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Explosion in New York City: What we know now
Explosion in New York City: What we know nowA powerful explosion from a explosive device injured at least 29 people in New York's popular Chelsea neighborhood on Saturday night. - Nation
Chelsea: One of NYC's premier neighborhoods
Chelsea: One of NYC's premier neighborhoodsThe site of Saturday's explosion is a dynamic community - News
More on NYC blast: What people saw in Chelsea
More on NYC blast: What people saw in ChelseaAn explosion shook buildings in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York. - Nation
USA TODAY, others sue FBI for info on phone hack of San Bernardino shooter
USA TODAY, others sue FBI for info on phone hack of San Bernardino shooterThe news organizations’ lawsuit seeks information about the source of the security exploit agents used to unlock the phone. - Nation Now
Opioid industry spends big on political campaigns
Opioid industry spends big on political campaignsThe $880 million shelled out in recent years dwarfs even the powerful gun lobby's spending. - Nation Now
Police: Several injured in stabbings at Minnesota mall
Police: Several injured in stabbings at Minnesota mallPolice responded to a Minnesota mall Saturday night after reports of multiple gunshot and stabbing victims. - Nation
Today in History for September 18th
Today in History for September 18thHighlights of this day in history: Congress passes the Fugitive Slave Act; Anthrax tainted letters sent to NBC and the New York Post. (Sept. 18) - OnPolitics
Trump cites 'bomb' in NYC blast
Trump cites 'bomb' in NYC blastNews was just trickling out of some kind of explosion in New York City when Donald Trump styled it as a "bomb." - Nation
Raw: More than two dozen hurt in New York explosion
Raw: More than two dozen hurt in New York explosionPolice and firefighters are at the scene of a possible explosion in New York City, and authorities say at least 25 people suffered minor injuries. (Sept. 17) - News
Explosion in New York's Chelsea neighborhood
Explosion in New York's Chelsea neighborhoodPolice block a road after an explosion in New York on September 17, 2016.
An explosion in New York's Chelsea neighborhood injured multiple people Saturday night, police said. - Nation Now
Suicides among military bomb techs at crisis level
Suicides among military bomb techs at crisis levelThe numbers of invisible injuries are unknown at this point, and the suicide rate numbers are quickly approaching the numbers lost in combat. - Nation
Trump Supporters, Protesters Gather in Houston
Trump Supporters, Protesters Gather in HoustonWhile Donald Trump spoke in Houston, addressing supporters of his calling for tougher immigration laws, outside, demonstrators for and against Trump traded charged barbs across a police cordon. (Sept. 17) - Nation Now
Dozens injured in North Carolina charter bus accident
Dozens injured in North Carolina charter bus accidentAccording to the State Highway Patrol, the bus was a charter, but troopers are still determining who had commissioned it. - Elections
Poll Tracker: Follow who's up and who's down in the presidential race
Poll Tracker: Follow who's up and who's down in the presidential raceCheck out the latest national polling averages for the presidential race as well as state-by-state polling averages. - Nation
AP Top Stories 17 P
AP Top Stories 17 PHere are the top stories for Saturday, Sept. 17th: Anti-police note found in Philadelphia shooting; Charity race cancelled after pipe bomb explodes in N.J., Trump takes campaign to Texas, Oktoberfest opens in Munich. - Nation
Trump Says 'Open Borders' Cost Lives
Trump Says 'Open Borders' Cost LivesDonald Trump says he is "shining a national spotlight" on Americans killed by immigrants living in the United States illegally. (Sept. 17) - Elections
After period of discipline, Trump turns more aggressive
After period of discipline, Trump turns more aggressiveRepublican nominee seeks to bury 'birther' issue, fights with media and Robert Gates - Nation
Raw: UN Cars Enter Syria, Aid Stuck At Border
Raw: UN Cars Enter Syria, Aid Stuck At BorderCars emblazoned with the logo of the United Nations were seen crossing from Turkey into Syria via the Cilvegozu border gate on Saturday. UN aid trucks have been stuck in the customs area for several days, waiting to deliver aid in Syria. (Sept. 17) - Nation
Raw: 2 Dead, 5 Wounded in Philadelphia Shooting
Raw: 2 Dead, 5 Wounded in Philadelphia ShootingA wild chase and shootout through the streets of Philadelphia left two police officers and three civilians wounded and a woman and the suspect fatally shot. (Sept. 17) - Nation
'Virginia Woolf' Playwright Edward Albee Dies
'Virginia Woolf' Playwright Edward Albee DiesThree-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee has died at the age of 88. Albee challenged theatrical convention in masterworks such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (Sept. 17) - Have-you-seen
Cincinnati Zoo welcomes another newborn giraffe
Cincinnati Zoo welcomes another newborn giraffeIt's a girl! Three-day-old giraffe calf ventures out with the herd at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens. - OnPolitics
GOP vice presidential candidate Mike Pence in excellent health, doctor says
GOP vice presidential candidate Mike Pence in excellent health, doctor saysGOP vice presidential candidate Mike Pence releases letter from doctor summarizing his health - Nation
Today in History for September 17th
Today in History for September 17thHighlights of this day in history: The Battle of Antietam sets a bloody record during America's Civil War; Work ends on U.S. Constitution; Israel and Egypt's leaders sign Camp David Accords; Singer Hank Williams born; 'MASH' premieres. (Sept. 17) - Humankind
This dancing pee wee coach knows exactly how to get his kids excited for the game!
This dancing pee wee coach knows exactly how to get his kids excited for the game!A pee wee coach in Texas is all the rage thanks to his dance moves. - News
Oktoberfest opens in Munich
Oktoberfest opens in MunichVisitors of the Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, southern Germany, try to snatch a glass of beer just after the festival's opening on September 17, 2016.
The World's largest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 3, 2016. - News
28 dead from China typhoon as new storm looms
28 dead from China typhoon as new storm loomsTyphoon Malakas bears down on Taiwan and 2 eastern Chinese provinces. - News
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