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Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' to Premiere 3 Years After Fatal Shooting
The movie "Rust," starring Alec Baldwin, is set to make its world premiere at a Polish film festival next month, more than three years after Baldwin fired a prop gun on set, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:42:08 EDTHurricane Kirk Strengthens Into Category 4 Storm in the Atlantic
Hurricane Kirk was a Category 4 major hurricane on Thursday, and waves from the system could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend along the U.S. East Coast as well as in Bermuda, the Greater Antilles, and the Bahamas, forecasters said.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:49:50 EDTSen. Rick Scott Makes $10M Ad Buy in Bid to Retain Seat
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is ramping up campaign efforts with a $10 million ad buy in his race against former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:10:07 EDTUS Free Tax Filing Expands to 24 States in 2025
The U.S. Treasury said Thursday more than 30 million taxpayers in 24 participating states will be eligible to file their federal taxes for free next year through the Internal Revenue Service's expanded online Direct File system.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:07:08 EDTFirefighters Union Won't Endorse Harris or Trump
The International Association of Fire Fighters on Thursday said it will not make an endorsement for president this year, the second major union to do so.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:04:02 EDTBiden Says Helene Aid 'Can't Wait' Until After Election
U.S. President Joe Biden said a supplemental aid package for people affected by Hurricane Helene "can't wait" until after the Nov. 5 election.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:54:10 EDTIndexes End Lower With Jobs Report, Mideast in Focus
U.S. stocks finished lower Thursday ahead of Friday's monthly U.S. payrolls report and as investors kept a watchful eye on the growing conflict in the Middle East.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:02:35 EDTFani Willis Tries to Block Meadows' Move to Fed Court
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Thursday filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court opposing former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows' attempt to move his case to federal court.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:46:58 EDTTina Peters Sentenced to 9 Years for Voting Data Scheme
A judge excoriated a Colorado county clerk for her crimes and lies before sentencing her Thursday to nine years behind bars for a data-breach scheme spawned from the rampant false claims about voting machine fraud in the 2020 presidential race.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:38:55 EDTJudge Allows Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan to Proceed
The temporary restraining order preventing President Joe Biden from forgiving student loan debt for over 25 million Americans will expire after a federal judge delivered a loss to the Republican-led effort to stop the plan.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:17:47 EDTRep. Andy Harris: Invoke Taft-Hartley Act on Strike
Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., called on President Joe Biden on Thursday to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act in response to the port workers' strike that has paralyzed ocean shipping on the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.The 1947 Taft-Hartley Act authorizes a president to seek a...
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:54:55 EDTBiden Sees Progress in Port Labor Dispute
President Joe Biden on Thursday said he believed progress was being made in a port labor contract dispute as dockworkers entered their third day of a strike along the East Coast and Gulf Coast.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:21:00 EDTGa. Gov. Kemp: Had to Call WH for More Helene Money
Georgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday criticized the Biden-Harris administration for its initial response to the devastation Hurricane Helene caused in his state, saying that until he called the White House, aid that was approved did not include money for several rural...
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:22:36 EDTHurricane Helene's Death Toll Reaches 200 After Ga., N.C. Report More Fatalities
Hurricane Helene's death toll reached 200 and could rise higher still, as searchers made their way toward the hardest to reach places in the mountains of western North Carolina, where the storm washed out roads and knocked out electricity, water and cellular service.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:36:37 EDTJury Mulling Fate of 3 Fmr Memphis Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols' Death
The future of three former Memphis officers charged with violating Tyre Nichols' civil rights in a beating that proved fatal is in the hands of a jury after a nearly monthlong federal trial.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:53:35 EDTRescued From Gaza, Yazidi Woman, 21, Returns Home to Iraq
A 21-year-old Yazidi woman who was held for more than 10 years by a Hamas terrorist affiliated with ISIS has been rescued, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:24:15 EDTUS, Microsoft Stop Russian Hackers Targeting Officials
A hacking group tied to Russian intelligence tried to worm its way into the systems of dozens of Western think tanks, journalists and former military and intelligence officials, Microsoft and U.S. authorities said Thursday.The group, known as Star Blizzard to cyberespionage...
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:43:57 EDTDHS Report: Migrants Released With Little Assessment
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General (IG) released a report on Thursday acknowledging that several agencies "did not fully assess risks" associated with releasing millions of illegal immigrants without ID into the interior of the U.S.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:52:04 EDTNYC Costco Shelves Emptied in Panic Over Port Strike
The dockworkers strike on the East and Gulf Coasts set off panic buying of toilet paper and paper towels at a Costco on Staten Island, the New York Post reports.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:15:22 EDTPastors Say Reelecting Trump Is a Win in the War of Angels and Demons
Thousands sang, cheered and prayed as multiple preachers declared Donald Trump to be God's favored candidate to defeat what one called the "forces of darkness." Headliners denounced Democrat Kamala Harris - Trump's campaign rival - as influenced by demons and the spirit of...
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