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Decision 2024 updates: Harris campaigns in Pennsylvania, Trump stumps in California, Las Vegas
Get the latest updates on the 2024 presidential election from the Spectrum News team.

‘It's simply wrong’: Biden condemns anti-Haitian immigrant rhetoric at brunch celebrating Black Excellence
"It's simply wrong," Biden said at a White House event celebrating Black Excellence. "There’s no place in America. This has to stop."

Boar's Head closes plant in Virginia linked to deadly listeria outbreak
Deli meats associated with the plant have killed nine people and sickened dozens of others.

Trump stumps in Western states, Harris swings through Pennsylvania
Trump is set to rally in Las Vegas after a press conference in California. Harris is heading to Johnstown and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.





Driver charged with killing NHL’s Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level
At a virtual court hearing Friday, prosecutors said 43-year-old suspect Sean Higgins also has a history of road rage.

Universities of Wisconsin adopt viewpoint-neutral policy for college leaders
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman released the policy Friday.

Mexican cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads not guilty to U.S. charges
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada pleaded not guilty Friday in New York on a 17-count indictment accusing him of narcotics trafficking and murder.

U.S. policy hasn't changed about use of long-range missile use in Russia, White House says
The United States is continuing to have conversations with its allies about what can and should be done, the National Security Council says.





Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving in New York
The judge sentenced Timberlake to a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge, and 25 hours of community service at the nonprofit of his choosing.

Wall Street nears records as it closes a big week
Stocks are climbing in anticipation of the Federal Reserve delivering the first cut to interest rates in more than four years next week.

First lady, defense secretary visit Alabama base to highlight expanded military benefits
They will visit a pre-kindergarten program that the first lady has championed which funds universal preschool and help for children aged 3 and 4.

Francine made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane along coastal Louisiana
It made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane.





At two North Carolina rallies, Harris says she and Trump 'owe it to the voters' to have another debate
Harris hammered Trump's debate performance, taking aim at his answers on health care and abortion in Tuesday night's face-off.

Biden wants to close loophole that enables imports of clothing and illicit substances from China
The Biden administration is cracking down on the cheap products sold out of China by companies such as Temu and Shein.

Ben & Jerry's creates limited-edition Kamala Harris ice cream flavor
Pints of “Kamala’s Coconut Jubilee" will be raffled off during an ice cream truck tour by the progressive public policy advocacy group MoveOn.

Xavier McKinney ready to lead Packers' defense against Colts
McKinney and the Packers’ defense will be going up against Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson on Sunday.





3 things to watch in the Packers home opener against the Colts
Whoever the Packers’ quarterback is, Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson and the Packers’ running game figures to be important.

Biden, Britain's Starmer set to meet as Ukraine pushes to ease weapons restrictions
Ukraine wants to use some weapons to strike deeper into Russia, and there are signs the White House might shift its policy in response.

Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the month
Lawmakers must extend the Pentagon's authority to send weapons from its stockpile to Kyiv.

A scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire
The Line Fire has charred 58 square miles since the weekend.

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TV host Jay Blades charged with coercive behaviour
The host of the BBC's The Repair Shop is charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against his estranged wife.

Rosenberg: Putin draws new red line on long-range missiles
Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine using the West's long-range missiles would mean Nato countries "fighting with Russia".

William and Kate donate funds to burgled food bank
The Prince and Princess of Wales make a donation to Southwark Foodbank as the community rallies.

US and British citizens among 37 sentenced to death in DR Congo coup trial
Christian Malanga, a US national of Congolese origin, the suspected plot leader, was killed during the attack.





Woman who depicted PM as a coconut is cleared of racial charge
Marieha Hussain held a placard at a protest depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts.

Inside gallery where Banksy artwork was stolen
Two men have been charged after the artwork was stolen from a central London gallery, the Met Police has said.

I've learned from my mistake, says Timberlake after drink-drive plea deal
The pop star is ordered to pay a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge and do 25 hours of community service.

MI5 'monitored' teen terror suspect who took her own life
Rhianan Rudd, 16, took her own life in May 2022, months after terror charges had been dropped.





Northern Lights may be seen in UK skies again tonight
Forecasters say the lights will likely be confined to the north of the UK, with those in Scotland best placed to see them.

Government will not fund Belfast stadium rebuild for 2028
NI secretary says there is "a significant risk that it would not be built in time" for Euro 2028.

Stephen Lawrence would have been 50 today. Is there still a chance to get justice for him?
On the day Stephen Lawrence would have turned 50, how there may be an opportunity to secure justice.

What are Storm Shadow missiles and why are they crucial for Ukraine?
Western states have long been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use their missiles against Russia.





John Legend: Why abortion issue is personal for Chrissy Teigen and me
The singer spoke to BBC Newsnight about his wife's abortion in 2020.

One in six children sexually abused in Jesus Army cult
Details of hundreds of alleged perpetrators are passed to police.

Weekly quiz: Who blew out the Paralympic flame?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

Former England manager Eriksson's funeral held in Sweden
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is laid to rest, with David Beckham among 600 mourners to attend his funeral in Sweden.





The Force is with Ewan: McGregor gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The Star Wars and Trainspotting actor said he was "very touched" to receive the movie award.

Census may have overestimated number of trans people in England and Wales
Language barriers may have seen some people mistakenly say they consider themselves to be trans.

Plan quashed for UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years
A High Court judge rules the decision to give permission for the mine was "legally flawed".

Greens hit with £90,000 bill after discrimination case
The Green Party discriminated against Shahrar Ali during a row over his gender critical beliefs, a court ruled.





Teenager who showed his cricket skills in Flintoff's TV series dies in crash
Umar Mahmood, 18, had featured in Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams BBC series following young cricketers.

N Korea releases rare photos of Kim at uranium facility
Mr Kim called for the site to increase its production of nuclear warheads, state media said.

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The Russians snitching on each other for anti-war views
A wave of denunciations was sparked after the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine





Can Taylor Swift win the election for Harris (Or Trump)?
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Tom Hanks stars in an intense thriller based on true events
When the MV Maersk Alabama is hijacked by Somali pirates, the crew's bravery is tested to the limit

Draper unable to inspire Britain in Davis Cup defeat
Jack Draper cannot inspire Great Britain to a Davis Cup comeback win over Argentina as his first match since reaching the US Open semi-finals ends in defeat.

McLaren a long way off in Azerbaijan - Norris
Lando Norris says McLaren are “quite a long way off” in Friday practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.





'I've never heard a net booed before' - Fluke winner dashes Evans' hopes
An untimely net-cord winner sets Tomas Martin Etcheverry on his way to victory against Dan Evans in Great Britain's opening match against Argentina at the Davis Cup in Manchester.

Guardiola happy Man City hearing to begin on Monday
Pep Guardiola says he is happy the hearing into Manchester City's alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules will begin on Monday.

MI5 'monitored' teen terror suspect who took own life
Rhianan Rudd, 16, took her own life in May 2022, months after terror charges had been dropped.

Government will not fund Casement for Euro 2028
NI secretary says there is "a significant risk that it would not be built in time" for Euro 2028.