Tough love needed on climate change urgency
Climate scientists warn Paris Agreement efforts may not prevent severe impacts. Even with 1.5C limits, sea level rise, droughts, and volatile weather persist. Experts urge explicit action now to avoid a transformed, dystopian future for younger generations. Zoroya reports for USA TODAY.
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Errant events could influence election in September analysis
In campaign closing weeks Democrats’ interim chair Donna Brazile warns of panic-driven reactions to daily crises. Historical polls show September standings often miss November outcomes. 2008 tied in mid-September, Obama later won by seven points. 2000 Gore led Bush in September, then Bush won Electoral College. RealClearPolitics averages current leads.
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Corrections and Clarifications Misspelled Calais Mayor Name
A Friday corrections note fixes misspelling of Calais Mayor Natacha Bouchart in a migrants story. The correction clarifies the intended spelling and attributes the error to the initial report.
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Debate Debacle Looms Large In Tight 2016 Race
USA Today sketches a near even race with Clinton at 45.7 percent and Trump at 44.2 percent. Over 50 days voters face debates likely to reshape momentum as both candidates sharpen staff and policy while avoiding missteps amid hurricane and economic anxieties.
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Final stretch of campaign cycles and market jitters
A multi topic mid September snapshot weighs polling by Pew Research Center, economy trends, and email controversies. It notes 29 percent for Hillary in a September Pew poll and weak Trump support, while markets face volatility from possible Fed rate moves and energy price shocks. The piece covers Clinton email disclosures, Russia linked hacks, and potential foreign policy crises that could shift voter turnout and candidate perceptions.
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