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Prof. Raphy Walden, former Israeli President Shimon Peres' doctor speaks with journalists outside the hospital ward where Peres is hospitalized, in Tel Aviv, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. Peres suffered a "major stroke" on Tuesday and experienced heavy bleeding in the brain, hospital officials said, as doctors raced to stabilize the 93-year-old Nobel laureate. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
Prof. Raphy Walden, former Israeli President Shimon Peres' doctor speaks with journalists outside the hospital ward where Peres is hospitalized, in Tel Aviv, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. Peres suffered a "major stroke" on Tuesday and experienced heavy bleeding in the brain, hospital officials said, as doctors raced to stabilize the 93-year-old Nobel laureate. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner) Prof. Raphy Walden, former Israeli President Shimon Peres' doctor speaks with journalists outside the hospital ward where Peres is hospitalized, in Tel Aviv, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. Peres suffered a "major stroke" on Tuesday and experienced heavy bleeding in the brain, hospital officials said, as doctors raced to stabilize the 93-year-old Nobel laureate. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

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

1. HOW CHINA FUELED PAIN AND TRUMP SUPPORT

Crushed by Chinese competition and feeling betrayed by mainstream politicians, Rust Belt workers are embracing the Republican presidential nominee and his tough talk on trade.

2. SYRIA CEASE-FIRE DEAL RIFE WITH LEGAL, LIABILITY QUESTIONS

The details of the U.S.-Russian deal to halt the Syrian civil war and focus efforts on rooting out extremists are fueling Pentagon skepticism about military cooperation between the two powers.