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What are the biggest stories in the U.S. right now?

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Major U.S. stories include a government shutdown disrupting air travel, legal disputes over National Guard deployments, a massive Pacific marine heatwave impacting weather, new tariffs on truck imports, and a tragic subway surfing incident in New York.

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'The Blob' returns: What Pacific heat wave means for U.S.

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  • A massive marine heat wave, 'the blob,' extends about 5,000 miles across the Pacific.
  • This is the fourth largest Northeast Pacific blob on record, disrupting ocean ecosystems. 10s
  • Warmer waters reduce nutrient and oxygen availability, affecting marine life and predators. 19s
  • The heat wave increases storm moisture for the U.S. West Coast and reduces mountain snowpack. 48s
  • It disrupts the jet stream, potentially causing colder, wetter winters in the eastern U.S. 59s
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'The Blob' returns: What Pacific heat wave means for U.S.
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The Weather Channel
1 day ago
'The Blob' returns: What Pacific heat wave means for U.S.

A massive Pacific marine heatwave, known as 'the blob,' is disrupting ocean ecosystems and could lead to colder, wetter winters in the eastern U.S.

Travelers face delays as shutdown worsens flight chaos
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CBS America
2 days ago
Travelers face delays as shutdown worsens flight chaos

Travelers across the U.S. are experiencing delays and cancellations due to air traffic controller shortages amid the government shutdown.

Government shutdown affecting air travel nationwide
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Scripps Local
2 days ago
Government shutdown affecting air travel nationwide

The government shutdown is causing air travel disruptions as air traffic controllers work without pay, leading to delays at major airports.

Trump imposing new 25% tariff on large trucks starting Nov. 1
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Reuters
2 days ago
Trump imposing new 25% tariff on large trucks starting Nov. 1

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all medium and heavy-duty trucks imported into the U.S., starting November 1.

12-year-old girl killed subway surfing identified
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Fox News
3 days ago
12-year-old girl killed subway surfing identified

A 12-year-old girl and her friend died while subway surfing in Brooklyn, highlighting the dangers of the trend.

Trump's latest National Guard deployment dispute
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CBS America
3 days ago
Trump's latest National Guard deployment dispute

Federal judges are reviewing and blocking President Trump's orders to deploy National Guard troops to cities governed by Democrats.

Legal battles begin over National Guard plans in Portland, Chicago
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CBS America
3 days ago
Legal battles begin over National Guard plans in Portland, Chicago

Legal disputes have emerged over federal attempts to deploy National Guard troops in major cities, with lawsuits and restraining orders issued.

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