Stories from October 13, 2024

4 Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone attack that leaves dozens injured
The Lebanese militant group targeted an Israeli army base near the central city of Binyamina, in one of the most serious mass casualty attacks the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group has caused in Israel.
Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2
Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. 
Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump's weekend rally in Southern California
Authorities say a Nevada man with a shotgun and a loaded handgun in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump’s rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert.
Donald Trump holds a rally in California, a state he's almost certain to lose
The White House election is expected to come down to battlegrounds such as Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. So why did Donald Trump venture into California on Saturday, just weeks before Election Day?
Transit systems are targeting fare evaders to win back riders leery about crime
Transit systems are building stronger, better security gates to avoid fare skippers. It’s part of an effort to win back customers concerned about safety. But does cracking down on ticketless riders really help eliminate violent crime? Police in Washington, D.C.’s subway system the Metro have issued some 10,000 citations this year for fare evaders. 
Taylor's touchdown with 27 seconds remaining rallies Minnesota to 21-17 victory over UCLA
Darius Taylor scored two touchdowns, including a 4-yard touchdown reception with 27 seconds remaining as Minnesota rallied for a 21-17 victory over UCLA Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.
A blustery, crisp Sunday with filtered sunshine.
A blustery fall day is expected, with northwest winds gusting up to 40 mph. Temperatures will stay below average in the mid-50s as we start the week. However, a warming trend is on the horizon, along with promising rain chances.
Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting ‘attractive’ people
A trove of secret documents show teens’ increasingly reliant on TikTok and how executives were acutely aware of the potential harm the app can cause young people, but appeared unconcerned.
With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets
Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.