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| Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon is expected to surrender on new criminal charges related to a fundraising scheme to build a security wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Also happening: What to know about Apple's 2022 launch event and predictions for the NFL's opening night. |
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Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon facing charges for duping donors |
| Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser to former President Donald Trump, is expected to surrender for arraignment Thursday in New York City on new criminal charges involving an alleged fundraising scheme. The case is expected to echo aspects of a previous federal criminal case that accused Bannon and three co-defendants of conspiring to dupe donors who contributed more than $25 million to build a security wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Donors were told all of the money raised would go toward the construction project – but the federal indictment in that case alleged that Bannon and his co-defendants secretly siphoned off donations. Read more |
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 | | Former White House strategist Steve Bannon speaks with reporters as he departs federal court on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Washington. | | Alex Brandon, AP | |
Here comes Hurricane Earl |
| The second hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season, Earl, is forecast to become the season's first major hurricane by late Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. Earl's strengthening to a hurricane makes this the first time multiple hurricanes have been active in the Atlantic basin at the same time since 2020, according to AccuWeather. Earl was heading north at 6 mph and was expected to turn north-northeast on Thursday. It could graze Bermuda by Friday morning, possibly causing damage to the island nation. Read more |
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 | | Hurricane Earl formed in the Atlantic on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, the National Hurricane Center said. | | National Hurricane Center | |
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Las Vegas public official arrested on suspicion of murder in investigative reporter's death |
| Five days after the violent slaying of investigative reporter Jeff German, police arrested an elected public official who had been the subject of a series of high-profile stories by the slain journalist that uncovered claims of bullying and retaliation. Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles was arrested on suspicion of murder by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at his home in western Las Vegas just hours after investigators concluded a search of his property. Read more |
| • | From Memphis: 4 dead, 3 injured after man goes on hourslong shooting spree. | | • | A missing suspect in a deadly Canadian stabbing spree has died, authorities say. | |
 | | Las Vegas Metropolitan Police tow Clark County Public Administrator Rob Telles' vehicle from his Las Vegas home on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Police searched the property in connection with reporter Jeff German's slaying. The vehicle matches the description released by authorities of a car tied to the killing. | | Rio Lacanlale/RGJ | |
Happy Fall: Pumpkin spice and a new iPhone |
| Apple is setting you up to take some perfect fall pics. The tech giant said its new iPhone models will have a 48-megapixel camera capable of capturing photos in basically any environment. Apple touted that innovation and more at its annual September launch event from its California headquarters. What's new? The iPhone 14, Plus, Pro and Pro Max will launch within the month. The new AirPods Pro have an upgrade for a surround sound style experience. And the Apple Watch Ultra boasts improved GPS accuracy. Here are the release dates and everything Apple announced at the event. |
| One thing to know: Now be a great time to grab an iPhone 12 or 13 at a discount. |
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 | | Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing Kaiann Drance talks about the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus during a special Apple event, as seen in this still image from the keynote video. | | Apple Inc. | |
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Bills, Rams open NFL season |
| The 103rd NFL season officially begins Thursday night as the defending Super Bowl champions Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills. The Rams and Bills are considered contenders, but there are sure to be some surprises on the road to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. Though they suffered some key losses in the offseason, including OLB Von Miller and RG Austin Corbett, the Rams are built to contend for another championship this season. Bills quarterback Josh Allen is among the favorites to win Most Valuable Player this season. He accounted for five touchdowns in his only previous game against the Rams in 2020. Read more |
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 | | Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen walks off the field at half time during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. | | Jacob Kupferman, AP | |
📷 Photo of the day: New York Fashion Week September 2022: Janet Jackson, Issa Rae, more celebrities 📷 |
| New York Fashion Week officially kicks off on Sept. 9, but some have already begun the sartorial shindigs, including fashion designer Christian Siriano and creative agency Harlem's Fashion Row — and the stars aren't missing out either! Read more |
| Click here to see more star-studded photos from the biggest week in American fashion. |
 | | Janet Jackson, second from right, takes a seat during designer Christian Siriano's show at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in New York. | | Andres Kudacki, AP | |
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 | | Former President Barack Obama kisses his wife former first lady Michelle Obama after they unveiled their official White House portraits during a ceremony for the unveiling in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. | | Andrew Harnik, AP | |
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