Trump and Clinton Face Off
After months of sparring from afar, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off for the first presidential debate in Hempstead, N.Y., debating over trade policy, how to create jobs and fight income inequality.
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Colombia and FARC Rebels Sign Peace Accord
Colombia's government and the country's largest rebel movement signed a historic peace accord, ending a half-century of combat that caused more than 220,000 deaths and made 8 million homeless.
Chicago Teachers Vote to Authorize Strike
Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district announced that they have overwhelming support for a strike, but several steps remain before a possible walkout could take place next month
Arnold Palmer Dies at 87
Golfing legend Arnold Palmer, who took seven major titles between 1958 and 1964, died on Sunday at 87. The Associated Press named him “athlete of the decade,” and he was instrumental in turning sports into a marketing force
Governments Take Aim at Aviation Emissions
Negotiators from around the world will craft a framework to limit future aviation emissions at a conference in Montreal this week in what they hope will be a significant step toward addressing climate change
Gunman Shot by Police After Opening Fire at Houston Mall
A disgruntled lawyer had two weapons and more than 2,500 rounds of live ammunition when he randomly shot at drivers in a Houston neighborhood Monday morning, hitting six people, before he was shot and killed by police
Iowa Prepares for Floods as Waters Inch Toward 23′
The Iowa floods are expected to reach levels comparable to 2008 flooding, which caused $10 billion worth of damage and left one person dead. Major flooding and mud slides have already caused damage in Wisconsin where two men died last week
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Firm for North Korea Weapons Ties
The U.S. Treasury and Justice departments announced criminal charges and sanctions against a Chinese industrial machinery and equipment wholesale company that allegedly supported North Korea's weapons program and violated U.S. economic sanctions
Miami Marlins Pitcher José Fernández Killed in Boat Crash
Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández was one of three people killed in a boat crash off Miami Beach. Fernández, 24, was a star player on the baseball team and finishing up one of his best seasons in the major leagues
Charlotte's Mayor Lifts City-wide Curfew
Charlotte's mayor has lifted a curfew following days of protests over the killing of a black man by police. A group of around 100 demonstrators gathered to keep up the pressure in the aftermath of the death of Keith Lamont Scott
U.S. Blasts Russia's 'Barbarism' Amid New Attacks on Aleppo
The U.S. has decried Russia’s actions in Syria as “barbarism” during an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council geared toward curbing violence in Aleppo by Moscow-backed Syrian forces, amid continued attacks on the city
Washington Mall Shooting Suspect Described As 'Creepy'
The 20-year-old man suspected of killing five people at a Macy's makeup counter was described by a neighbor as so "creepy, rude and obnoxious" that she kept a Taser by her front door
