Springfield faces bomb threats for second day in wake of unproven claims
The town of Springfield, Ohio, once again faced bomb threats on Friday, Sept. 13. The threats forced the evacuation of schools and municipal buildings for the second day in a row. Springfield has been at the center of national politics since the presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10, between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Law enforcement said that several city commissioners and city employees were reportedly the targets of an emailed bomb threat on Friday. A second email threatened a handful of public schools, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Ohio License Bureau Southside, according to authorities.
Springfield has been a flashpoint in a national controversy caused by false rumors of Haitian migrants stealing and eating people’s pets in the community, brought to further prominence by Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio.
“In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs,” Trump said during Tuesday’s debate. “They’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there.”
Vance continued his focus on Springfield on Friday, taking aim at the immigrant population and Harris in a post on X.
“In Springfield, Ohio, there has been a massive rise in communicable diseases, rent prices, car insurance rates, and crime,” Vance wrote. “This what happens when you drop 20,000 people into a small community. Kamala Harris’s immigration policy aims to do this to every town in our country.”
The mayor of Springfield said another bomb threat on Thursday, that prompted the evacuation of several buildings “used hateful language towards immigrants and Haitians in our community.”
City officials and police repeatedly said there is no credible information to support the claims about migrants.
In response to Thursday’s evacuations, the Trump campaign released a statement, condemning the threats and called on the person making the threats to “be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
It’s unclear if the latest round of threats is connected to the unproven national claims about immigrants in Springfield.
Donald Trump says he will not debate Kamala Harris again
With just 53 days away from Election Day, former President Donald Trump announced he would not participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. He first made the announcement in a post on Truth Social and then at a rally in Arizona in Thursday, Sept. 12.
Trump said he won the debate Tuesday, Sept. 10, and there will be no third debate after he’s already shared the stage with Harris and President Biden back in June.
“She immediately called for a second debate, which means that she was like a prizefighter that lost the fight,” Trump said. “So, because we’ve done two debates and because they were successful, there will be no third debate.”
Meanwhile, at a campaign event in North Carolina, Harris said she still wants another debate with Trump before Election Day.
“I believe we ought to have another debate,” Harris said. “We owe it to the voters.”
At his event in Arizona, Trump also unveiled a new proposal to end taxes on overtime pay if he wins a second term. Harris’ campaign responded saying if Trump wins, fewer workers will receive overtime.
On Friday, Sept. 13, Harris will be campaigning in Pennsylvania and Trump will be holding a news conference in California before a rally in Las Vegas.
Boeing workers go on strike for first time in 16 years
Thousands of Boeing union workers walk off the job in the first strike for the company in 16 years. And former President Donald Trump decides if he’ll participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
Boeing workers go on strike for first time in 16 years
For the first time since 2008, Boeing workers are on strike. It comes after Boeing machinists rejected a tentative contract deal Thursday night, Sept. 12.
Ahead of the union’s vote, workers rallied outside encouraging “no deal” with Boeing. The contract offer overwhelmingly failed, with 95% of Union Aircraft Assembly Workers voting against it.
“I’m expecting my union brothers and sisters to stand shoulder to shoulder, arm in arm and let our company know that ‘hey, we deserve more,’” Boeing employee Chase Sparkman said. “We are doing the job that is required of us, and we need to be compensated fairly for doing so.”
The failed contract included a 25% wage bump over four years.
Another worker, Adam Vogel said, “It’s unfair. The whole contract’s unfair. They’re taking too much away from us without giving us anything. [A] 25% raise is a load of crap.”
As of early Friday morning, Sept. 13, 33,000 workers had walked off the job. The workers’ strike is not expected to cause flight disruptions, but it will virtually stop commercial airplane production at one of the nation’s biggest manufacturing giants.
Boeing has 150,000 employees and estimates its own annual contribution to the U.S. economy at $79 billion, supporting 1.6 million jobs directly and indirectly.
Both the union and Boeing released statements saying they are eager to get back to the negotiating table to reach a new deal.
Trump says he will not debate Harris again
We are 53 days away from Election Day and the campaign trail is red hot. Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign rally in North Carolina on Thursday while former President Donald Trump took to Arizona, where we got our answer on whether there will be another debate between the two.
Trump said Thursday he won the debate Tuesday, Sept. 10, and there will be no third debate after he’s already shared the stage with Harris and President Biden back in June.
“She immediately called for a second debate, which means that she was like a prizefighter that lost the fight,” Trump said. “So, because we’ve done two debates and because they were successful, there will be no third debate.”
Meanwhile, at her campaign event Harris said she still wants another debate with Trump before Election Day.
“I believe we ought to have another debate,” Harris said. “We owe it to the voters.”
At his event in Arizona, Trump also unveiled a new proposal to end taxes on overtime pay if he wins a second term. Harris’ campaign responded saying if Trump wins, fewer workers will receive overtime.
On Friday, Harris will be campaigning in Pennsylvania and Trump will be holding a news conference in California before a rally in Las Vegas.
Judge tosses 2 charges against Trump in Georgia election interference case
The decision has not yet been formally applied to Trump because his case has been paused pending appeals over whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can stay on the case following misconduct allegations.
The judge threw out one count against Trump of conspiring to file false documents, as well as a separate count of filing false documents related to false allegations of voter fraud that were included in one of Trump’s lawsuits in December 2020 trying to overturn the election results.
DOJ, FBI preparing to file charges in Trump campaign hack
The Justice Department is getting ready to file criminal charges in connection with the alleged Iranian hack targeting the Trump campaign, according to multiple reports. It’s not yet clear exactly when formal charges will be announced or who they’ll target, but they’ll stem from an FBI investigation into Iranian efforts to influence the 2024 election.
In August, the Trump campaign said it had been hacked and Iranian actors had stolen and distributed sensitive internal documents. At least three national news outlets were leaked confidential material from inside the Trump campaign, but they have not revealed what exactly they got.
First photos of North Korean uranium enrichment site released
For the first time, North Korea has released images of its uranium enrichment facility that produces fuel for nuclear bombs. Despite North Korea’s nuclear program being banned under multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, the country is still believed to have several sites for enriching uranium.
In the photos, the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, was shown touring the facility. He reportedly called for more weapons-grade material to boost North Korea’s arsenal for “self-defense and the capability for a preemptive attack” against the U.S. and its allies.
Justin Timberlake expected to plead guilty in NY drunk driving case
Singer Justin Timberlake is set to make an appearance in a New York courtroom Friday. The 10-time Grammy award winner is expected to plead guilty following his June arrest in the Hamptons where he was charged with driving while intoxicated.
Reports say Timberlake will plead guilty to a lesser offense of driving while ability impaired. That traffic violation carries a $300 to $500 dollar fine and a 90-day license suspension.
Francine weakens to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 2 hurricane
After making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Louisiana, Francine is on the move. We have the latest track. And the mother of the 14-year-old suspect in last week’s deadly school shooting in Georgia apologizes in an open letter to the victims’ families. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.
Francine weakens to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 2 hurricane
Francine has weakened to a tropical storm, hours after it made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The storm is now trekking over Mississippi.
Power outages have left more than 350,000 Louisiana residents in the dark and flash flood warnings are still in effect in parts of the state, as the storm batters parts of Mississippi with 70mph winds.
In Louisiana’s Terrebonne Parish, the powerful storm brought down power lines, snapped trees, and caused flooding. Partial 911 outages were also reported in areas impacted by the storm. Wireless companies have said they’re working on the issue.
High winds and a potentially dangerous storm surge from a now weakened Francine are expected to also continue into Mississippi and Alabama Thursday, Sept. 12, with the potential for deadly tornadoes and flash flooding as well.
According to the National Weather Service, Francine is expected to continue to weaken over the next 24 hours, downgrading to a tropical cyclone by Friday, Sept. 13, as it moves across the south.
Mother of Georgia school shooting suspect apologizes to families in letter
One week after a school shooting in Georgia left two students and two teachers dead, the 14-year-old suspect’s mother has now come forward. She penned an open letter apologizing to victims’ families that was first obtained by CNN.
Marcee Gray is the mother of 14-year-old Colt Gray, who has been arrested and charged with murder in the Apalachee High School shooting. This week, we also learned she made a phone call to the school the morning of the shooting, just moments before the gunfire.
In her open letter, Marcee Gray said she is “sorry from the bottom of my heart” to the parents and families impacted. She also said if she could take the place of the two students who died she would “without a second thought.”
While offering her condolences, she also wrote that her son Colt is “not a monster. He is my oldest baby.” She asked the community for prayers while offering her own.
His mother’s letter comes after it was reported Colt sent her a text message the morning of the shooting, saying only three words: “I’m sorry, mom.”
Marcee Gray said she called the school to warn of “an extreme emergency” at 9:50 a.m. ET last Wednesday, Sept. 4, and asked school officials to go get her son. Thirty minutes later, police responded to reports of the school shooting.
Colt Gray’s father, Colin, has also been charged in connection with the deadly shooting. He faces two second-degree murder charges, four counts of involuntary manslaughter, and eight counts of child cruelty. The next court hearing for Colt and Colin Gray is set for Dec. 4.
Trump, Biden, Harris come together for 9/11 memorial event
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump all marked 23 years since 9/11 together. Trump and Harris could be seen shaking hands ahead of the annual memorial ceremony at Ground Zero in New York on Wednesday, just hours after their first debate.
Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, was also in attendance.
After the Ground Zero ceremony, the candidates went their separate ways. Trump and Vance visited a New York City firehouse, and Biden and Harris went to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Trump also visited the memorial later in the day.
Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, marked the somber anniversary at a 9/11 volunteer event in his home state.
Secret Service to increase security for Jan. 6 electoral vote counting
As Election Day nears, the Secret Service has announced there will be increased security during Congress’ counting and certification of electoral votes. The beefed-up security is a precaution after the riots at the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
The designation unlocks federal, state and local resources. The Secret Service will be leading the planning of the event.
The counting and certification of electoral votes will take place on Jan. 6, 2025.
67 million Americans watched Tuesday’s debate
More than 67 million Americans tuned in for the first debate between former President Trump and Vice President Harris Tuesday. That was more viewers than the 51 million who watched the debate between Trump and President Biden in June.
However, it’s still far fewer people compared to modern general election debates, like the one in 2016 between Hillary Clinton and Trump that drew in 84 million viewers.
Tuesday’s debate marked the first time Americans got to see Harris and Trump go head-to-head. It’s still up in the air if there will be a second debate between the two.
Campbell Soup Company changing its name after 155 years
Campbell’s soup has been a staple in American kitchens for more than a hundred years. Now, after 155 years in business, the company is changing its name — slightly.
Its dropping “soup” from their official title and re-branding as The Campbell’s Company. That’s because instead of just soup, the company owns other iconic American eats like Goldfish, Cape Cod, and Pepperidge Farm.
DirecTV rejected Disney’s offer to restore ABC before the presidential debate
DirecTV and Disney are still at an impasse in their contract dispute, with Disney networks including ABC and ESPN remaining dark for the more than 11 million DirecTV subscribers. DirecTV customers already missed out on Monday Night Football and were in jeopardy of not being able to watch Tuesday’s, Sept. 10, debate on ABC, the network hosting the event.
Hours before the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Disney offered to provide a three-hour feed of its ABC News coverage to all impacted DirecTV customers at no cost despite the stalemate.
Disney said, “We want all Americans to be able to view tonight’s debate at this important moment in our history,” adding, “We remain at the table negotiating with DirecTV and the restoration of our programming to their subscribers is completely within their control.”
But in a move mimicking the presidential debate that would air later that night, DirecTV pushed back against the other side’s plans. It rejected Disney’s offer, making it clear where the satellite TV company stands on the issue.
In a statement of its own, DirecTV said, “Unfortunately, returning only Disney’s ABC stations from the entire portfolio of channels for a limited three-hour window will cause customer confusion among those who would briefly see the debate only to lose the channel again shortly after.”
DirecTV admitted it would have accepted Disney’s offer had Disney been willing to accept its demands. DirectTV called for Disney to restore “all its channels across platforms” through the end of Monday Night Football this coming Monday.
DirectTV said had Disney agreed to its proposal, viewers would have been able to watch not only Monday Night Football, but this weekend’s college football games and Sunday’s Emmy Awards — all airing on Disney’s networks.
Though ABC remained dark on DirecTV, subscribers were still able to catch the debate as it was simulcast on non-Disney networks and streaming channels.
Disney’s deal with DirecTV ended Sept. 1. More than a week in, the two sides can’t see eye to eye on new terms. It’s unclear when Directv subscribers will be able to watch ABC, ESPN, or any of the other Disney networks again.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after watching debate
Right after the presidential debate wrapped up on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Harris-Walz ticket received a major celebrity endorsement from Taylor Swift. The ‘Cruel Summer’ singer posted on Instagram her support for the Democratic ticket, saying Harris “fights for the rights and causes” she believes in.
“Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation,” Swift said. “It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”
Swift posted an image of her holding a cat and signed her post as “childless cat lady” in a reference to comments made by Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, years ago.
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” Swift said. “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
Swift has previously been vocal in her support for Democrats in elections at the local and presidential level. Swift encouraged her 280 million followers to do their research, register to vote, and that “the choice is theirs.”
“I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make,” Swift said. “I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.”
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate
We recap the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. And SpaceX launches four private citizens into space for one historic mission. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first — and potentially only — debate Tuesday night, Sept. 10. The two presidential candidates were asked questions about the economy, abortion, immigration, Jan. 6, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and more.
Following a handshake, the candidates went head-to-head for about 90 minutes in Philadelphia, trying to win over any voters who were left undecided less than two months away from Election Day.
On the economy, Harris said, “I believe in the ambition, the aspirations, the dreams of the American people. And that is why I imagine and have actually a plan to build what I call an opportunity economy. Because here’s the thing: We know that we have a shortage of homes and housing, and the cost of housing is too expensive for far too many people. We know that young families need support to raise their children. And I intend on extending a tax cut for those families of $6,000, which is the largest child tax credit that we have given in a long time.”
Trump said, “Look, we’ve had a terrible economy because inflation has, which is really known as a country buster. It breaks up countries. We have inflation like very few people have ever seen before, probably the worst in our nation’s history. We were at 21%. But that’s being generous because many things are 50, 60, 70 and 80% higher than they were just a few years ago.”
On abortion, Trump said, “For 52 years, they’ve been trying to get Roe v. Wade into the states. And through the genius and heart and strength of six Supreme Court justices, we were able to do that. Now, I believe in the exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother. I believe strongly in it. Ronald Reagan did also.”
Harris responded, “The majority of Americans believe in a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body. And that is why in every state where this issue has been on the ballot in red and blue states, both, the people of America have voted for freedom.”
But it wasn’t always policy that was the subject. Both candidates took jabs at one another throughout the debate, including on the attendance at rallies.
“And he’s going to talk about immigration a lot tonight, even when it’s not the subject that is being raised. And I’m going to actually do something really unusual and I’m going to invite you to attend one of Donald Trump’s rallies because it’s a really interesting thing to watch,” Harris said. “You will see during the course of his rallies, he talks about fictional characters like Hannibal Lecter. He will talk about windmills cause cancer. And what you will also notice is that people start leaving his rallies early out of exhaustion and boredom. And I will tell you, the one thing you will not hear him talk about is you. You will not hear him talk about your needs, your dreams and your- and your desires. And I’ll tell you, I believe you deserve a president who actually puts you first. And I pledge to you that I will.”
“First, let me respond as to the rallies,” Trump said. “She said people start leaving. People don’t go to her rallies. There’s no reason to go. And the people that do go, she’s busing them in and paying them to be there and then showing them in a different light. So she can’t talk about that. People don’t leave my rallies. We have the biggest rallies, the most incredible rallies in the history of politics. That’s because people want to take their country back. Our country is being lost. We’re a failing nation. And it happened three and a half years ago.”
After the back and forth throughout the debate, the candidates each continued to make their case and claimed victory.
The Harris campaign posted on X the debate was “fun” and to “do it again in October.” While Trump posted on Truth Social saying he thought it was “my best debate ever– especially because it was three on-one,” in a reference to the two ABC News moderators.
Swift has previously been vocal in her support for Democrats in elections at the local and presidential level. Swift encouraged her 280 million followers to do their research and that “the choice is theirs.”
Presidential candidates commemorate 9/11
It’s been 23 years since the 9/11 terror attacks in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania killed nearly 3,000 people. Remembrance events are being held all across the country Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are both scheduled to visit Ground Zero in New York Wednesday.
Harris, who will be paying her respects alongside President Joe Biden, will also visit the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon.
After Trump visits Ground Zero, he’s set to visit a fire station in New York City before also traveling to Shanksville.
FAA investigating after Delta plane clips another aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a Delta Air Lines plane clipped the tail of another aircraft at the world’s busiest airport Tuesday. Both plans were on the tarmac at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta taxiing for takeoff when it happened.
One of the planes had its wingtip severed from the aircraft in the incident. No one was hurt but both planes were damaged, and passengers had to get off.
Hurricane Francine expected to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday
Meteorologists say the storm is still gaining strength and is likely to turn into a Category 2 before making landfall in Louisiana then moving north into Mississippi. However, they also expect Francine to weaken quickly as it moves inland.
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to conduct first private spacewalk
SpaceX launched four astronauts into space on Tuesday for a historic mission. The Dragon capsule lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center carrying a billionaire entrepreneur — who financed the trip — along with a retired Air Force pilot, and two SpaceX engineers.
It took about nine and a half minutes for the capsule to reach orbit. A few minutes later, the capsule separated from its support trunk revealing a spectacular view of the Earth from the onboard cameras.
Trump supports reclassifying marijuana, voting for legalization in Florida
Former President Donald Trump recently signaled support for a significant shift in marijuana policy, aligning his stance with Vice President Kamala Harris. This marks the first time both major-party presidential candidates have backed broad cannabis reform, reflecting a growing trend of public support for legalization.
In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Sept. 10, Trump expressed his intention to vote in favor of Florida’s Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older.
“It’s time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use,” Trump said.
He also emphasized the need for “smart regulations” and access to safe, tested products.
In addition to supporting the Florida measure, Trump announced his backing for a federal reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. This change would ease restrictions on medical research but would not fully legalize marijuana at the federal level.
Vice President Harris has also supported reclassifying marijuana but additionally advocates for its complete legalization nationwide. Harris’ campaign manager has criticized Trump’s stance, calling it “blatant pandering.”
The timing of Trump’s announcement could influence Tuesday’s debate if he decides to challenge Harris on her past cannabis-related prosecutions as district attorney of San Francisco.
Trump’s position marks a significant shift from the traditional conservative view on marijuana. He contrasted with other prominent Republicans, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who opposes the state’s marijuana ballot measure.
Trump’s endorsement could boost Amendment 3’s chances of passing, but it needs 60% voter approval to succeed. If it passes, Florida would become the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana.
This shift in Trump’s stance mirrors a broader change in American attitudes toward marijuana. A Gallup poll from last year found that 70% of American adults support legalization, reflecting the evolving landscape of cannabis policy in the U.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 former President Donald Trump will take the stage in their first debate Tuesday night, Sept. 10. It’s a big moment and opportunity for both campaigns as battleground polls continue to show the presidential race is a close one.
The debate will also mark the first time Harris and Trump meet in person.
Harris has spent the last few days taking part in mock debates, practicing on stage with lights and sparring with former Hillary Clinton aide Philippe Reines, who even dressed as Trump during his performance against Harris.
“He plays from this really old and tired playbook,” she said. “There’s no floor for him for how low he will go and we should be prepared for that. We should be prepared that he’s not burdened to tell the truth. We should be prepared that he’s going to speak a lot of untruths.”
Meanwhile, Trump has said he doesn’t need formal preparation to debate Harris. Instead, he’s been holding policy sessions and speaking with a small team of advisors which include former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard and Republican Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Trump has continued on the campaign trail and made an announcement on his Truth Social platform Monday, Sept. 9, promising no taxes on Social Security benefits.
“To help seniors who are on fixed income who are suffering the ravages of Kamala Harris’ inflation nightmare, it’s a total nightmare, I’m announcing no tax on Social Security benefits,” Trump announced.
As for the rules of the debate: there will be no opening statements, no audience, no pre-written notes or huddling with staff during commercial breaks, and microphones will be muted when it’s not a candidate’s turn to speak.
The Hamas-run government media office in Gaza said more than 40 people were killed in the strike and more than 60 more wounded while many more remain unaccounted for.
Evacuations begin as Francine takes aim at Louisiana
Louisiana’s governor has declared a statewide emergency ahead of the storm’s arrival. Mandatory and voluntary evacuations have been ordered in multiple parishes along Louisiana’s coast, as well as parts of southern Mississippi.
Francine is expected to turn into a Category 2 hurricane before making landfall — potentially keeping up that strength when it does.
Police release bodycam video of Tyreek Hill being handcuffed
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill found himself in handcuffs a block away from Hard Rock Stadium Sunday, Sept. 8, just hours before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Newly released body camera footage shows what unfolded when he was pulled over by police.
In the bodycam video, Hill doesn’t comply with the officer’s orders to lower his window and that’s when things begin to escalate. Hill is seen dragged out of his car and forced face down onto the ground along the roadway in the video. The footage also reveals Hill was originally stopped for speeding.
It takes approximately one minute from when the officer leaves his motorcycle to when Hill is pulled out of his car.
Apple unveils iPhone 16 with artificial intelligence upgrade
As anticipated, Apple revealed its latest lineup of tech at the company’s “Glowtime” event on Monday. That included the iPhone 16 series with artificial intelligence capabilities.
“The next generation of iPhone has been designed for Apple Intelligence from the ground up,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook. “It marks the beginning of an exciting new era.”
Cook said the iPhone 16 “raises the bar for what an iPhone can do.”
James Earl Jones remembered as ‘best of any generation’
Iconic actor James Earl Jones, known for his booming voice, is being remembered by those who knew him after passing away on Monday at 93 years old.
Actor Matthew Broderick, who worked with Jones on the 1994 Disney animated film “The Lion King” told People magazine, “I’m so lucky to have had a chance to work with James Earl Jones, to have had him play my father, my king!”
Broderick also said Jones was “one of the very best of his or any generation.”
Kevin Costner, who costarred with Jones in the 1989 baseball classic Field of Dreams said, “That booming voice. That quiet strength. The kindness that he radiated. So much can be said about his legacy, so I’ll just say how thankful I am that part of it includes Field fo Dreams.”
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 1 day to go
We’re now one day away from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump facing off on the debate stage. Tuesday night, Sept. 10, both presidential candidates will be in Philadelphia to answer questions over policies, address Americans’ concerns in the country and make their case for why voters should choose them in November.
Over the weekend, Harris was seen by reporters on a stroll with her husband Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. She ignored the reporters’ first few questions but when asked if she’s ready for the debate, she said, “I’m ready.”
Also over the weekend, the Harris-Walz campaign unveiled a website detailing policies for the first time. It outlines proposals on key issues such as the economy, crime and immigration.
Harris will be in Pittsburgh Monday, Sept. 9, preparing for the debate with a team of advisors.
Meanwhile, sources told ABC News that Trump is “holding informal policy sessions with a small team of advisers, including GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.”
Trump was on the campaign trail in Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 7, where he also spoke of the upcoming debate.
“Oh, they’re waiting for the debate. You know, if I destroy her in the debate, they’ll say, ‘Trump suffered a humiliating defeat tonight,’ no matter what,” Trump said.
Two of the latest battleground polls, one from the New York Times and the other CBS News, show razor thin margins between the two candidates in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
While the Biden administration cited the Doha Agreement, a Trump-era agreement with the Taliban to leave Afghanistan by May 2021, as a main reason for the withdrawal, the report says the decision “was not based on the security situation, the Doha Agreement, or the advice of his senior national security advisors or our allies. Rather, it was premised on the president’s longstanding and unyielding opinion that the United States should no longer be in Afghanistan.”
The report accuses the administration of missing warning signs pointing to how quickly Kabul would fall to the Taliban upon a U.S. withdrawal and says the planning of and calling for an evacuation was delayed.
Defense secretary says temporary budget would severely impact military
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning Congress that passing a temporary 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 said that the stop-gap would cut defense spending by more than $6 billion, compared to the 2025 spending proposal. Austin said that would impact thousands of defense programs and damage recruiting just as the military is starting to recover from the pandemic.
Congress needs to approve a stop-gap spending bill before the end of the budget year on Sept. 30 to avoid a government shutdown.
Manhunt continues for suspect in Kentucky freeway shooting
The suspect in a shooting on a Kentucky freeway that left seven people injured over the weekend remains on the loose. Police said Joseph A. Couch is the man responsible for opening fire Saturday, Sept. 7, on Interstate 75, striking at least 12 vehicles.
Police said in a Sunday night, Sept. 8, news briefing, Couch purchased his weapon legally the morning of the shooting. He also bought a thousand rounds of ammunition.
An AR-15 rifle was found not far from the shooting scene and Couch’s vehicle was located abandoned nearby.
California’s Line Fire consumes 20,000 acres, prompts mandatory evacuations
Firefighters in California are battling against more than a dozen wildfires fueled by a heatwave and high winds. The most intense blaze is the Line Fire in San Bernardino County, which has surged to over 20,000 acres and prompted the evacuation of more than 11,000 residents.
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and as of Sunday afternoon, Sept. 8, the fire was zero percent contained. The blaze has injured three people, though details on their conditions are not yet available.
Thunderstorm winds are complicating firefighting efforts, causing unpredictable fire behavior, while critically dry vegetation and smoke continue to pose other challenges.
Officials said more thunderstorms on Monday could add fuel to the Line Fire.
Apple expected to reveal iPhone 16 lineup at ‘Glowtime’ event
It’s “‘Glowtime!” That’s the title Apple has given its event Monday where the tech giant is expected to unveil its latest lineup of iPhones.
Apple is set to reveal the iPhone 16 models. They will reportedly be the first ones powered by the company’s artificial intelligence program, Apple Intelligence, which was announced earlier this year.
The phones will also likely have larger screen displays and upgraded cameras.