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Police release bodycam video of Tyreek Hill being handcuffed
Newly released police body camera footage shows what unfolded when Miami-Dade County officers pulled over Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The NFL star found himself in handcuffs a block away from Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 8, just hours before his game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the bodycam video, Hill doesn’t comply with the officer’s… -
Final preparations for tonight’s presidential debate
We’re just hours away from the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. And we look back on the legendary career of actor James Earl Jones. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Trump, Harris prep for first presidential debate tonight Vice President Kamala Harris and… -
One-third of election officials resigned, retired since 2020 election
More than one-third of top election officials across the country have resigned or retired since the 2020 presidential election, according to a CBS News investigation. This turnover rate, the highest in over two decades, raises significant concerns about potential impacts as the next major election approaches. Here are a few examples of the election worker… -
Polish security takes down covert Russia-linked sabotage group
Poland security services revealed on Monday, Sept. 9, it took out cyber hackers who were attempting to “wage a de facto cyber war” by Russia and Belarus. Polish intelligence said it is part of ongoing efforts to sabotage Poland’s institution’s due to its military aid to Ukraine. “The Belarusian and Russian foreign services had one… -
1 in 3 college students say violent protesting can be acceptable: Survey
Nearly a third of college students think it is acceptable to use violence or other methods to stop a campus speech, according to a new survey from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The group polled more than 50,000 college students from over 250 universities. FIRE found 32% of students believe it is at… -
Viral ‘airport tray aesthetic’ could be slowing down TSA lines
Going through airport security may not be the most fabulous part of traveling, but a new TikTok trend could be changing that. It is called “airport tray aesthetic” or “TSA tray aesthetic,” where people artfully arrange their otherwise bland bins as they make their way through airport security. Airport tray aesthetic has become so popular,… -
Discount retailer Big Lots files for bankruptcy
Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In its filing with a Delaware bankruptcy court on Monday, Sept. 9, Big Lots lists its assets and liabilities in the range of $1 billion to $10 billion. As part of the Chapter 11 process, Big Lots stores and its website will remain open… -
Opposition presidential candidate flees Venezuela amid arrest threats, protests
Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled to Spain in the latest development following Venezuela’s contentious presidential election. Many Western countries, including the United States, view González as the legitimate winner. However, authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory and, amid widespread protests, ordered the arrest of his opponents. Just days after an arrest warrant was… -
Troops scheduled to leave Iraq by 2026, US shifts to advisory role
The United States has reached a tentative agreement with Iraq to withdraw hundreds of American-led troops by September 2025, with all remaining forces expected to depart by the end of 2026. This decision follows extensive negotiations, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. military strategy in the region. Currently, about 2,500 U.S. troops are stationed in… -
Defense secretary says temporary budget bill would severely impact military
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning Congress that passing a temporary budget bill to keep the government open would have devastating impacts on the Defense Department. The bill would keep the federal government funded for another six months, but cap spending at 2024 levels. In a letter to members of Congress on Sunday, Sept. 8, Austin… -
House GOP releases report on Afghanistan withdrawal after 3-year investigation
After a three-year investigation, the GOP-led House Foreign Affairs Committee released its report on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan on Sunday, Sept. 8. The 354-page report blames the chaotic withdrawal on the Biden administration, saying the effort was rushed and done despite allies and advisers saying that was a bad idea. While the Biden administration cited the Doha Agreement, a Trump-era agreement with… -
Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with 1 day to go
With just one day to go, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are preparing for the first debate between the presidential candidates. And Apple is reportedly set to unveil its latest iPhone models powered by artificial intelligence. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with… -
San Francisco deporting migrants linked to open-air drug markets
In response to increasing fentanyl overdoses, San Francisco is adopting a new strategy: deporting migrants from the city. San Francisco is grappling with a severe fentanyl crisis. Officials linked open-air drug markets in the city to a record number of overdose deaths. Last year, fentanyl overdoses resulted in 656 deaths, a 43% increase from the…