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Transgender Lawmaker Wins Democratic Primary for Delaware’s Only House Seat

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 9:03pm
Sarah McBride, a Delaware state senator, is favored to win in November. She would become the first openly transgender member of Congress.
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Polaris Dawn Astronauts in SpaceX Dragon Reach Record Orbit Above Earth

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 8:47pm
After launching early on Tuesday, the billionaire Jared Isaacman and his crew traveled to altitudes not visited by any astronaut since the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and ’70s.
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Transgender Lawmaker Wins Democratic Primary for Delaware’s Only House Seat

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 7:48pm
Sarah McBride, a Delaware state senator, is favored to win in November. She would become the first openly transgender member of Congress.
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Randy Mastro Withdraws His Nomination for Top N.Y.C. Lawyer

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 7:33pm
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor and aide to Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, said he had been denied a fair hearing by the City Council.
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Summary for Hurricane Francine (AT1/AL062024)

National Hurricane Center - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:46pm
...FRANCINE BECOMES A HURRICANE... ...LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN LOUISIANA ON WEDNESDAY... As of 7:00 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 the center of Francine was located near 25.8, -94.8 with movement NE at 10 mph. The minimum central pressure was 982 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 75 mph.
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Hurricane Francine Public Advisory Number 9A

National Hurricane Center - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:46pm
Issued at 700 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024 000 WTNT31 KNHC 102345 CCA TCPAT1 BULLETIN Hurricane Francine Intermediate Advisory Number 9A...Corrected NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062024 700 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024 ...FRANCINE BECOMES A HURRICANE... ...LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN LOUISIANA ON WEDNESDAY... Corrected to add hurricane-force wind radius to the discussion and outlook section. SUMMARY OF 700 PM CDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...25.8N 94.8W ABOUT 150 MI...240 KM E OF MOUTH OF THE RIO GRANDE ABOUT 350 MI...560 KM SW OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for... * Sabine Pass Texas to the Mississippi/Alabama Border * Vermilion Bay * Lake Maurepas * Lake Pontchartrain A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * The Louisiana coast from Cameron eastward to Grand Isle A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for... * Mississippi/Alabama Border to the Alabama/Florida Border * Mobile Bay A Hurricane Watch is in effect for... * Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain, including metropolitan New Orleans A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Texas and Louisiana coasts east of High Island to Cameron * East of Grand Isle Louisiana to the Alabama/Florida border * Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain, including metropolitan New Orleans A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, during the next 36 hours in the indicated locations. A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours. For a depiction of areas at risk, please see the National Weather Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov. This is a life-threatening situation. Persons located within these areas should take all necessary actions to protect life and property from rising water and the potential for other dangerous conditions. Promptly follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of Hurricane Francine was located near latitude 25.8 North, longitude 94.8 West. Francine is moving toward the northeast near 10 mph (17 km/h). A faster northeastward motion is expected tonight and Wednesday. On the forecast track, Francine is anticipated to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday afternoon or evening. After landfall, the center is expected to move northward into the Mississippi Wednesday night and Thursday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected through Wednesday morning. Francine is expected to weaken quickly after it moves inland. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) east of the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The minimum central pressure based on data from the Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunters is 982 mb (29.00 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Hurricane Francine can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT1 and WMO header WTNT41 KNHC. WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected within the hurricane warning area Wednesday afternoon, with tropical storm conditions arriving in the warning area Wednesday morning. Hurricane conditions are possible in the Hurricane Watch area Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area along the coasts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama Wednesday and Wednesday night. RAINFALL: Francine is expected to bring storm total rainfall of 4 to 8 inches, with local amounts to 12 inches across eastern Louisiana, Mississippi, far southern Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle through Friday morning. This rainfall could lead to considerable flash and urban flooding. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Francine, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at1.shtml?rainqpf and the Flash Flood Risk graphic at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at1.shtml?ero. STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, LA to Port Fourchon, LA...5-10 ft Vermilion Bay...5-10 ft Port Fourchon, LA to Mouth of the Mississippi River, LA...4-7 ft Cameron, LA to Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, LA...3-5 ft Pointe a la Hache, LA to MS/AL Border...3-5 ft Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas...3-5 ft The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to the east of the landfall location, where the surge will be accompanied by large and dangerous waves. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. Storm surge is not expected to pose a threat to the risk reduction system levees. However, there may be some overtopping of local levees. For information specific to your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. For a complete depiction of areas at risk of storm surge inundation, please see the National Weather Service Peak Storm Surge Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at1.shtml?peakSurge. TORNADOES: A few tornadoes are possible Wednesday into Wednesday night across parts of southeast Louisiana, southern Mississippi, southern Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. SURF: Swells generated by Francine are affecting much of the northern and northwestern Gulf Coast. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi/Hagen
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'No excuses': Rodgers rusty, Jets open with loss

ESPN - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:45pm
Aaron Rodgers saw his first extensive action in 20 months on Monday night in the Jets' loss to the 49ers.
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Larson to again try Indy 500-Coke 600 'double'

ESPN - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:37pm
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson will again attempt to run the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the same day in 2025.
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Ex-Michigan stars seeking $50M in NIL lawsuit

ESPN - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:37pm
Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among the former Michigan stars who filed a $50M lawsuit vs. the NCAA and Big Ten Network for being denied profits from NIL.
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

National Hurricane Center - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:37pm

000
ABNT20 KNHC 102336
TWOAT

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Tue Sep 10 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane
Francine, located in the western Gulf of Mexico, well offshore of
southern Texas.

Central Tropical Atlantic (AL92):
An elongated area of low pressure located over the central tropical
Atlantic continues to produce some disorganized shower and
thunderstorm activity. Environmental conditions appear marginally
conducive for some slight development during the next day or two
while the system moves westward at 5 to 10 mph over the central
tropical Atlantic. The disturbance is expected to reach an area of
drier air on Thursday, likely ending its chances for development.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Eastern and Central Tropical Atlantic (AL93):
A trough of low pressure over the eastern tropical Atlantic is
producing a large but disorganized area of showers and
thunderstorms from near the Cabo Verde Islands extending
southwestward for several hundred miles. Environmental conditions
appear favorable for gradual development of this system, and a
tropical depression will likely form during the latter part of this
week while the system moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...80 percent.

$$
Forecaster Hagen
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I.C.C. Prosecutor Presses Court for Arrest Warrants for Hamas Chiefs and Israeli Leaders

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:25pm
The prosecutor, Karim Khan, asked the court to make its decision on the warrants with the “utmost urgency” because of “the worsening situation in Palestine.”
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Was James Earl Jones an EGOT Winner? It’s Complicated.

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:16pm
The actor won just about every award he could — but his Oscar was an honorary one. Is that enough for an EGOT?
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Israeli Bombing in Gaza Humanitarian Zone Kills at Least 19, Officials Say

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:14pm
The Israeli airstrike, which the military said targeted Hamas militants, appeared to use 2,000-pound bombs, which Israel has been criticized for using in heavily populated areas.
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Johnson’s Spending Plan Falters, Facing Resistance From Both Parties

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:09pm
The speaker’s first effort to avert a government shutdown ran into a buzz saw of opposition from both far-right and mainstream Republicans.
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Israeli Military Reveals Brutal Conditions 6 Hostages Endured in a Gaza Tunnel

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:01pm
The hostages, whose bodies were recently recovered, appear to have spent the last weeks of their lives in a tight and humid tunnel about 20 meters underground.
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Why Palestinians Often Struggle for Water in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank

NPR World - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 5:49pm

Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank say springs are taken over by Israeli settlers and taps in towns barely run. And in Britain, Princess Catherine Announces She's Completed Chemotherapy.

(Image credit: Claire Harbage)

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Cooking for the most powerful person in the world

NPR World - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 5:48pm

There's an old line: "Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you who you are?" Well if it's true, then Cristeta Comerford knows the last five Presidents better than almost anyone.

She just retired after nearly 30 years as White House chef. Comerford cooked for Presidents from Clinton to Biden...making everything from family snacks to state dinners.

She is the first woman and the first person of color to hold the serve in that job.

She reflects on her groundbreaking role, and what she's learned from cooking for some of the most powerful people in the world.

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Lakers to have No. 44 on uniforms in West's honor

ESPN - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 5:33pm
The Lakers will honor Jerry West this season with a band showing West's No. 44 on the left shoulder of their uniforms for the 2024-25 season.
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Deion still believes CU has 'right guys' on line

ESPN - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 5:33pm
After criticizing the play of his offensive line in a 28-10 loss to Nebraska, Colorado coach Deion Sanders reaffirmed his belief that the unit will improve, and expressed confidence Tuesday in his coaching staff saying "I feel like we got the right guys."
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NFL investigating latest lawsuit against Watson

ESPN - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 5:33pm
The NFL is investigating the latest civil lawsuit against Deshaun Watson that accuses him of sexual assault.
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