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First presidential debate to focus on prosperity, security and nation’s direction
The 90-minute event will be the first onstage matchup for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. It will be before a live audience and contain no commercial breaks.
North Carolina Governor Drops ‘Bathroom Bill’ Lawsuit Against U.S.
Gov. Pat McCrory said the suit he filed against the Justice Department, which defends a bill that regulates who uses what bathrooms and allows for discrimination against LGBT people, is too expensive.
Police Arrest Suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami Over Bombs In New York Area
Rahami, 28, was captured after a gunbattle with police in Linden, N.J. Images on local media showed him on a stretcher with what appeared to be a wound on his upper arm or shoulder.
Bill Clinton: ‘It’s hard’ to think about leaving foundation
The former president talks to NPR about the prospect of stepping away from the Clinton Foundation if his wife is elected — and why even false accusations of impropriety can stick.
Explosion In Manhattan Injures At Least 29
Mayor Bill de Blasio says it appears the explosion was intentionally set, but that there is no evidence of terrorism. Authorities report that none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening.
Playwright Edward Albee, Who Changed And Challenged Audiences, Dies At 88
“All art should be useful,” Albee said. “If it’s merely decorative, it’s a waste of time.” The Pulitzer-winning playwright of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? died Friday following a short illness.
‘Shoeless Joe’ Author William Patrick Kinsella Dies At 81
The award-winning book was adapted into the beloved film Field of Dreams. The Canadian author is best known for his works about magic — and baseball.
How ‘Equal Access’ Is Helping Drive Black Renters Out Of Their Neighborhood
San Francisco wants to give long-term residents of a historically African-American area preference in a lottery for new affordable units. Federal officials say that would violate fair housing laws.
Third-Party Candidates Fall Short Of Presidential Debate Threshold
The debates will be Hillary Clinton versus Donald Trump — without Jill Stein or Gary Johnson — despite high levels of voter dissatisfaction with the presidential choices.