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Pedestrian crash closes portion of Hershberger Rd. NW, police say

We are told one person is hospitalized following car vs. pedestrian crash in Roanoke.

BREAKING NEWS

Pedestrian crash closes portion of Hershberger Rd. NW, police say

LABOR DAY


Mike Pence refrains from supporting Donald Trump in a potential 2024 re-election bid

Former Vice President Mike Pence answered questions at Georgetown University, including if he would vote for Donald Trump in 2024.

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GOP sees path to Senate majority via Nevada and Georgia amid spending boost

Republicans are catching up in money and polls as they zero in on Georgia and Nevada as their best shots to flip a seat and win the upper chamber.

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More workers are back in offices. It’s still nothing like before.

Return to office hit a pandemic high last week, with peak office occupancy on Wednesday, in a sign that company mandates are having some impact.

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House passes election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6

The House has passed legislation to revamp the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.

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Hot Corporate Bond Market Puts Buyers’ Strike on Ice

In a traditionally important period for debt sales, the market mostly delivered on expectations. That has been a vote of confidence.

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Days after boating tragedy, details and video emerge about the 17-year-old who died

Almost a week after a boat crash off the Florida Keys over Labor Day weekend killed an Our Lady of Lourdes Academy senior and injured 13 others, including fellow Lourdes and Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart School of the Sacred Heart students, the community is in mourning.

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VSP: 6 dead after Labor Day weekend traffic crashes

Six traffic crash deaths were reported over the Labor Day weekend, according to Virginia State Police.

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Members of the Alleghany Blue Knights cheerleading squad march down Main Street in downtown Covington during Labor Day festivities. See more photos, page 10.

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All 14 on boat in deadly crash off the Florida Keys were ejected, official report says

All 14 people aboard a boat that crashed off the Florida Keys over Labor Day weekend were ejected from the vessel, according to the first official report on Tuesday.

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Gator hunting season leads to startling sight traveling on I-95, Florida photo shows

“Is that an actual real gator, or a pool float?”

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TSA screened a record number of travelers this Labor Day weekend

This Labor Day weekend, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 8.76 million travelers, the first time a holiday weekend travel exceeds numbers from 2019.

Labor Day weekend air travel surpasses 2019 levels as airlines cap a rocky summer

It was the first holiday weekend since the pandemic began that TSA screenings topped 2019 tallies, a milestone in air travel's bumpy recovery.

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What the Club is watching Tuesday — OPEC+ cuts output, banks downgraded, top industrial picks

OPEC+ agreed to cut production targets by about 100,000 barrels per day from October.

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Who were the Miami-area high school girls on the boat that crashed off the Florida Keys?

One Miami-Dade high school student was killed and several others were injured in a Labor Day weekend boat crash off the Florida Keys.

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Labor activists take union fight to Jeff Bezos' and Howard Schultz's homes

Crowds of protesters demanded that Amazon's chairman and Starbucks' CEO recognize their unions.

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Post Politics Now Eyeing midterms, Biden to hit a third battleground state this week

The president is convening a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, as the Senate returns to Washington after recess. The House will be back next week.

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Not as many storms, more warmth expected Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons

Rain chances gradually diminish between Tuesday and Friday

‘Remembering what it means to be part of a community,’ Lakeview-area families mark Labor Day, 60th parade anniversary

On its 60th anniversary, a family-led Labor Day parade in Chicago's Lakeview area continues to cultivate community among children and adults.

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Celebrating Labor Day in Buena Vista, kicking off election season

The traditional event marks the kickoff to election season. Voters stayed behind after the celebration to hear from politicians running for the 6th District this November.

Sheetz cuts diesel prices for truck driver appreciation

Starting Labor Day, Sheetz is cutting diesel prices in celebration of Truck Driver Appreciation Week, WJAC reports.

The best deals at the Walmart Labor Day sale

Find deals on furniture, tech, home goods and more at Walmart in time for Labor Day weekend.

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Biden Assails 'Trumpies' In Labor Day Battleground Pitches

Labor Day traditionally kicks off political crunch time, with campaigns scrambling to excite voters for Election Day on Nov. 8.

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Biden responds to heckler at speech: ‘Everyone’s entitled to be an idiot’

President Biden responded to a heckler while delivering remarks in Milwaukee, Wis., on Monday, saying “everyone’s entitled to be an idiot.” Biden traveled to Wisconsin on Labor Day to deliver a speech at Milwaukee Laborfest where he spoke about his support for unions and lauded Democratic legislative victories such as last year’s coronavirus relief package…

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What is a heat dome? An atmospheric scientist explains the weather phenomenon baking California and the West

Temperatures broke records in California over Labor Day weekend 2022, and the forecast for Sept. 6 was well above normal across the U.S. West. National Weather ServiceA heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over an area. The heat dome can stretch over several states and linger for days to weeks, leaving the people, crops and animals below to suffer through stagnant, hot air that can feel like an oven. Typically, heat domes are tied to the behavior of the jet strea

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WATCH: President Biden celebrates Labor Day in Milwaukee

President Biden delivers remarks in Milwaukee, WI celebrating Labor Day. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh also attends.

See Venus pair up with Regulus on Monday (Sept. 5)

Just before sunrise on Monday, September 4, Venus will be visible in conjunction with the bright star Regulus.

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🔒 SURVEY: What’s the best way to spend Labor Day Weekend?

Labor Day is officially here, celebrating dedicated workers and their contributions while marking the unofficial end of summer.

4 men shot, 2 fatally, on front porch in South Chicago neighborhood

Four men were approached by an unknown individual who took out a handgun and fired shots in front of a residence, according to a police notification.

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Biden blasts 'extreme' GOP in Labor Day swing-state trips

President Joe Biden is assailing “MAGA Republicans" and the extreme right in Labor Day remarks to union members.

Labor Day parade

The Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society (WOOGMS) 2022 Labor Day parade in Chicago's East Lakeview.

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Spidey tops box office while Cinema Day draws millions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has swung back on top of the box office during a holiday weekend where American theaters aimed to lure moviegoers with discounted $3 tickets. The first “National Cinema Day” nationwide promotion became the highest-attended day of the year, drawing an estimated 8.1 million moviegoers on Saturday, according to The Cinema Foundation. The one-day event – offered on more than 30,000 screens and held in more than 3,000 theaters, including major chains AMC and Regal Cinemas – collected preliminary box office returns of $24.3 million, according to data firm Comscore.

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Roanoke Labor Day weekend parade returns after two-year pause

Several Roanoke-area unions marched down Campbell St. in celebration of the American worker.

Umbrella needed! We turn stormier for the rest of Labor Day weekend

We'll be dodging scattered storms and the risk for localized flooding through Labor Day

‘Every workplace should have a union:’ Chicago Labor Day Parade returns to far Southeast Side after COVID hiatus

Chicago Labor Day Parade returns to far Southeast Side after COVID hiatus

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Get outside! Saturday to offer best weather of the holiday weekend

We're warm, humid and mainly dry as we get Labor Day weekend started

Lower gas prices, college football season could mean more drivers for Labor Day weekend

AAA expects Labor Day travel to bounce back to near pre-pandemic levels

Thousands evacuate, several homes destroyed after large fire erupts in Northern California

A Cal Fire spokeswoman said several people have been injured in the blaze.

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A year after Labor Day opening, development brews near Pullman National Monument

Company town no longer, Pullman has a future bound up in its past. Here's where development in the Far South Side neighborhood stands since the opening of the Pullman National Monument last Labor Day.

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From beginners to advanced, graphic designers will love this bundle

Get ready to enhance your graphic design skills with this bundle

Two more b-e-a-utiful days before cloudier, stormier pattern develops

Clouds, showers and storms increase by Labor Day

How you can stay safe out on the water this Labor Day weekend

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Services reminds boaters to stay safe this Labor Day weekend.

As dangerous heat wave scorches California, Death Valley could hit a whopping 127 degrees

Temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s and lower 100s will result in widespread daily records. And the intense heat is exacerbating wildfire concerns.

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Pilot picket at O’Hare and across the country, calling on airlines to address delays, cancellations

After a summer of air travel marked by high prices, canceled flights and delays, pilots planned to picket at a dozen airports across the country Thursday

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Car shopping over Labor Day weekend? Here's what to expect for both new and used car prices

While the average price paid for a new car — above $46,000 — continues trending higher, used car prices are showing signs of softening.

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Labor Day Parade returns to Roanoke this weekend

Labor Day is on Monday, but the Roanoke Labor Day Parade will be held on Saturday to honor the holiday.

Just in time for Labor Day: Online dashboard lets flyers compare airlines' policies on flight delays and cancelations

The Transportation Department has launched a dashboard to help passengers shop around, just in-time for the travel-heavy Labor Day weekend.

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Just in time for Labor Day: Online dashboard lets flyers compare airlines' policies on flight delays and cancellations

The Transportation Department has launched a dashboard to help passengers shop around, just in time for the travel-heavy Labor Day weekend.

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Labor Day marks the end of a summer of travel chaos. Here's what travelers should know heading into the holiday weekend — and for the fall

More than 12.6 million passengers are expected to pass through the nation's airports between Thursday and Monday, but fewer could fly through the end of the year as travel chaos eases.

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Meteorological fall begins with two comfortably warm afternoons Thursday, Friday

Showers and storms gradually increase throughout the Labor Day weekend

The worst states for workers have something in common: They're all in the South

Workers fare best in states in West and Northeast, where wages and protections are better, Oxfam study finds.

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California wildfires force evacuations amid heat wave; governor declares state of emergency

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday to increase power production, and urged residents to reduce electricity use.

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Pullman National Monument

The Pullman National Monument one year after it's Labor Day opening.

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Best fall outdoor and patio furniture deals ahead of Labor Day weekend

Shop Labor Day deals on top-rated fall outdoor furniture right now.

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Yes, please! Lower humidity lasts the rest of the week

Comfortably warm afternoons and cooler mornings take us through Friday

White House Sends Extra Monkeypox Vaccines Ahead Of Pride Events

The White House is sending tens of thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses to areas hosting Labor Day pride events.

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Some of the best robot vacuums are on sale for Labor Day: Our top discount picks

We found top-rated robot vacuums from Samsung, iRobot, Shark and more on sale ahead of Labor Day 2022.

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Heads up! Strong front to bring storms Tuesday, drop in humidity Wednesday

One front will be responsible for some changeable weather in less-than 24 hours

Frozen treats to beat the heat, including ice pops, sorbet and margs

Celebrate summer with these frozen treat recipes, including desserts and drinks, to help keep you cool and bring a hint of joy.

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Heat, humidity hang on tight before drier, more comfortable air arrives

We're tracking a front that will bring storms, followed by a break in the humidity

Best early Labor Day mattress deals: Serta, Casper, Purple and more

Save now on Serta​, Casper​, Purple​ and more mattress brands.

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How to combat inflation with Labor Day deals — 'Sales have already started,' says shopping expert, with discounts of 50% or more

To make the most of Labor Day sales, shopping experts recommend sticking to seasonal items, such as summer clothing, patio furniture and grills.

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At least two dead, one injured after suspect opens fire in Midtown Atlanta building

A woman is in custody after she was suspected of shooting three people in Atlanta, killing two and injuring one other, police said.

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Beyond The Forecast: Unofficial Ends of Summer

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

US Drivers Are Using Less Gasoline. Let’s Keep It That Way

The problem of soaring pump prices in the US appears to have cured itself by choking back demand. The government should take note.

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American Airlines ending service to three cities due to pilot shortage

American Airlines will eliminate service for three cities following the Labor Day holiday weekend as a result of staffing shortages, marking the latest hiccup for the airline industry amid thousands of cancellations and cuts in recent months. An airline spokesperson said the company will drop service to Toledo, Ohio; Ithaca, N.Y.; and Islip, N.Y., on…

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Brazil's Bolsonaro says he will seek audit of voting system

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says his political party will seek to audit the electronic voting system before the upcoming election amid concerns he is actively sowing distrust in its eventual results.

Beijing shuts dine-in services for holidays to stem outbreak

Restaurants in Beijing have been ordered to close dine-in services over the May holidays as the Chinese capital grapples with a COVID-19 outbreak.

Florida judge overturns CDC mask mandate for public transit, planes

Travelers make their way through the Miami International Airport before starting the Labor Day weekend on September 03, 2021 in Miami, Florida. A federal judge in Florida on Monday vacated the Biden administration's national mask mandate for planes and other forms of public transportation, arguing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had overstepped its authority. The ruling comes less than a week after the CDC had decided to extend the mandate for 15 days, amid a rise in Covid infections nationwide due to the more contagious omicron BA.2 subvariant. U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said the CDC had failed to adequately explain its decisions and violated the procedures for federal agencies to issue rules. While local authorities across the country have lifted mask mandates, the CDC decided last week to keep the federal requirements for public transportation in place through May 3.

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Chicago Public Schools’ new year to start before Labor Day again next fall; parents asked to weigh in on 2 options

CPS broke from tradition last fall with its earlier start date.

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There’s Plenty of Stimulus Fuel Left to Drive the Economy

Money saved from relief checks and rising property values provide lots of cash still waiting to be spent. Some of it should go to fill jobs.

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Evidence still missing that end of extra unemployment pushed people back to work

There are few indicators that withdrawing federal unemployment benefits has caused a rush back to the job market, according to labor economists.

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Stronger mortgage demand points to September surge in home sales

Mortgage demand rose last week as more buyers came into the housing market.

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'Morale is low': Workers grow weary of 'The Great Wait' to return to offices

Office workers are growing tired of waiting for return-to-office news and skeptical of announcements when they come.

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State police report 8 deadly crashes across Virginia over Labor Day weekend

Virginia State Police are raising concerns over the number of deaths among motorcyclists over the holiday weekend.

Smith Mountain Lake businesses hope to stay busy as summer comes to an end

Smith Mountain Lake saw a lot of traffic on Labor Day. The weather was perfect for boating, playing a game of mini golf, or even enjoying a meal outside. The holiday brought in a good deal of foot traffic for businesses on the lakefront, which gave it a very different look than last year.

72-year-old dies in Bedford County crash

A 72-year-old man is dead after a crash on Labor Day in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

Get comfier, cleaner sleep with this copper-infused pillow that’s now 50% off

This copper-infused pillow will give you the best night's sleep and it's on sale for more than 50% off

Asian stocks mixed after lackluster day on Wall Street

Stocks are mixed in Asia after shares closed mostly lower on Wall Street as traders returned from the Labor Day holiday.

As a thank you, Once Upon a Child in Roanoke gives all Labor Day proceeds to its staff

Once Upon a Child on Electric Road in Roanoke is giving the proceeds from all sales Labor Day 2021 to its employees as a “thank you!”

Buena Vista’s 50th Labor Day Parade kicks off political season

Thousands of people came out to celebrate the 50th annual Buena Vista Labor Day parade Monday.

Biden marks Labor Day delivering sandwiches to union members

President Joe Biden has marked Labor Day by delivering deli sandwiches to union members in his home state of Delaware.

Man shot to death in early morning Northwest Roanoke shooting, police say

A man is dead after a shooting that authorities said happened in the early hours of Labor Day.

Celebrating 50 years of the Labor Day Festival in Buena Vista

Buena Vista’s annual Labor Day Festival returns Monday for its 50th-anniversary celebration. Last year was supposed to be the big 50th celebration, but organizers had to cancel the festival due to the pandemic.

Happy Labor Day! Sunshine arrives late to the office

Sunshine arrives following cold front #1. Cold front #2 arrives Wednesday-Thursday.

'Shang-Chi' blasts Labor Day records with $71.4M debut

On what’s traditionally one of the sleepiest weekends at the movies, the Marvel film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” smashed the record for Labor Day openings with an estimated $71.4 million in ticket sales.

Warm holiday weekend with showers possible by Sunday and Monday

We're dry to start Labor Day weekend, but rain chances could increase later on

Police hoping to prevent accidents on Smith Mountain Lake ahead of Labor Day weekend

Labor Day weekend on the Smith Mountain Lake will be all hands on deck for conservation police.

Hillsville Flea Market expected to bring hundreds of visitors over Labor Day weekend

The annual Hillsville Flea Market starts on Friday, and the town is gearing up for thousands of visitors.

Cool mornings, comfortably warm afternoons take us through first half of Labor Day weekend

A few showers move into the area Sunday. Otherwise, Labor Day weekend looks nice!

FREE A/C! Lower humidity leads to cooler mornings, pleasant afternoons through Saturday

Now that Ida is outta here, we're on our way to much more pleasant weather

Edmunds: Vehicle prices remain high this Labor Day weekend

If this were a normal year, Labor Day would traditionally kick off the start of end-of-model-year vehicle clearance sales.

WATCH: President Joe Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a national holiday

The United States will soon have 11 federal holidays.

AAA warns of ’100 deadliest days’ for teen drivers

Teen driver deaths have more than doubled since last year.

Judge signs order requiring VEC to eliminate backlog of claims by Labor Day

On Tuesday, a judge signed an order requiring the Virginia Employment Commission to speed up the processing of unemployment claims.

Night tubing on the river coming to Franklin County this summer

New this summer, the county is offering night tubing.

17 die in Labor Day weekend crashes across Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. Fifteen deadly crashes across the Commonwealth claimed the lives of 17 people during this Labor Day weekend, according to Virginia State Police. Pedestrians were involved in two of the 15 fatal crashes, which both happened in Roanoke. Here is a closer look at some of the 15 crashes:State police investigated a total of 484 traffic crashes during the holiday weekend. The 2020 traffic fatality statistics continue to trend in an unacceptable direction and with 116 additional crashes with injuries over the holiday weekend, I fear that preliminary number of deaths may still increase, said Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gary Settle. The decisions are simple: dont drive impaired, dont drive tired, dont drive distracted, dont speed, wear your seatbelt, pay attention and be a responsible passenger.As a result of state police traffic safety enforcement efforts during the 2020 statistical counting period, Virginia troopers:

Buena Vista leaders cancel annual Labor Day parade

BUENA VISTA, Va. – The annual Buena Vista Labor Day parade was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Typically, it’s also a chance for candidates to take the time to talk with voters before the election. “I can promise that I will listen, that I will think and that I will dream big for our children,” said Annie LePere, a school board candidate for Buena Vista City Public Schools. “To all my friends in Buena Vista, in Lexington, in Rockbridge County, I hope you’re safe and having a great Labor Day,” said Sen. Mark Warner. Another featured candidate was Nicholas Betts who is running for Virginia’s 6th congressional district.

Beyond The Forecast: We crunch the numbers after a a hot, wet summer

So summers over, and it was a hot and wet one in our corner of the Commonwealth! (WSLS)It was also quite hot in Lynchburg this past summer, with an average temperature of 77.5 degrees. The hottest summer on record in the Hill City happened in 1943 when the average temperature was 78.5 degrees. (WSLS)Switching gears to precipitation, it was a wetter-than-average summer across our four climate sites (Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Blacksburg). So I would still say it was a wet summer in Roanoke, Danville and Blacksburg, although each communitys numbers werent as high as Lynchburgs.

Asian shares rise as US set to reopen from Labor Day holiday

Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after Wall Street turned in its biggest weekly decline in more than two months. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)TOKYO Asian shares rose Tuesday, after European stocks rallied and U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day national holiday. Wall Streets slide on Friday followed a Labor Department report that showed U.S. hiring slowed to 1.4 million last month. In Europe, another round of Brexit trade talks is scheduled in London for later in the day. The Asian region depends heavily on a healthy Chinese economy, and trade with the U.S., as well as with China.

As California burns, the winds arrive and the lights go out

That's the situation now in Northern California, where high and dry winds are expected until Wednesday. The fire danger also is high in Southern California, where new fires were burning in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Evacuation orders were expanded to more mountain communities Monday as the largest blaze, the Creek Fire, churned through the Sierra National Forest in Central California. The fire moved 15 miles (24 kilometers) in a single day during the weekend and burned 56 square miles (145.04 square kilometers). California has seen 900 wildfires since Aug. 15, many of them started by an intense series of thousands of lightning strikes in mid-August.

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