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A prominent U.S. labor union has chosen not to endorse either Harris or Trump.

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 One of America’s most influential labor unions, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has opted not to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time since 1996. With around 1.3 million members in the U.S. and Canada, the union cited a lack of "commitments on top Teamsters issues" from either Democratic nominee Kamala Harris or Republican nominee Donald Trump.  Polling of its members showed "no definitive support" for either candidate, although some recent surveys indicated a significant preference for Trump. This decision poses a significant challenge for Harris, as the union's backing could have energized working-class voters in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In response to the announcement, several regional councils representing over half a million Teamsters in states like Michigan and California have pledged their support for Harris. The Harris campaign highlighted its backing from a large portion of organize...
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Ukraine reports that Russia launched 67 drones in an overnight attack.

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KYIV, Sept 7 (Reuters) – On Saturday, Ukraine's air force reported that Russia carried out a mass overnight attack, launching a total of 67 long-range Shahed drones, of which 58 were successfully intercepted. In a statement on Telegram, the air force detailed that air defense units were deployed across 11 regions in Ukraine to counter the attack. Drone debris was discovered near the parliament building in Kyiv, as noted in a separate statement and accompanied by photographs posted on the legislature's official Telegram page. It is unusual for Russian missiles or drones to penetrate so deeply into central Kyiv, given the city’s robust defense network comprised of both Soviet-era and Western-supplied systems. The government quarter in the city center, which includes the president's office, the cabinet, and the central bank, is particularly well-protected. Photographs on Telegram revealed at least four pieces of debris near the parliament building, including fragments of a Rus...
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