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US hits Canada with 50% tariffs as trade talks collapse
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran, on what President Trump has called "economic D-Day"

The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran NPR

U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S. NPR

NPR    Aug 24, 7:33 am

Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.

Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says ABC

NPR    Aug 24, 4:03 am

Fast-moving wildfire threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate

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A fast-moving wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.

Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages NPR

CBC    Aug 24, 4:03 am

Climate change is unearthing archaeological discoveries, while also threatening them

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Jørgen Hollesen, a Senior Researcher at the National Museum of Denmark, about how climate change is impacting the study of archaeology.
NPR    Aug 24, 9:33 am

Learning to live in a post-American world

In a recent article for Foregin Affairs, Mark Leonard makes that argument that America's leading role in the world order is fading. He discusses his argument with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben.
NPR    Aug 23, 9:33 pm
How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat? • FRANCE 24 English
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'She was suffering’: Hayden Panettiere's mom details relationship during final months

Lesley Vogel shares how she hopes her daughter will be remembered.
ABC    Aug 23, 9:03 pm

9/11 victim identified using first-of-its-kind genetic genealogy technique

An adult female was formally identified using the technique, the 1,651st victim to be formally identified.
ABC    Aug 23, 9:03 pm

WATCH: World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing

More than 650 teams from across 16 countries are gathered in China for the World Humanoid Robot Games.
ABC    Aug 23, 6:03 pm

Suspect found dead after 5 bodies discovered in rural area outside Portland, Oregon

Officials say a quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, a day after the bodies of five people were discovered on a rural property outside Portland, Oregon
ABC    Aug 23, 8:03 pm

WATCH: NYPD to investigate new video of people emerging from a sewer in NYC

Authorities are investigating the latest in a string of bizarre incidents in NYC of people climbing in and out of Manhattan manholes in the middle of the night.
ABC    Aug 24, 1:03 am
Hayden Panettiere’s mother opens up about her daughter’s life
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WATCH: Is now the best time to buy plane tickets for the holidays?

With today being National Cheap Flight Day, some travel experts claim airfares start to drop after the summer rush and before the start of the holiday season.
ABC    Aug 23, 6:03 pm

WATCH: How students are flipping the script with 'empty nester' sendoffs for parents

College-bound kids are showing their love and appreciation to their empty nest parents by throwing a going away party with a twist.
ABC    Aug 23, 6:03 pm

Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm

A round of storms impacted the region on Aug. 11
NPR    Aug 23, 12:03 pm

Nonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond

 A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive.
NPR    Aug 23, 11:33 am

USPS makes new rules for mail-in ballots

The changes would not go into effect until the court lifts its injunction.
ABC    Aug 23, 11:33 am
Videos show Hawk Fire spreading around Reno, Nevada, prompting thousands to evacuate
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WATCH: America Strong: Special honor for ‘an angel on Earth’

Arizona teen Royal Cothrun was honored with a “Citizen Hero Award” for helping an elderly woman find her way back to safety after losing her way home in the unforgiving Arizona heat.
ABC    Aug 24, 1:03 am

Documents reveal Ambassador Bridge owner's private meeting with Ottawa ahead of Gordie Howe opening

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Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun sought a meeting with senior Canadian officials as the bridge's nearly century-old monopoly on commercial traffic between Windsor and Detroit faced a new competitor. Government records reveal why Ottawa agreed to listen, but much of what Moroun wanted remains secret.

CBC    Aug 24, 3:33 am

Burnham and European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chairing a meeting with international leaders
ABC    Aug 24, 3:03 am

London is famous for its great trees. More than 70% are at risk due to climate change, research finds

A person cycles across dry grass with a view of a city with lots of trees in the background.

CBC    Aug 24, 3:03 am

WNBA star Natasha Cloud confronts Enes Kanter Freedom over anti-trans shirt at Fever-Sky game

A woman in a basketball uniform points and yells

Former NBA centre Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud late in the third quarter.

CBC    Aug 24, 9:03 am
U.S. promises economic warfare against Iran, urges allies to join economic pressure campaign
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Morning news brief

Treasury secretary to detail new round of economic pressure on Iran, Iran warns of 'seismic' retaliation if U.S. follow through with economic threat, Canada vows to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
NPR    Aug 24, 4:03 am

In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. deployment

As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions with NPR.
NPR    Aug 24, 4:33 am

Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions

Iran’s currency has hit a record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions
ABC    Aug 24, 5:03 am

Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall

IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.
NPR    Aug 24, 5:03 am

Iran live updates: Tanker struck by projectile as US and Iran trade threats

An “economic D-Day is coming for Iran,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Sunday.
ABC    Aug 24, 5:33 am
NYPD to investigate new video of people emerging from a sewer in NYC
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WATCH: Man who enlisted in Army after 9/11 gets Super Bowl surprise

Ron Bucca Jr. shares how losing his father in the 9/11 attacks inspired him to join the Green Berets and dedicate his life to service.
ABC    Aug 24, 8:03 am

WATCH: Sharna Burgess announces 'DWTS' return for season 35

The "DWTS" pro announced that she will return to the ballroom for season 35, marking her first time competing since 2021.
ABC    Aug 24, 8:03 am

Suspect in mass killing found dead

Authorities investigating a quintuple homicide in Oregon say the suspected killer has been found dead.
ABC    Aug 24, 8:33 am

U.K. to provide long-range missile blueprints to Ukraine

Two men grip hands near a podium outdoors, one bespectacled and the other bearded.

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday for official celebrations marking Ukraine's Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its invasion of the country.

CBC    Aug 24, 8:33 am

Congo's Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet

More than 300 people have died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, according to government data
ABC    Aug 24, 9:03 am
Zelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would 'split' Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English
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Jeffries, Kushner met to discuss potential areas of common ground: Sources

Jared Kushner continues to serve as an outside adviser to the president.
ABC    Aug 23, 11:03 am