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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
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Speaker 2 (00:08):
Texas House Republicans have passed a plan to redraw congressional
maps in their favor. The state House reconvened today after
protests from Democrats that saw them leave this state to
break quorum and delay a vote. Severe weather is coming
to North Carolina's outer banks as Hurricane Aaron moves through.
The Atlantic Correspondent Aaron Gilcrest this.

Speaker 1 (00:30):
Storm is going to have impacts on beaches. In particular,
there are warnings up for people not to go into
the water because the rip current is going to be
so dangerous.

Speaker 2 (00:39):
A state of emergency has been declared as the storm's
outer bands are expected to bring storm surge flooding to
the regions starting later today. President Trump is giving praise
to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahoo for being a war hero.
During an interview, the President referred to the Prime Minister
as a good man who's fighting for Israel. Luigi Mangioni's

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lawyers are accusing New York prosecutors of reviewing the accused
murderer's medical records improperly. Sarah Lee Kessler has the details.

Speaker 3 (01:12):
Mangioni, who's pleaded not guilty to gunning down United Healthcare
CEO Brian Thompson in broad daylight last December, and Midtown
Manhattan is getting a boost from his legal team. They're
now demanding a hearing into how the Manhattan DA obtained
and accessed Mangioni's medical records, ETNA turn them over after

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being hit with a subpoena, and now the accused gunman's
lawyers are claiming ETNA provided too much info, including diagnoses
and statements Mangioni made to healthcare providers. I'm Sarah Lee Kessler.

Speaker 2 (01:45):
Investors may get a clue for any possible interest rate
cut as the Federal Reserves Conference in Wyoming starts Thursday.
That's where Jerome Powell will likely deliver his last address
as FED chair. Powell's speech on Friday, Jackson Hall will
be dissected for any hints on possible interest straight cuts.

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I'm Brian Schuck. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says her city
won't back down from who they are. Mark Mayfield explains the.

Speaker 1 (02:13):
Coment is a response to a letter from Attorney General
Piam Bondy that demanded an end to certain immigration policies.
Speaking to reporters, Wu said federal officials who are attacking
communities and a body diversity are wrong in the law
and wrong on safety. Bondi sent the letter last week
that asked for a response that confirms the city's commitment
to complying with federal law and federal immigration enforcement. The

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letter was sent to several other cities and states around
the nation that the DOJ has designated as sanctuary jurisdictions.
WU said silence in the face of oppression is not
an option. I'm Mark Mayfield.

Speaker 2 (02:45):
With the popularity of Leboo Boo dolls, it's inevitable there
are going to be knockoffs. The Consumer Products Safety Commission
is warning that some of those lookalike dolls could pose
a choking hazard. The agency said it has received report
sorts of fake La Boo boos easily breaking into pieces.
Others that come in keychain form also are small enough

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for children to put in their mouths. A kidney disease
is impacting sea lions across California's coast and could be
a risk to dogs and humans.

Speaker 4 (03:17):
Tammy Trhio reports leptospirosis spread through infected animal urine, posing
risks to those who frequent beaches. Sea lions often carry
the disease, with outbreaks every three to five years. So
far this year, there have been two hundred reported cases
in sea lions, with the outbreak originating on the Central
Coast and now reaching northern California. So far, no dogs
have died from the disease and a vaccine is available

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for them. I'm Tammy Triheo.

Speaker 2 (03:41):
Labor Day weekend is coming up and people will be
hitting the road and skies for one last summer trip.
New York and Las Vegas remain popular destinations here in
the States. Overseas, people are also heading to Tokyo, London,
and Rome. Hopper reports that domestic airfare is about six
percent cheaper on average than last year. I'm Brian Shuck.