CNN
Dad Charged in Georgia Shooting
The father of the Georgia school shooting suspect has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter for purchasing the gun used by his 14-year-old son, who killed four people.
Headlines
September 6, 2024
NFL
One Toe Spoils the Ravens
The Chiefs beat the Ravens 27-20 in the 2024 season opener, with the Ravens' potential game-winning touchdown overturned due to Isaiah Likely’s toe being just out of bounds on the final play.
USA Today
Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty
Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges, admitting he failed to pay $1.4 million in taxes, to avoid further embarrassment for his family, with sentencing set for December.
BBC
Her Husband Drugged and Raped Her
Gisèle Pélicot testified about discovering she was drugged and raped by her husband and others for over a decade, as 51 men, including her husband, stand trial for the assaults.
Politico
No Trump Trial, But Still Damaging Info
Trump's federal election trial is delayed until 2025, but key legal filings packed with potentially damaging evidence are expected in October, just weeks before the election.
Survey Center on American Life
Study: Our Growing Class Divide
Americans without college degrees have fewer civic opportunities, weaker social networks, and experience greater social isolation compared to those with college degrees.
The New York Times
Lichtman "Keys" Favor Kamala Harris
Allan Lichtman, known for his accurate election predictions, argues Harris is favored in 2024 based on his 13-question "Keys" model, citing party stability, few scandals, and economic strength.
Fox News
But Silver Still Says Trump Is Favored
Nate Silver predicts that Trump is now favored to win the Electoral College, with increasing challenges for Harris in key swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan.
The Daily Beast
Did Harris Have a McJob?
Trump's campaign is calling out Kamala Harris, demanding proof she worked at McDonald's in 1983, accusing her of faking the story to win over middle-class voters.
USA Today
How Many Divorce? It's Complicated
Divorce rates are tricky to measure since they vary by factors like state and life stage, but they've been dropping as more people delay marriage and seek counseling.
The Wall Street Journal
RFK Jr: Make America Healthy Again
RFK Jr. argues that Trump can tackle America’s chronic disease crisis by reforming healthcare, food, and pharmaceutical systems, while criticizing Harris for her lack of interest in the issue.
The Washington Post
Aunt Says Shooter Struggled Mentally
The aunt of the Georgia school shooting suspect revealed he had been pleading for mental health help for months, frustrated that the adults in his life failed to intervene.
New York Post
NYC Mayor Aides Get Raided
Federal agents raided NYPD Commissioner Caban's and other officials' homes, seizing electronics in a corruption probe targeting influence peddling within Mayor Adams' admin.
Reuters
Trump Would Tap Musk for Efficiency
Trump proposed a 15% corporate tax rate for U.S. manufacturers, a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk, and a sovereign wealth fund for national projects.
NPR
Arlington Dustup Trumpers Id'd
Trump’s deputy campaign manager, Justin Caporale, has been identified as one of the staffers involved in an altercation at Arlington Cemetery, despite Trump denying the incident occurred.
Glamour
Glamour's 2024 Election Poll Results
Glamour's Election Poll shows women prioritizing the economy, healthcare, and housing, with Democrats leading younger voters and Republicans favored by older, less-educated women.
Axios
How Much Daylight We Lose in Fall
As fall approaches, parts of the northern U.S. are losing over three hours of daylight from the summer solstice to the fall equinox, with northern areas seeing the most loss.
Vanity Fair
Bill Belichick, Media Star?
After leaving the Patriots, Bill Belichick has become a prominent media figure with deals at ESPN and Omaha Productions, while speculation continues about a potential NFL return.
People
Katie Gaudreau on the Moment She Heard
Katie Gaudreau reflects on the heartbreaking moment she learned her brothers, NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau, were killed in a bike accident the day before her wedding.
CBS News
Starliner Unpiloted Return Saturday
Boeing's Starliner is set for an unpiloted return to Earth on Friday after a 92-day mission, leaving the astronauts behind due to unresolved thruster issues deemed unsafe by NASA.
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