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TOP STORIES:

ELECTION 2024

PHOENIX — Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. She’s aiming to confront head-on one of her biggest vulnerabilities ahead of the November election. By Will Weissert and Jonathan J. Cooper. SENT: 750 words, photos.

ELECTION 2024-ABORTION-LATINO VOTERS

Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters through door-knocking and Spanish-language ads. They say the fast-growing group could determine the outcome of abortion ballot measures across the U.S., particularly in states such as Arizona and Florida with large Latino populations By Christine Fernando and Sejal Govindarao. SENT: 1,080 words, photos.

WILDFIRES-DISAPPEARING FORESTS

The U.S. is struggling to replant forests destroyed by increasingly destructive wildfires, with some areas unlikely to recover. Researchers are studying which species are likely to survive — and where — as climate change makes it difficult or impossible for many forests to regrow. But researchers say the U.S. also lacks enough seed collection, nursery capacity to grow seedlings and workers trained to plant them on a scale needed to stem accelerating losses. By Tammy Webber, Brittany Peterson and Camille Fassett. SENT: 1,800 words, photos and video.

With US—Wildfires-Disappearing Forests-Takeways.

CALIFORNIA-NATIVE AMERICAN CIRRICULUM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring public schools to teach about the historical mistreatment of Native Americans during the Spanish colonization and gold rush periods. The Democrat approved the measure on California Native American Day. By Sophie Austin. SENT: 470 words.

SPORTS:

BBN--PADRES-DIAMONDBACKS

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to fight for a playoff spot in the opener of a three-game series against the San Diego Padres, who have already clinched a spot in baseball’s postseason. By Baseball Writer David Brandt. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos from 6:40 p.m. first pitch.

BBO--SLUMPING OFFENSE

NEW YORK — The major league batting average is on track to finish at .243, among the seven lowest in the sport’s history as pitcher velocity set another record. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 3 p.m.

FBN--ON FOOTBALL-RUNNING TREND

The NFL isn’t going back to old-school, smashmouth running football. Even though rushing yards are up and passing numbers are down over the first three weeks of the season, it’s too soon to call it a new trend. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. SENT: 800 words, photos.

US--TROPICAL WEATHER-SPORTS

Appalachian State’s home football game against Liberty in Boone, North Carolina, scheduled for Saturday was canceled because of the impacts of severe weather on the area from Tropical Storm Helene, the school announced Friday. SENT: 170 words, photos. Will be updated on merits.

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LOCALIZATION:

US--MED-ADDICTION TREATMENT-METHADONE-LOCALIZE IT: Methadone is a treatment drug for opioid use disorder, but access is limited because patients must get it from special clinics called opioid treatment programs, or OTPs. These clinics are regulated by federal and state rules that, until recently, required most patients to take their medication while supervised during daily clinic visits. The U.S. government permanently relaxed some regulations around methadone and OTPs this year. Oct. 2 is when clinics must comply with the new federal rules — unless they’re in a state with more restrictive regulations. Find the latest Localize It guides.

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Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

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Harris says the right to be safe is a civil right, as Biden signs order on gun technology

NASA, Boeing describe limited roles despite Titan’s owner touting aerospace ties

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