Minnesota State

Tim Walz addressed something head-on at the Democratic National Convention last month, as he accepted the party's nomination for vice president — it was guns. “Look, I know guns. I'm a veteran. I'm a hunter. I was a better shot than most Republicans in Congress and I have the trophies to prove it," he said. "But I'm also a dad. I believe in the Second Amendment, but I also believe that our first responsibility is to keep our kids safe.”

Tim Walz's NRA rating went from A to F. It's part of a shift from Democrats on guns

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Four people were killed in a high school shooting in Georgia this morning. At least 9 were injured. Four people are dead and nine injured after a high-school shooting this morning in Winder, Ga. That's a city about an hour away from Atlanta. A 14-year-old student is in custody, and we've learned tonight that law enforcement had been warned about him previously. Rahul Bali of member station WABE in Atlanta has been following the latest developments. Hi there.

Four killed in a high school shooting in Georgia

Philadelphia, PA

It's getting harder to buy "ghost guns" — the term critics use for firearms that are made from kits, and are often impossible to trace. First the Biden Administration cracked down: in 2022, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued a rule that the kits should be considered firearms under federal law, which requires them to be sold with serial numbers and a background check.

'Ghost gun' maker goes dark

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

ARI SHAPIRO: The city of Rancho Palos Verdes, south of Los Angeles, is perched atop a majestic cliff with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The downside, one section of the city is on an ancient landslide complex. It's been active since the 1950s but has gotten worse in recent years. And the last few weeks, the movement has gotten so bad that power and gas have been shut off to some homes. Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. LAist reporter, Yusra Farzan, is here to tell us more. Hi, there.

Landslides in coastal California city trigger state of emergency

The Atlanta office of the FBI has released new details about the 14-year-old boy accused of killing two students and two teachers and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School on Wednesday in Winder, Ga. In a post on X, the FBI said in May 2023 it received “several anonymous...

Law enforcement had prior warning about suspect in fatal Georgia high school shooting

Aspen, CO

In a time of widespread suspicion and cynicism, everyone has a role to play in strengthening social trust and building bridges. That big question was central to a conversation at the Aspen Ideas Festival in June. How can individuals and organizations work together to repair the fundamental bonds of a...

Aspen Ideas Festival: The Crisis In Trust

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Nebraska State

Audio will be available later today. Nebraskans who knew Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in his early life share their memories of the Democratic vice presidential nominee.

Tim Walz's roots are in Nebraska — where people are talking about their ex-neighbor

Seattle, WA

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Maria Shimizu Christensen

School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

London — A damning report on a deadly London high-rise fire concluded Wednesday that decades of failures by government, regulators and industry turned Grenfell Tower into a "death trap" where 72 people lost their lives. The public inquiry into the 2017 blaze found no "single cause" of the tragedy,...

Decades of failures turned Grenfell Tower into a 'death trap,' report says

Hull, MA

Dianna Carney

Get ready, because you're invited to the "best late summer beach party in New England!" The Endless Summer Waterfront Festival, hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner and promises to be an event you won't want to miss. Taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2023, this event celebrates the last days of summer and the vibrant community of Hull.

Live Music, Family Fun & More: This Waterfront Festival Has It All!

Miami Beach, FL

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — For Carlos Leon, living on a boat anchored off this posh seaside community, is the ideal lifestyle. Housing experts say there just aren't enough homes in the U.S. The weather is good, except for the occasional hurricane, and the water is inviting. During the COVID...

In Miami Beach, you can live on your boat, but getting to land is not so easy

Audio will be available later today. Gun control groups are heralding the apparent closure of Polymer80 — one of the biggest makers of gun kits. The so-called “ghost guns” have become a target of federal regulators and lawsuits, but manufacturers may be looking to SCOTUS for relief. The court will hear oral arguments in a case challenging federal rules next month.

Gun control groups herald apparent closure of Polymer80, a big maker of gun kits

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Lawmakers are calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to do more to address concerns about the ingredients in tampons after a study released earlier this summer found toxic metals in products from over a dozen popular brands. Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus called on the FDA to...

After a study found toxic metals in tampons, lawmakers are pressing the FDA to act

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. The FBI had prior warning about the 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting two students and two...

Details on Georgia school shooting suspect. And, Russian media hired U.S. influencers

Audio will be available later today. Drug violence in recent months in Mexico has exploded — extending into the country's southernmost state.

These days very few parts of Mexico are immune from narco-related violence

Baltimore, MD

Kansas City, MO

Never in NFL history has a team won three straight Super Bowls. That's what the Kansas City Chiefs are about to attempt, starting tomorrow night, when they open the NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens. Ian Rapoport reports for the NFL Network, and he's here with us now to get us up to speed as the regular season starts. Good morning, Ian.

NFL begins Thursday with defending Super Bowl champs Kansas City taking on Baltimore

New York State

OK, an aide to New York state's Democratic governor is accused of working secretly for China's government. The U.S. Justice Department alleges that she was taking payments from China's Communist Party. Linda Sun and her husband Chris Hu pleaded not guilty late yesterday at a Brooklyn courthouse. INSKEEP: NPR's Brian...

Aide to NY state politicians arrested and charged for working on behalf of China

J. Souza

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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Bingo! (Presidential debate edition)

Campaigns can be a jargony slog. And this year, we are seeing a lot of economic terms being thrown around, many of which... aren't entirely straightforward....

Bingo! (Presidential debate edition)

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