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Grand Canyon flood: Survivors describe everything they sawWorld

Deadly flash flooding struck the famously arid Grand Canyon over the weekend, killing at least two people and leaving roughly a dozen unaccounted for, with more rain possible Monday. Park officials said a 46-year-old man’s body was found near Crystal Rapids on the Colorado River. Survivors told CNN what they witnessed.

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Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant runs on emergency power as diesel supplies dwindleWorld

Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has been without external electricity for more than a week. The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia facility is using emergency diesel generators to cool its six shut-down reactors. Nuclear safety expert Dr. Nikolaus Müllner tells DW that the consequences of running out of diesel could be catastrophic.

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U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal; Search for Survivors Grows Frantic in Nepal | Aug. 31World

As the war with Iran continues to drive up oil and gas prices, President Donald Trump announced an oil deal with Venezuela that would give the U.S. access to roughly 65 billion barrels of the country’s reserves. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez called it an opportunity for economic growth, but NBC News explains why it is unlikely to lower U.S. prices soon. In Nepal, more than 900 people have been confirmed dead and the search for survivors is becoming increasingly frantic.

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Voice of America Chinese Broadcast (September 1, 2026)World

Top stories include President Donald Trump vowing to respond to Iran’s overnight missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan; Russian drones striking the Kyiv region for a fifth straight day, after an ammunition depot outside Kyiv exploded days earlier, killing at least 38 people; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying EU countries support Washington’s economic isolation of Iran; and Nepal reporting more than 900 confirmed mudslide deaths and about 4,200 missing people, including foreign nationals from 38 countries.

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How Is the Canada-U.S. Trade War Affecting Carney’s Approval Ratings?Politics

New Abacus Data polling gives the Carney government strong overall marks, largely for its handling of trade tensions with the United States. The discussion examines whether that support could translate into Liberal victories in byelections, with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto.

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Friends of Canadians Missing in Nepal Call for More ActionWorld

Rescue and recovery efforts continue in Nepal after last week’s deadly flash floods. Authorities said Monday that more than 900 people had died and nearly 5,000 were missing, prompting Canadians who have not heard from loved ones to express growing frustration with the Canadian government and demand stronger action.

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Trump rules out nuclear weapons against Iran as strikes resume after month-long lullWorld

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he would not use a nuclear weapon against Iran, after the two sides exchanged strikes for the first time in a month. Trump described Iran as a “failed nation” and said its leaders, navy, air force and most surveillance equipment had been destroyed.

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Lindsay Clancy jury ends third day of deliberations without verdictOther

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s trial have finished a third day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. They are weighing whether the Massachusetts woman is criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023.

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Lindsay Clancy jury to resume deliberations Tuesday after nearly 16 hoursSociety

The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial will resume deliberations Tuesday after spending nearly 16 hours considering the case. The program also highlighted Novak Djokovic’s first-round U.S. Open loss and continuing rescue efforts after a deadly Grand Canyon flood.

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U.S. and Iran exchange fire in latest escalation as war reaches six-month markWorld

The United States and Iran have exchanged fire for the first time in weeks, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten a forceful response. Iranian forces struck U.S. bases in the Middle East after a U.S. attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also shared an AI-generated video claiming Kharg Island had been destroyed, though there was no evidence the energy hub was hit.

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Could Eastern Germany reshape the country’s political landscape?Politics

Polls in Saxony-Anhalt indicate that the far-right AfD may be heading for a historic result. The vote is being watched as a crucial test of Germany’s political direction and Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition, amid the country’s super election year. Supporters say they feel left behind and want change.

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Inside T. Rowe Price: Markets, AI and the Future of Investing | The CloseEconomy

Bloomberg Television’s The Close examines markets, artificial intelligence and the future of investing, with T. Rowe Price CEO Rob Sharps, global investments co-head Sebastien Page, chief U.S. economist Blerina Uruçi and other firm executives and portfolio managers as guests.

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Bessent Faces G20 Credibility TestEconomy

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s interventionist approach this summer has drawn pushback and raised questions about his credibility in financial markets. As G20 finance ministers prepare to meet Monday in Asheville, North Carolina, Bessent has pledged to refocus the discussion among leading economic policymakers on boosting growth.

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Meet the Press NOW — August 31World

President Trump says U.S. strikes on Iran are part of a “very limited” campaign. Oil expert John Kilduff discusses a new U.S. oil deal with Venezuela, while the Supreme Court permits construction of the White House ballroom to proceed. In the West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian woman and an NBC News team amid rising settler violence in the occupied territory.

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Trump Says US Could Still ‘Smack’ IranWorld

President Donald Trump brushed aside concerns that the conflict with Iran was depleting U.S. firepower, calling it “a relatively little war for us.”

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Tupac trial: Closing arguments heard in Duane 'Keffe D' Davis murder caseCulture2:30

The murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, is nearing its conclusion after closing arguments were heard. Fox News’ Natalie Chuck reports from Las Vegas.

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US Open tennis: What happened to Novak Djokovic?Sports3:01

The latest from the U.S. Open examines what happened to Novak Djokovic, Venus Williams’ tennis career and whether Serena Williams has retired from tennis.

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Trump’s Venezuela Deal Leaves $100 Billion Question UnansweredEconomy

President Trump is presenting a deal giving the US a stake in 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil as a victory that will cut gasoline prices and restore depleted crude reserves. Whether it can achieve either goal during his presidency remains highly uncertain. People familiar with the matter say Trump pressed for the move after becoming frustrated that ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips were not increasing Venezuelan production quickly enough.

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How Apple’s New CEO Will Shape the iPhone MakerTech3:12

Apple enters a new era on September 1 when John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the transition is likely to be gradual, while Ternus’s product background could alter decision-making at the company as it develops its next generation of iPhones, Macs and other devices.

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People Trying Hard to ‘Outfox’ S&P 500, Cutright SaysEconomy

Hedgeye Asset Management portfolio manager Brooks Cutright says investors are working hard to “outfox” the S&P 500. Nearly $27 trillion is tied to index-tracking funds. The index will announce its rebalancing decisions Friday: 36 companies appear eligible for entry, while more than 110 current members no longer clear the market-cap threshold.

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