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Stories from October 13, 2024

4 Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone attack that leaves dozens injured

4 Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone attack that leaves dozens injured

The Lebanese militant group targeted an Israeli army base near the central city of Binyamina, in one of the most serious mass casualty attacks the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group has caused in Israel.
by Daniel Estrin

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Freezing temperatures on the way; warming up mid-week

Freezing temperatures on the way; warming up mid-week

A notable cool-down is on the way as Canadian high pressure moves in. High temperatures are expected to stay below average, reaching the mid-50s, while overnight lows drop to freezing levels.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2

Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2

Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. 
by The Associated Press

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Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump's weekend rally in Southern California

Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump's weekend rally in Southern California

Authorities say a Nevada man with a shotgun and a loaded handgun in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump’s rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert.
by The Associated Press

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Transit systems are targeting fare evaders to win back riders leery about crime

Transit systems are targeting fare evaders to win back riders leery about crime

Transit systems are building stronger, better security gates to avoid fare skippers. It’s part of an effort to win back customers concerned about safety. But does cracking down on ticketless riders really help eliminate violent crime? Police in Washington, D.C.’s subway system the Metro have issued some 10,000 citations this year for fare evaders. 
by The Associated Press

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A blustery, crisp Sunday with filtered sunshine.

A blustery, crisp Sunday with filtered sunshine.

A blustery fall day is expected, with northwest winds gusting up to 40 mph. Temperatures will stay below average in the mid-50s as we start the week. However, a warming trend is on the horizon, along with promising rain chances.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting ‘attractive’ people

Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting ‘attractive’ people

A trove of secret documents show teens’ increasingly reliant on TikTok and how executives were acutely aware of the potential harm the app can cause young people, but appeared unconcerned.
by Bobby Allyn, Sylvia Goodman and Dara Kerr

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This year's 'October surprise' may be no surprise at all

This year's 'October surprise' may be no surprise at all

It is not uncommon for political commentators to call a late-breaking story during a presidential election an "October surprise" — even when there is little evidence that it mattered all that much.
by Ron Elving

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'There is no home:' Floridians find helping hands after floods

Many residents impacted by inland flooding near Tampa can't return home as floodwaters slowly recede. One church in Valrico is providing food and other resources to residents in the neighborhood.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets

With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets

Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.
by Joel Rose and Rolando Arrieta

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