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US fighter jet shoots down Turkish drone: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 6, 2023
The U.S. military shot down an aircraft belonging to a NATO ally in an act of self-defense. And we take a few steps in learning more about the history of humans in America. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. U.S. fighter jet shoots down Turkish drone in Syria A… -
Biden’s dog removed from the White House after biting staffers
President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is no longer at the White House after biting a staffer, according to a spokesperson. Commander, a 2-year-old German shepherd, has had at least 10 run-ins with members of the U.S. Secret Service, most recently on Sept. 25. According to a USSS spokesperson, Commander bit a Secret Service officer who… -
Biden admin waives laws to allow border wall construction: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 5, 2023
The Biden administration is waiving 26 federal laws to allow the construction of a border wall. And a four-legged member of the first family is removed from the White House – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Biden Administration waives federal laws for border wall construction The Biden… -
SCOTUS to review Big Tech censorship powers. How has the issue escalated?
A Real Clear Politics Poll found that censorship has become a partisan issue, just as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to review two cases this session that could change online censorship laws as Americans know it. The Supreme Court is being asked to reinterpret the First Amendment for the digital age. The poll found… -
75,000 health care workers strike demanding better staffing and pay
There’s more labor unrest in the U.S. as 75,000 health care workers are striking in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. over pay and staffing shortages. Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s largest insurers and healthcare organizations. With 39 hospitals nationwide, the nonprofit provides health care coverage and care to 13 million… -
Michael Jordan becomes first pro athlete to make Forbes 400
Michael Jordan, an NBA superstar best known for smashing records and winning championships, has just broken another, this time off the court. Jordan, 60, has become the first professional athlete to earn a place in the Forbes 400, with a net worth of $3 billion, according to Forbes. The hall of famer, showcasing his success… -
Army to bolster recruiting efforts after down years
The Army is focused on recruiting young people who have earned more than just a high school diploma, hoping to reverse the yearslong deficiency of enlisted recruits. Last year, the Army fell 15,000 enlisted recruits short of its goal of 60,000. Over the next 90 days, the Army will begin implementing some of the changes… -
What’s next for House after McCarthy ousted as speaker: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 4, 2023
What’s next for the House now that Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has been voted out as speaker? A shooting on a college campus leaves several injured as the suspect remains on the loose – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. McCarthy voted out as speaker in historic vote For… -
FEMA announces emergency alert to be sent to all US phones
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it will send alerts to all phones, radios, and TVs in the U.S. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, to test its emergency alert system. The testing of the wireless emergency alert systems will begin around 2:20 p.m. EST, according to a release by the agency. “The purpose of the Oct.… -
House Dem. Henry Cuellar carjacked near the Capitol
Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was carjacked a mile from the Capitol on Monday, Oct. 2, according to a release by his chief of staff, Jacob Hochberg. The release said Cuellar was parking his car in the Navy Yard neighborhood around 9:30 p.m. when a small group of armed robbers approached him. “As Congressman Cuellar was… -
Trump attends his NY civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 3, 2023
Former President Donald Trump attends the opening of his civil fraud trial in New York. And an alert about an important message headed to your cell phone. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Oct. 3, 2023. Trump attends civil fraud trial in New York “This is the continuation of the single greatest witch hunt of… -
‘Beware!’: Tom Hanks warns of AI ad using his likeness
Tom Hanks warned his fans on Sunday, Oct. 1, of an ad supposedly of the Oscar-winning actor promoting a dental plan. Hanks posted a screenshot of the ad, saying it was not really him, but rather an AI replica, telling everyone to “beware!” Hanks added to the post, “There’s a video out there promoting some… -
Calif. Gov. Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif, announced on Sunday, Oct. 1, the appointment of Laphonza Butler, D-Calif, to the U.S. Senate. Butler will fill the vacant seat following the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif, on Friday, Sept. 29. Butler will be the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the Senate and the second Black…
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