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10 Things to Know for Thursday

The new Apple AirPods are demonstrated during an event to announce new products on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The new Apple AirPods are demonstrated during an event to announce new products on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) The new Apple AirPods are demonstrated during an event to announce new products on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:

1. TRUMP PROMISES HUGE BOOST IN MILITARY SPENDING

The GOP candidate’s plan calls for major increases in the number of active troops, fighter planes, Navy ships and submarines.

2. KERRY, LAVROV AGREE TO TALKS ON SYRIA

The U.S. secretary of state and Russian foreign minister will meet for extended discussions on ending the 5-year-old civil war.