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Two people are dead and at least five others were injured, including three officers, after a shooting near 15 East Grant Street Wednesday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, according to police. The suspected shooter is also dead. CBS
A retired Navy veteran set a record as the oldest person to ever finish hiking along the 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail in 2017. After a friend took his title in 2021, Dale Sanders reclaimed it this week. CBS
Oil prices jumped higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran traded military strikes, and gas prices are on track to hit a Labor Day weekend high. CBS
VOA VIEW: Iran should be hit harder.
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What was left of Tropical Storm Edouard caused major flooding in Southeast Texas on Wednesday. First responders raced to rescue people trapped by floodwaters, as some areas received nearly 2 feet of rain. Jason Allen reports from the flood zone and Rob Marciano has the forecast. CBS
More consumers are taking out "buy now, pay later" loans to make ends meet, a sign of the U.S. affordability crisis. CBS
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges. CBS
The new DOJ opinion relates to funding states get for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Supplemental Security Income programs. CNBC
New York Fed President John Williams said higher Treasury yields reflect a strong economy as he weighs whether another interest rate hike is needed. CNBC
Chevron's move comes amid a U.S. push to increase oil production in Venezuela. CNBC
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The Energy secretary spoke to CNBC's Brian Sullivan in Venezuela on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump announced a massive oil deal with Caracas. CNBC
The airline is partnering with Chase on the effort, saying it wants to build on that company's Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network. CNBC
Though job creation held positive, August was the smallest gain since January and reflective of a broader slowdown in the labor market. CNBC
A 2-year-old boy died in Frankfort, Illinois, after police found his mother with self-inflicted injuries in what they call a domestic homicide. FOX News
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The Ohio man was detained by Secret Service agents after allegedly using a hammer to attack JD Vance’s residence and a federal vehicle. FOX News
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's new attempt at limiting birthright citizenship, saying it "is almost certainly unconstitutional." UPI
VOA VIEW: The judge is a fool.
The FBI returned three recovered cultural artifacts to representatives of the Lebanese government Wednesday during a ceremony in New York City. UPI
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A judge who vacated the conviction of former U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in 2023 lacked jurisdiction to do so, a federal appeals court ruled. UPI
VOA VIEW: A major mistake.
A federal judge said Wednesday that Google does not need to break up its advertising technology business, rejecting a Justice Department request. UPI
VOA VIEW: The judge does not have the unilateral power.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention usually launches a fall campaign to recommend vaccines for diseases like RSV and influenza. This year, however, the agency has not issued its updated recommendations. UPI
On Wednesday, the U.S. Mint began selling $1 gold-colored coins marked with the face of President Donald Trump. The coins cost $1.55 to $2.44 each. UPI
The New York City Department of Education is preparing to roll out a new policy banning the use of AI in elementary and middle schools. UPI
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President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines to stay clear of Russia amid a large-scale escalation in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian targets. UPI
VOA VIEW: Things are getting worse.
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