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Denver and Colorado Springs see record-breaking heat amid Utah wildfire haze

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DENVER — Unseasonably warm weather broke or tied daily and monthly heat records across the state Saturday, with the National Weather Service reporting new highs in Denver, Colorado Springs and Burlington.

The NWS announced in a social media post at 2:27 p.m. that a temperature of 87 degrees had been recorded at Denver International Airport, ...Read more

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Biden to announce more student loan relief ahead of trip

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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is planning a pair of economic announcements — including new student loan debt relief — before departing for a trip to Germany and Angola as the White House seeks to harness momentum from recent positive economic data.

Biden is set to announce next week that he’s expanding student debt relief for public ...Read more

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New Yorkers commemorate somber anniversary of Oct. 7 attack on Israel as wars rage in Gaza, Lebanon

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NEW YORK — With much of the world bracing for the Oct. 7 anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, New Yorkers find themselves struggling with how best to commemorate a tragic event that is very much still unfolding.

Bombing campaigns are just as intense as they were that day when rockets ricocheted across Gaza. Hostages that were ...Read more

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Plumpkin: Huge specimen earns Massachusetts man fourth 1st-place win at Topsfield Fair

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BOSTON — Steve Connolly of Sharon is truly the heavyweight champion of the Topsfield Fair — he just bagged his fourth win at the fair’s 40th All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off.

“In what’s called rapid growth, back in late June, early July, it was putting on 60 pounds every day,” Connolly told the AFP News Agency at the ...Read more

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During visit to South LA, EPA head vows to address environmental injustices in Watts

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LOS ANGELES — The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has pledged to work alongside Watts residents to address a host of environmental issues in the South Los Angeles community.

During a visit to the Jordan Downs public housing complex in Watts on Saturday morning, EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the agency is working with ...Read more

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Before a hurricane brings more rain, South Florida will see flooding in next few days

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MIAMI — South Florida could see serious flooding over the next few days, even before what will be Hurricane Milton crosses the state on Wednesday, and local governments are getting ready.

Its precise path is unclear, but Milton is expected to dump more water on a region already soaked by unrelated rain. Although several areas were already ...Read more

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NHC expects major Hurricane Milton to strike Florida this week

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center warned Saturday that newly formed Tropical Storm Milton will intensify into a major hurricane before it hits Florida next week.

“Milton is within favorable atmospheric and oceanic conditions for strengthening,” said NHC Branch Chief Daniel Brown. “With the expected low vertical wind shear ...Read more

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On Chicago's Northwest Side, dispute and confusion over how to address homeless encampment

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CHICAGO — A gray Honda CRV pulled out of traffic Wednesday afternoon on Pulaski Road and stopped near the homeless encampment that stretches along the fence between Gompers Park and the Salvation Army Mayfair Community Church.

“Stay the (expletive) out of Gompers Park!” the driver yelled before he rolled up the window and rejoined ...Read more

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Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in western North Carolina

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Emergency officials responding to the Hurricane Helene disaster in western North Carolina say false rumors on social media are impeding their efforts to help tens of thousands of people in need.

“False information is being widely shared on social media channels, including AI-generated content and images,” N.C. Department...Read more

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This LA suburb says it's a 'dumping ground' for sex offenders. Residents want to stop that

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LOS ANGELES — When kindergarten teacher Cynthia Farrow searched for a community where she could raise her family and afford a home with enough space for a few horses, she settled on the sunswept desert town of Littlerock in the Antelope Valley.

Farrow, along with her husband Gary and their 10-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter bought a home...Read more

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Tillis and Budd say active-duty military leader should be assigned to Helene response

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RALEIGH, N.C. — U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd said Friday that an active-duty military leader should be assigned to oversee the rescue and recovery efforts in western North Carolina.

After President Joe Biden approved up to 1,000 U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Liberty to assist with the response to Hurricane Helene on Wednesday, ...Read more

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Helene slammed Asheville's homeless community. Aftermath poses 'insurmountable' challenges

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — When Helene barreled through Asheville, it was like nothing Renee Maynor had ever seen.

Maynor, who is experiencing homelessness, grew up in Charlotte. Like many in the region, when thinking about big hurricanes, she always thought of 1989’s Hurricane Hugo when she thought of big hurricanes.

But now, she’ll think of the...Read more

Sao Paulo mayor race tests Bolsonaro's grip on the Brazilian right

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An insurgent candidate is splitting the Brazilian right ahead of Sunday municipal elections, testing Jair Bolsonaro’s grip on the rabid movement he has sought to lead even after losing the presidency two years ago.

Pablo Marcal, a 37-year-old businessman, influencer and former life coach, has surged into contention in Sao Paulo’s mayoral ...Read more

Israel widens Lebanon strikes as it weighs Iran retaliation

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Israel widened its strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon Saturday as the government weighed its options on how to retaliate against Iran for a missile strike earlier this week.

The Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday its air force attacked Hezbollah infrastructure across Beirut and other parts of Lebanon, adding to days of airstrikes...Read more

Hurricane center warns new Tropical Storm Milton could target Florida as major hurricane

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center warned Saturday that newly formed Tropical Storm Milton could become a major hurricane before it hits Florida next week.

The NHC said in a special 1:25 p.m. update what had been Tropical Depression Fourteen had grown into a tropical storm with 40 mph sustained winds as it moved north-northeast at ...Read more

Former NY Gov. Paterson, stepson attacked by gang of 5 on Upper East Side

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NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked on the Upper East Side by five teens the stepson had an earlier beef with, police said Saturday.

The New York City Police Department early Saturday released surveillance images of the five suspects in the hopes someone recognizes them.

Paterson, 70, and his 20-year-...Read more

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Trump's election bid is a wild card as Supreme Court term opens

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The U.S. Supreme Court opens its new term under the shadow of a presidential election that threatens to create fresh strains at a court already deeply enmeshed in the nation’s political divisions.

Three months after releasing a barrage of far-reaching rulings, the justices return to the bench Monday with a docket that looks relatively tamer, ...Read more

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The Menendez brothers still face hurdles to freedom: 'This is not a whodunit case'

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LOS ANGELES — For the first time in nearly three decades, Erik and Lyle Menendez have some reason to hope they might one day live as free men.

In 1989, the Menendez brothers bought a pair of shotguns with cash, walked into their Beverly Hills home and shot their parents — Jose and Kitty — while they watched a movie in the family living ...Read more

Hurricane center warns new Tropical Storm Milton could target Florida as major hurricane

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center warned Saturday that newly formed Tropical Storm Milton could become a major hurricane before it hits Florida later this week.

The NHC said in a special 1:25 p.m. update what had been Tropical Depression Fourteen had grown into a tropical storm with 40 mph sustained winds.

“The depression is ...Read more

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With the entire Chicago Board of Education to resign, what's next for the district's families?

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CHICAGO — The mass resignation of the 7-member Chicago Board of Education may be only the first in a series of upheavals in Chicago Public Schools leadership, heralding an uncertain future for students and families in the district.

Although the board will transition to a hybrid elected and appointed makeup in January of 2025, the current ...Read more