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Europe
Restrictions on Ukraine’s use of U.S. weapons across Russia’s border may be lifted
Ukraine's president wants to attack targets inside Russia. Will the U.S. loosen restrictions on the long-range weapons it provides for the war?
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Law & Courts
Testimony begins in Tyre Nichols federal case involving 3 ex-Memphis officers
Opening statements in the trial of three former Memphis police officers revealed details in how the trial is likely to unfold.
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World
Morning news brief
The war in Sudan has been devastating. Trial of three ex-Memphis police officers in the beating death of Tyre Nichols continues. Examining if greedy companies are to blame for higher grocery prices.
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Politics
Political strategists analyze the Harris-Trump presidential debate
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist Ron Bonjean and Democratic strategist Maria Cardona about their reactions to the Trump-Harris debate.
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Louisiana is bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Francine
Emergency officials in Louisiana are warning residents to take the threat of Francine seriously as the strong tropical system is set to come ashore on Wednesday. Heavy rains, high winds are concerns.
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Politics
Government shutdown looms as Congress must agree on a spending bill by Oct. 1
Congress must pass a stop-gap spending bill before the end of the month. The House is set to vote Wednesday on an opening offer from House Republicans that will begin the negotiations.
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World
Morning news brief
Israel’s PM faces growing opposition over his stance on Gaza. Russia launches massive barrage against Ukraine. Longtime aide to New York’s governors accused of secretly working for China.
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Europe
German automaker Volkswagen considers closing two plants in the country
Germany’s largest industrial employer, Volkswagen, is reportedly considering closing at least two plants in Germany after years of declining value and a struggle to transition to electric vehicles.
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National
Morning news brief
U.S. presidential campaigns hit the final stretch. Venezuelan courts issue arrest warrant for opposition figure Edmundo González. DirecTV subscribers lose channel access due to contact dispute.
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Latin America
Arrest warrant issued in Venezuela for opposition figure Edmundo González
An arrest warrant has been issued in Venezuela for opposition figure Edmundo González, whose claim to a July election victory over the authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was backed by the U.S.