Idaho. 🔸 Kansas senators responded to ICE activity reported in the southwest part of the state. 🔸 Massachusetts is part of a multi-state hepatitis A outbreak, officials said. 🔸 The Energy Department will spend $2 billion to increase electricity capacity on the aging power grid.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 President Trump asked the Supreme Court to allow third-country deportations to proceed. 🔸 The Senate rejected a Democratic-led resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers. 🔸 Trump and Xi agreed to support each other in hosting future APEC and G20 summits. 🔸 Florida prosecutors announced 20 indictments related to voting fraud. 🔸 An Iowa court ruled against the Trump administration, citing First Amendment protections. 🔸 A Trump-backed Nevada Republican candidate is reported to have exaggerated a Bronze Star award. 🔸 Missouri voters could decide on Amendment 3, which concerns abortion rights, in the midterms. 🔸 Kentucky health officials reported a sharp increase in measles cases. 🔸 Border wall construction crews damaged an ancient Arizona geoglyph now dated to 6,500 years old. 🔸 Texas cattle ranchers pushed back against the Trump administration's beef import policy.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 Xi Jinping laid out terms to avoid US-China military conflict in a meeting with Trump. 🔸 The White House restored access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico following a judge's order. 🔸 The Federal Reserve proposed new rules for stablecoins. 🔸 The California Supreme Court ruled a sheriff must return 650,000 seized ballots. 🔸 Tropical Storm Fay strengthened as Florida's Atlantic season broke a 112-year record. 🔸 Measles cases continued to spread south in Ohio, officials said. 🔸 New York sued Polymarket, alleging its prediction markets are illegal gambling. 🔸 A Kentucky mother was charged with murder in the death of her 18-month-old son. 🔸 The University of Minnesota announced $225 million in budget cuts. 🔸 An Oklahoma prosecutor said no charges will be filed in the death of a Senate candidate.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 CNN, MS NOW and Politico regained White House access hours after a judge ordered Trump to lift a press ban. 🔸 Democrats plan a pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran. 🔸 Protesters rallied in Washington, D.C. against Chinese leader Xi's state visit. 🔸 A Texas voter-registration backlog could affect the state's midterm elections. 🔸 A boy, 10, and his teacher, 24, were found dead in a reservoir after an Iowa school field trip. 🔸 Washington state is set to lose a quarter of its long-term psychiatric beds for children. 🔸 Predator drones are flying surveillance loops over Arizona border towns. 🔸 Honda plans to build a hybrid auto plant in Ohio, according to a report. 🔸 A Boise, Idaho tech CEO was charged with hiding Russian ownership of forensics software. 🔸 An Alabama board approved its first state employee insurance premium increase in 11 years.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit in Washington. 🔸 New York sued Polymarket, alleging the platform ran an illegal gambling operation. 🔸 Reporters remained blocked from the White House despite a judge's order to restore access. 🔸 A federal judge dismissed Trump's lawsuit against Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer. 🔸 West Virginia's governor declared a state of emergency for Boone and Lincoln counties after flooding. 🔸 Seven people were arrested across Arkansas on charges of Medicaid fraud and abuse. 🔸 Immigration agents arrested seafood workers in raids in New Bedford, Massachusetts. 🔸 Missouri's attorney general opened a probe into whether SJP fundraising could aid terror-linked groups. 🔸 The Department of Energy selected Duke Energy for $50 million to strengthen grid reliability in the Carolinas. 🔸 A new AARP survey found poverty rates rising among older adults amid economic pressures.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 President Trump is set to host China's Xi Jinping at the White House amid trade and Taiwan tensions. 🔸 A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. 🔸 A West Virginia governor declared a state of emergency in Boone and Lincoln counties after flash flooding. 🔸 A judge dismissed a Trump lawsuit against an Iowa newspaper and pollster. 🔸 Missing Redmond, Washington children who were 'critically missing' for three years were found in Virginia. 🔸 Five Indianapolis, Indiana police officers face misconduct charges over use of Flock license plate cameras. 🔸 A Michigan hospital nurse was charged after a baby suffered broken bones. 🔸 Texas Democrats are calling for an investigation after voter registrations were delayed by the state DPS. 🔸 An immigrant truck driver tied to a Virginia company was arrested after a crash that injured a child. 🔸 Starbucks is closing 250 stores across North America this week in a second wave of closures.
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Here's what happened across America overnight: 🔸 The FBI is investigating hackers' claims of breaching the agency's jobs website. 🔸 Massachusetts officials set new limits on AI data centers to protect water and energy resources. 🔸 A report found Washington voters of color are more likely to have ballots challenged. 🔸 Indiana's governor is pushing state and federal aid into communities hit by storms. 🔸 Federal disaster aid appears unlikely for many additional Indiana counties from August storms. 🔸 Remains of a Texas State student missing nearly six years have been identified. 🔸 New Hampshire's Libertarian Party endorsed the 'assassination' of elected Democrats. 🔸 A Wisconsin state trooper was severely injured after falling from an overpass. 🔸 New Jersey's Supreme Court is weighing whether towns must refund tax sale windfalls. 🔸 Montana's historic Capitol statue will be replaced as part of a restoration project.
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Here's what happened across the U.S. today: 🔸 A wire report examines the death of a man fleeing ICE in a car crash as officials seek answers. 🔸 President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington amid ongoing trade tensions. 🔸 Iran's president told the UN his country must be powerful to avoid being threatened. 🔸 Venezuela's acting president told the UN she would hold elections at the right moment. 🔸 A plane carrying eight people crashed in Alaska with no survivors reported by officials. 🔸 Utah County prosecutors dropped the death penalty in the Douglas Carter murder case after a DNA mismatch. 🔸 The Montana Supreme Court ruled Butte citizens can vote on data center proposals. 🔸 Unionized hospital doctors reached a deal with Allina Health in Minnesota after a four-day strike. 🔸 The Missouri Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of a law that led to book removals from school libraries. 🔸 An Oklahoma 911 outage was reported by multiple law enforcement agencies.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 President Trump welcomed China's President Xi to Washington and extended a trade truce. 🔸 Zelenskyy urged UN leaders to keep restricting Russia's revenues to impede its war effort. 🔸 An Iowa judge dismissed President Trump's lawsuit against the Des Moines Register. 🔸 A Virginia city overspent by millions on public buses due to a spreadsheet error. 🔸 The FBI is investigating fires at Enbridge Line 5 sites in northern Wisconsin. 🔸 New Jersey fined a data center $1.07 million for unpermitted generators. 🔸 The CDC updated the national measles death toll to one despite Pennsylvania reporting more. 🔸 A fire in the Bronx, New York, left one dead and 10 hurt, including firefighters. 🔸 Texas counties reported a backlog of voter registrations ahead of a deadline. 🔸 Hawaii utility companies and residents are preparing for possible severe weather impacts.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 China's President Xi arrived in Washington for a state visit with a planeside welcome from Trump. 🔸 Kyiv came under missile attack, with emergency crews dispatched to two districts, the mayor said. 🔸 A judge heard arguments without ruling in a lawsuit over the White House ban on three news outlets. 🔸 A U.S. citizen was injured in Illinois after ICE agents mistook him for a fugitive and tried to arrest him. 🔸 The Missouri congressional districts case returned before the U.S. Supreme Court. 🔸 An appeals court allowed Ohio's voter registration proof-of-citizenship requirement for the midterms. 🔸 Pennsylvania's measles outbreak intensified to at least 835 cases. 🔸 A judge in Iowa dismissed a lawsuit brought by Trump against the Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll. 🔸 Idaho officials said they solved a cold case that may connect to the 1982 Tylenol murders. 🔸 Oregon's governor ordered new AI safeguards for the state, citing federal inaction.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 China's Xi will begin a state visit to Washington with a planeside welcome from Trump. 🔸 A federal judge says Trump's White House media ban may not comply with legal precedents. 🔸 The CDC confirmed the first US measles-related death of 2026 without naming the state. 🔸 Pennsylvania officials say the state has recorded four measles-associated deaths. 🔸 Missouri is seeking to use a new congressional redistricting map favoring Republicans. 🔸 Ohio's governor declared a state of emergency in several counties. 🔸 Maryland released dash and body camera video from a deadly multi-county chase. 🔸 The Montana Supreme Court allowed a Butte data center initiative onto the ballot. 🔸 Louisiana will receive $14.2 million in new federal funding for HBCUs. 🔸 The Mackinac Bridge in Michigan reopened after a two-vehicle crash seriously injured two people.
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The top U.S. stories from the past few hours: 🔸 Trump invited Putin to attend this year's G-20 summit in Florida. 🔸 Iran's president told the UN his country will not bow to Trump amid tensions. 🔸 Texas is set to execute a death-row prisoner over a 2005 triple killing. 🔸 The 10-year Treasury yield rose to its highest level in 19 years as stocks slipped. 🔸 North Carolina absentee ballot rule changes face a new federal lawsuit. 🔸 Maryland's governor signed an executive order on data center development. 🔸 Vermont's attorney general said her office will prosecute anti-ICE protesters. 🔸 Missouri's Supreme Court heard an appeal over a school library explicit material law. 🔸 A crane malfunction along I-79 in Virginia killed one worker and injured two others. 🔸 DNA confirmed remains found near Luling, Texas belong to missing student Jason Landry.
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