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Hurricane Trudy strengthens off Mexico’s coast with major storm expected
Hurricane Trudy strengthened as it approached the Pacific coast of Mexico, authorities said Thursday.
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Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO’s response
A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria, has some members of the alliance wondering if Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking escalation to test their support for Ukraine in its war against Moscow's full-scale invasion.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says US is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Thursday that the United States is trying to break Canada so it can "own us" as he urged oil-rich Alberta not to begin a process toward separation in Monday's referendum.
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Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by a witness
A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher. He was then shot by a person at the scene who followed him inside, authorities said.
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Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots
The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as "likely" noncitizens until their immigration status can be confirmed.
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What to know before bluegrass takes over downtown Chattanooga next week
The International Bluegrass Music Association's World of Bluegrass festival is set to take over downtown Chattanooga next week, with programming from Oct. 20-24.
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FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back
FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump's retention of classified documents at his Florida estate sued Thursday to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of "political retribution."
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Closures planned for schools, roads and parking ahead of Trump rally in Dalton
Some roads, parking spaces and schools are set to shut down Friday in response to President Donald Trump's planned political rally in Dalton.
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Nashville airport announces nonstop Air France flight
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday a state takeover of the Nashville airport authority didn't hinder negotiations with Air France for a nonstop flight to Paris.
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US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?
High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans' dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now.
