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Boeing strike threat looms as workers vote on contract
Boeing’s U.S. West Coast factory workers started voting on Thursday on a much-criticized new contract and a possible strike.
9/11 attacks
Trump Calls For ABC News To Be Shut Down After Debate Moderators Fact-Checked Him But Not Kamala Harris
Former President Donald Trump insisted on Wednesday that he did well in his debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, despite both ABC News moderators being “unfair” to him.
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Mega Millions Player In Texas Wins $800M Jackpot
The Mega Millions’ estimated $800 million jackpot was won in Tuesday night’s drawing, and the winning ticket was purchased in the state of Texas.
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House GOP Pulls Vote On Gov’t Spending Bill Over Republican Disagreement, Deadline 3 Weeks Away
House GOP leadership pulled their government spending proposal from consideration just hours before it was brought for a vote on the House floor, causing lawmakers to brainstorm as they look to avoid a government shutdown three weeks before the deadline.
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Calif: National Guard Deployed To Fight So-Cal Fires ‘Threatening Thousands’ Of Residences
In the midst of a triple-digit heatwave, firefighters and the state National Guard were fighting to contain three large wildfires that were raging throughout Southern California on Tuesday. The fires still remain a threat to thousands of homes, officials reported.
Business
Fed expected to deliver quarter-percentage-point rate cut next week
U.S. central bankers will likely start long-awaited interest rate cuts next week with a quarter-of-a-percentage-point reduction.
airline fares
Report: Inflation Rises 2.5% In August, Lowering Hopes For Big Rate Cut From Fed
Inflation rose once again in the month of August, causing stir from an outsize rate cut from the Federal Reserve when it meets next week.
Airbus A350
Georgia: 2 Delta Airlines Planes Collide On Tarmac At Airport
Two Delta Airlines planes have collided on the tarmac at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia.
Assets
Big Lots Announces Filing For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Big Lots representatives stated on Monday that it has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for protection from its massive debts, with the retailer citing “inflation and high interest rates” as reasons for filing.
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Congress Honoring The 13 Service Members Killed In Afghanistan Withdrawal
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will attend the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony on Tuesday honoring the 13 service members who were killed in the botched Afghanistan withdrawal.