Biden makes surprise White House appearance after jobs surge
After 1,080 days in office President Biden spoke in the White House briefing room for questions following a strong monthly jobs report and a dockworkers strike settlement. He addressed the 2024 election, job data, and the Middle East crisis while defending the integrity of the labor numbers and noting the port agreement extends into January. The era’s tensions include the MAGA movement and risks of a broader regional conflict amid Israeli strikes and Iran’s missiles.
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Helene's Aftermath Hits Carolinas Residents Hard
In Asheville North Carolina residents face extended power outages from Hurricane Helene now affecting about 700000 homes and businesses in six states. Utilities Duke Energy and Dominion Energy warn restoration could stretch to next week or longer with some areas washed away and water shortages worsening life as neighbors share aid and information boards.
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Israel escalates strikes as Tehran signals conditional cease fire
Israeli raids hit Beirut outskirts targeting alleged Hezbollah successors while ground operations push in southern Lebanon. Iran’s Araghchi travels to Beirut seeking a cease-fire tied to Gaza, conditional on Hezbollah and Hamas approval. Israel reports 250 Hezbollah militants killed since Monday and two Israeli soldiers dead.
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Court leaves in place Biden environmental rules
The Supreme Court left in place two Biden administration rules intended to curb emissions of methane and mercury. No reasoning was given in the orders amid challenges from industry groups and Republican states, while a third EPA rule on coal plant pollution remains under review.
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Garth Brooks accused of rape in 2019 hotel assault
A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court accuses Garth Brooks of raping a hair and makeup stylist known as Jane Roe in a 2019 Los Angeles hotel during a trip for a Grammy tribute. Brooks denies the allegations and sought to block the filing. The suit ties the claimant to work for Trisha Yearwood since 1999 and for Brooks since 2017.
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