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Biden’s disastrous debate performance offers lessons for Harris and warnings for Trump

Biden’s disastrous debate performance offers lessons for Harris and warnings for Trump

By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The first sign of trouble came before the debate even started. “Folks, how are you?” President Joe Biden said as he shuffled onto the stage. His voice…

US believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, AP sources say

US believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, AP sources say

By AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has informed allies that it believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine, according to two…

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing’s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing’s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky. Six hours…

Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election

Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a…

US hiring rebounds slightly and unemployment rate dips in sign of still-slowing job market

US hiring rebounds slightly and unemployment rate dips in sign of still-slowing job market

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s sluggish pace, and the unemployment rate dipped for the first time since March in…

Hunter Biden enters surprise guilty plea to avoid tax trial months after his gun conviction

Hunter Biden enters surprise guilty plea to avoid tax trial months after his gun conviction

By AMY TAXIN, DEEPA BHARATH, ALEX VEIGA, CLAUDIA LAUER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal tax charges, a surprise move he said…