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A pilot ejected from an F-35B Lightning II near Charleston, S.C., prompting a search for the advanced fighter jet. The plane is from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501; an F-35 from the squadron is seen here at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, south of Charleston.

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Debris has been located in search for the F-35 jet that went missing

Personnel from Joint Base Charleston say the debris field was discovered roughly two hours northeast of the base. The jet's pilot ejected safely near Charleston, S.C. on Sunday.

September 18, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Chappell and
  • Jonathan Franklin
People rally to end fossil fuels in New York Sunday ahead of the 78th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Ambition Summit.

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  • Politics

Young people think climate change is a top issue but when they vote, it's complicated

Climate change is a major issue for young voters, but so far, it has not been a major mobilizing force in U.S. elections. Some environmental action groups see that changing.

September 18, 2023
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  • Ximena Bustillo
GPB News NPR

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  • Environment

With about1,500 ghost orchids left in Florida, groups sue to list it as endangered

Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit because they want the federal government to list a rare orchid, found mainly in Florida, as an endangered species.

September 18, 2023
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  • Greg Allen
GPB News NPR

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Illinois is now the first state to eliminate cash bail

On Monday, Illinois became the first state to completely eliminate cash bail. This comes after years of intense debate among politicians, scholars, law enforcement officials, judges and the public.

September 18, 2023
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  • Chip Mitchell
James Hatch in Afghanistan in July, 2009, the night he was wounded.

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A former Navy SEAL went to college at 52. His insight led to a new class

Heading to college is hard for anyone. But have you tried being at least 30 years older than most of your classmates? James Hatch did.

September 18, 2023
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  • Erika Ryan
People visit the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., April 18, 2022.

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  • Animals

A black bear on a tree in Walt Disney World temporarily shut down parts of the park

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission captured an adult, female bear and say they will relocate her outside the theme park.

September 18, 2023
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  • Joe Hernandez
This photo was taken on Sept. 14, 2012 at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nev. Two pilots died in a collision Sunday on what was the last day of the famed air races, which were being held for the last time ever this year in Reno.

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Two pilots were killed in a midair collision on the last day of Nevada air races

The fatal crash occurred on the final day of the National Championship Air Races in Reno — putting a tragic end to the decades-old racing tradition.

September 18, 2023
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  • Juliana Kim
Generac has recalled two types of portable generators that pose a fire and burn risk.

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Generac is recalling around 64,000 generators that pose a fire and burn hazard

At least three incidents involving the recalled generators left people with severe burns. Generac is offering a free repair kit to consumers.

September 18, 2023
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  • Joe Hernandez
Nine young inmates escaped from the Abraxas Academy detention center on Sunday, police said.

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  • National

9 teens are back in custody after escaping from a Pennsylvania detention center

For the second time in two weeks, Pennsylvania police conducted a major manhunt for escaped inmates. This time, it was a group of teens who fled a detention center after overtaking two female guards.

September 18, 2023
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  • Emily Olson
Thousands of activists, indigenous groups, students and others take to the streets of New York for the March to End Fossil Fuels protest on Sunday, Sept. 17, in New York.

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Up First briefing: U.N. and climate change; UAW strike Day 4; Barrymore pauses show

People marched against fossil fuel use ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. Auto plants shut down and workers were laid off amid the UAW strike. Drew Barrymore pauses her show after backlash.

September 18, 2023
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
Police cars block off a street where a sheriff's deputy was shot while in his patrol car in Palmdale, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.

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  • National

$250K reward offered for assailant who shot Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said he believed the shooting of deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was a "targeted attack." But the motive was not yet known.

September 17, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
Climate activists participate in a rally outside of the Museum of Modern Art on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in New York. Climate activists with Extinction Rebellion NYC organized a rally outside MoMA ahead of this weekend's "March to End Fossil Fuels," calling on the museum to end its partnership with KKR, a private equity firm that has invested nearly $15 billion in fossil fuel projects.

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Thousands march in New York to demand that Biden 'end fossil fuels'

The protest comes after a summer of extreme weather events and just ahead of a U.N. summit aimed at prodding global leaders to cut emissions more quickly.

September 17, 2023
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  • Rachel Waldholz
GPB News NPR

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  • National

A 5th teen has been arrested in a deadly mass shooting at a Baltimore block party

The teen will be charged with 44 counts, including attempted first-degree murder. The shooting that took place at a party over the July 4 holiday weekend left two people dead and 28 others wounded.

September 17, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
GPB News NPR

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Drew Barrymore and 'The Talk' postpone their shows until after the Hollywood strikes

Barrymore's initial decision to return to the air Monday was met with pushback on social media and a revoked invite to host the National Book Awards.

September 17, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
In this aerial picture taken on Aug. 21, a vehicle drives through floodwaters following heavy rains from Tropical Storm Hilary in Thousand Palms, Calif.

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  • Climate

California's lawsuit says oil giants downplayed climate change. Here's what to know

California accuses oil companies of misleading the public on the dangers of fossil fuels for decades. The state demands they help fund recovery efforts after climate change-fueled disasters.

September 17, 2023
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  • Juliana Kim and
  • Michael Copley
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