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View in browser September 17, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump, Using Harsh Language, Urges Democrats to Tone Down Theirs The authorities have not provided information about the gunman's motive in the apparent assassination attempt on Sunday, yet former President Donald J. Trump, who has his own history of using violent language, sought to blame Democrats. Israeli Defense Minister Tells U.S. Military Action Against Hezbollah Is Needed Meeting with a senior Biden administration adviser, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said "the only way" for Israel to return its displaced citizens to the northern border is through military action against Hezbollah. Why Some Christians Don't Want to Bring the Bible Into Public Schools As the idea of incorporating the Bible into classrooms gains traction, concerns about the mission of public schools — and differences across the faith — have led even some conservative Christians to push back. Editors' Picks Trump, Outrage and the Modern Era of Political Violence The latest apparent assassination attempt against the former president indicates how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by him and against him. Opinion | Gabby Giffords: It's the Guns. It's Always the Guns. Political rhetoric isn't the only problem -- it's access to weapons. World Despite Relentless Russian Attack, Life in Kharkiv Endures Underground Kharkiv, Ukraine, has adjusted to life amid the threat of bombings. Its resilience is manifested in a curious blend of life above and below ground. What We Know About the Deadly Floods in Central Europe At least 17 people have died and thousands have been displaced. "Relief is not expected to come before tomorrow, and more likely, the day after," an official in Austria said. How Rituals of Faith Became Another Casualty of War Though the devout pursue their faith despite all obstacles, most sense of celebration was stripped of the region's three religions since the Oct. 7 attacks and Gaza war. See more world news U.S. Titan Submersible Company Neglected Safety Concerns, Ex-Employees Say Former employees of the company, OceanGate, said they worried about its practices long before a fatal implosion that killed five people. A Coast Guard hearing resumes on Tuesday. An Era of Chinese Adoption Ends, and Families Are Torn Over Its Legacy More than 80,000 children from China were adopted by American families. While many appreciate how the adoptions reshaped their own lives, they are also glad to see the program conclude. Storm Lashes the Carolinas With Historic Amounts of Rain More than a foot of rain fell on parts of North Carolina over 12 hours, catching residents, officials and forecasters by surprise. See more U.S. news Politics Tim Walz, a 'Snowman Melting,' Tests His Appeal in the Sun Belt The Minnesota governor was picked for his appeal to the white working-class. The Harris campaign hopes he can reach other demographics, too. Tense Teamsters Meeting With Harris Ends With an Endorsement Still Dangling The Teamsters president, Sean O'Brien, indicated he could announce as soon as Wednesday which presidential candidate — if any — the union would back. Trump Plans to Keep Campaigning as Scheduled Donald J. Trump's travel schedule will not change in the aftermath of an apparent shooting attempt on Sunday, with trips this week planned to Michigan, New York and elsewhere. See more political news Business Grand Prix Goes Over the Top (Even for Las Vegas) "I've never seen Las Vegas like this," Ben Affleck said of a city so packed for a Formula 1 race that even celebrities were calling in favors. The Fed Is Still Banking on a Labor Market Miracle The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates this week. Recent jobs data have been a reminder that a soft landing is not yet assured. Big Energy Issue in Pennsylvania Is Low Natural Gas Prices. Not Fracking. Energy businesses and farmers in western Pennsylvania are struggling because of prices, an issue that has not figured prominently in the campaigns of Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris. See more business news Technology Amazon Tells Corporate Workers to Be Back in the Office 5 Days a Week The internet giant told employees on Monday that it expected them to return to the office full-time in January. YouTube CEO Says Google Faces Plenty of Ad Tech Competition Kicking off the second week of an antitrust trial, Neal Mohan testified that Google did what was best for consumers and the ad industry. The Chinese Chipmaker at the Heart of the U.S.-China Tech War Efforts by the Beijing-backed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, or SMIC, to break through innovation barriers have landed it in a geopolitical tech battle. See more technology news Arts Best and Worst Moments From the 2024 Emmys It was a good night for diversity and kilts, but one also marked by shameless ads and … humidity? (Why was everyone so shiny?) Herb Alpert's 50th Album Is Here. What's Kept Him Going Places? The trumpeter, now 89, is at work on albums, live shows and sculptures, driven by the joy of creating and communicating. "I don't look back," he said. "I go forward." Resurrecting a British Company That Takes Ballet … Everywhere The plucky London City Ballet collapsed in 1996. Now it's getting a second life with a new mission: to stage little-known, small-scale works. See more arts news New York In New York Case, Signs of a Familiar China Playbook Linda Sun is just the latest member of the Chinese diaspora whom Beijing is accused of recruiting to influence Western democracies. Pressure Grows on Mayor Adams as Key Officials Leave Amid Investigations As calls for Mayor Eric Adams to resign grew on Monday, he canceled an appearance at a Democratic fund-raiser. 2 N.Y.C. Fire Department Chiefs Arrested on Bribery Charges The officials, who oversaw safety inspections, are accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars in connection with building projects. See more New York news Media & Advertising Judges Show Some Skepticism of TikTok's Fight Against Potential U.S. Ban TikTok on Monday pushed back against a law that would force the popular video app to sell to a non-Chinese owner or be banned, in what is shaping up to be a landmark case. U.S. Accuses Russian TV Network of Conducting Covert Intelligence Acts Sanctions announced on Friday are an effort to undercut RT by making it difficult for the network to conduct global business in dollars. Politicians Get Roasted on This Beloved British Show. Can It Be a U.S. Hit? "Have I Got News for You" will inject some levity into the CNN schedule. But on a news network, finding comedy in politics during an election year comes with risks. See more media & advertising news Science There Might Be More Than One Way to Make a Planet Astronomers have found evidence of a process that supports an alternative, more rapid approach to planetary formation, more top down than bottom up. A Fungus Decimated American Bats. Now Scientists Are Fighting Back. Researchers have found several promising ways to thwart the fungus, which causes the deadly white-nose syndrome in bats. Three Medical Practices That Older Patients Should Question Some treatments and procedures become routine despite lacking strong evidence to show that they're beneficial. Recent studies have called a few into question. See more science news Fashion & Style Why Do So Many People Wear All Black? A reader struggles to see the allure of wearing black clothing. Our fashion critic offers an explanation for its popularity. With 'No Ordinary' Fans, Sade Night Turns 10 Fans of all ages slow-danced and lip-synced deep into the night, united by their shared love for Sade, an R&B star who has expanded her audience through social media. 16 Unforgettable Looks at the Emmys The fashion on the red carpet ran the gamut. These 16 looks were among the most notable. See more fashion news Obituaries Michaela DePrince, War Orphan Turned Leading Ballerina, Dies at 29 In an impoverished orphanage in Sierra Leone, she longed to dance ballet. After being adopted by American parents, her improbable dream came true. See more Obituaries Opinion Michelle Goldberg It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Abortion Bans Killed Someone Why didn't a Georgia hospital save Amber Nicole Thurman? Guest Essay Inflammation May Be the Root of Our Maladies How one drug might work for weight, fertility and dementia. Paul Krugman How Trump Is Undermining the Economy in Some Struggling Cities Immigration to small cities creates jobs for everyone. The Conversation We Cannot Go On Like This Is there a way for us to make the "American berserk" a little less … berserk? Peter Coy For Younger Workers to Get Ahead, Do Boomers Just Need to Retire? The pay gap between older and younger workers has widened. The solutions aren't obvious. Guest Essay One Blue Feather. A Changed World? In my lowest moments, I look to the people who have devoted their lives to pursuing justice no matter what. See more Opinion Need help? 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