Trump called for no taxes on overtime pay, his latest economic pitch to voters at a rally in Arizona. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Good move.

Kamala Harris holds a razor-thin advantage over former President Trump in the Western swing state, though high rents and prices have some voters doubting the Democrats. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Harris is a liar.

Walking with a noticeable limp, Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada Garcia, 76, was led by the arm by federal marshals to the defense table inside the same courthouse where his cartel co-founder, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, was convicted five years earlier. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Mad family.

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Package delivery company DHL is suing MyPillow, alleging the company synonymous with Mike Lindell owing nearly $800,000 for unpaid bills. New York Post

Pope Francis on Friday criticized both former U.S. President Donald Trump over his plan to deport millions of immigrants and Vice President Kamala Harris over her stance supporting abortion rights. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Illegal migrants should be deported - what would the Vatican do if 20 million tried to enter.

The group has abused hostages and Palestinians in its efforts to maintain control of Gaza and wage an insurgent war. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Now the truth is coming out.

Sanctions announced on Friday are an effort to undercut RT by making it difficult for the network to conduct global business in dollars. New York Times

VOA VIEW: They should pay dearly.

Vladimir Putin said allowing Ukraine to use long-range Western weapons would mean NATO countries were “at war with Russia.” New York Times

VOA VIEW: So be it - Putin should think twice.

Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could have a survival advantage. New York Times

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The White House has faced backlash for politicizing its review of Nippon Steel’s takeover of the company. New York Times

VOA VIEW: They should think twice.

The Navy Seal team that killed Osama Bin Laden has now spent over a year training to help Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.  OANN

VOA VIEW: They should be ready.

Michigan is abandoning its program of relocating Canada geese and instead will start killing the birds, state officials said Thursday. Washington Times

A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles and one that looks at the swimming abilities of dead fish were among the winners Thursday of this year's Ig Nobels, the prize for comical scientific achievement. Washington Times

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A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts, traveling together on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, arrived at the International Space Station Wednesday, increasing the number of people aboard to 12. Washington Times

Shortly after Hurricane Francine's storm surge flooded a cemetery in the Louisiana bayou town of Dulac, Lori-Ann Bergeron arrived Thursday to check on three generations of family graves. Their tombstones were fine, but neighboring caskets had emerged beside broken crosses and soggy flower bouquets. Washington Times

The decision keeps on track the planned execution of Freddie Owens on Sept. 20 at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia. CBS

VOA VIEW: So be it.

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"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said. CBS

VOA VIEW: More fear tactics and foolish threats.

Secretary Lloyd Austin reveals the latest measures in his "Taking Care of Our People" initiative, aimed at enhancing the well-being of millions of service members and their families. CBS

VOA VIEW: Election promises.

The FDA has approved a new feature for Apple's AirPods Pro that allows them to double as hearing aids. The self-fitting software aims to help users with mild to moderate hearing loss, providing a less expensive alternative to traditional aids. CBS

Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe. CBS

VOA VIEW: A truism.

More than 30,000 Boeing workers were set to strike Friday, halting production of most of the company's aircraft after staff rejected a new labor contract. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Boeing offered a 25% increase, and the union wants 40% more.

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Under a new White House rule proposal, Chinese exports subject to U.S. tariffs would no longer be eligible for the de minimis shipping loophole. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Biden is trying to play political games.

Starlink has already signed deals with Hawaiian Airlines and semi-private operator JSX. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Good!

The August shortfall popped by $380 billion, a dramatic reversal from the $89 billion surplus for the same month a year prior. CNBC

VOA VIEW: A Biden/Harris fault.

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A pro-Israel demonstrator has been charged after apparently firing his gun in self defense after a man tackled him to the ground during a small rally. FOX News

VOA VIEW: They may be arresting the wrong person.

The FBI is seeking information on the whereabouts of a Saudi Arabian man who was a former associate of Usama bin Laden. FOX News

VOA VIEW: The FBI is failing.

Zachary Scheich has been sentenced to 85 to 120 years in prison after committing sexual assaults while posing as 17-year-old high school student Zak Hess. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Good!

Mass highway shootings in Seattle and Kentucky this month highlight an increase in such incidents in counties nationwide, and the difficulty in investigating "moving crime scenes." FOX News

VOA VIEW: The problem is caused by liberal prosecutors.

Iran is responsible for a hack that targeted the political campaign of former President Trump, the U.S. Justice Department has alleged. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Iran should be severally punished.

A tropical depression in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday formed into Tropical Storm Gordon with winds of 40 mph and it's expected to strengthen before possibly losing steam by Saturday. UPI

More than 30,000 Boeing workers will go on strike starting Friday after turning down a tentative contract proposal hammered out by the company and union negotiators. UPI

VOA VIEW: A foolish move.

An appeals court Thursday ruled against a challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, saying the state can continue to prohibit the controversial anti-LGBTQ intervention. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good!

Fourteen million people remain under flood watches over an area stretching from the Florida Panhandle and New Orleans and north as Memphis as Francine transitioned from a hurricane to a tropical depression Thursday. UPI

Three of the biggest social media platforms are teaming up to address online content that features suicide and self harm, Meta announced Thursday.  UPI

VOA VIEW: Time will tell.

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