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Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Buffalo Bills: Your Weekend Briefing Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Buffalo Bills: Your Weekend Briefing
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Here are the week’s top stories, and a look ahead.Here are the week’s top stories, and a look ahead.
1. An explosion caused by what officials believe was a homemade bomb injured at least 29 people in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan on Saturday night. They later found a second explosive device four blocks away. 1. An explosion caused by what officials believe was a homemade bomb injured at least 29 people in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan on Saturday night, but all were released from the hospital by Sunday. Officials removed a second explosive device four blocks away.
Mayor Bill de Blasio called the explosion “an intentional act” but initially said there was no connection to terrorism. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the bomb had been designed to kill but that no links to international terrorism had been found.
“This is one of the nightmare scenarios,” he said. “We really were very lucky that there were no fatalities.”
Here’s what we know and don’t know about the blast.Here’s what we know and don’t know about the blast.
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2. There are 50 days to the finale of this most unusual presidential election. The candidates will be focused on battleground states this week.2. There are 50 days to the finale of this most unusual presidential election. The candidates will be focused on battleground states this week.
Our poll shows a near even split among voters nationally, with Donald Trump seen as riskier but more potentially transformative and Hillary Clinton safer and more temperamentally suited to the job.Our poll shows a near even split among voters nationally, with Donald Trump seen as riskier but more potentially transformative and Hillary Clinton safer and more temperamentally suited to the job.
Both candidates revealed more details about their health — Mr. Trump on the “Dr. Oz Show.” Above, Mrs. Clinton returning to the campaign trail on Thursday, after recovering from pneumonia.Both candidates revealed more details about their health — Mr. Trump on the “Dr. Oz Show.” Above, Mrs. Clinton returning to the campaign trail on Thursday, after recovering from pneumonia.
The tenor of the race, including Mr. Trump’s efforts to blame the “birther” controversy on Mrs. Clinton and his latest hint of possible violence against her, is likely to be an issue when President Obama takes questions at a Democratic National Committee event in New York tonight.The tenor of the race, including Mr. Trump’s efforts to blame the “birther” controversy on Mrs. Clinton and his latest hint of possible violence against her, is likely to be an issue when President Obama takes questions at a Democratic National Committee event in New York tonight.
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3. Fears of hacking are running rampant after a burst of email leaks.3. Fears of hacking are running rampant after a burst of email leaks.
One breach revealed official approvals for otherwise banned drugs for Venus and Serena Williams and Simone Biles. Another unveiled Colin Powell’s criticisms of the presidential candidates and George W. Bush-era cabinet officers, which sent figures all over Washington scurrying to their computers to purge their own frank missives.One breach revealed official approvals for otherwise banned drugs for Venus and Serena Williams and Simone Biles. Another unveiled Colin Powell’s criticisms of the presidential candidates and George W. Bush-era cabinet officers, which sent figures all over Washington scurrying to their computers to purge their own frank missives.
Top U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials have been assuring Congress and the White House that Russian hackers could not disrupt the presidential election — but that doubt about the outcome could be sown if hackers manipulate voter rolls. Above, a worker tests voting machines in Memphis, Tenn.Top U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials have been assuring Congress and the White House that Russian hackers could not disrupt the presidential election — but that doubt about the outcome could be sown if hackers manipulate voter rolls. Above, a worker tests voting machines in Memphis, Tenn.
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4. World leaders are heading to New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, where the Syrian conflict, the refugee crisis, global warming and North Korea’s increasingly sophisticated nuclear program will figure large.4. World leaders are heading to New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, where the Syrian conflict, the refugee crisis, global warming and North Korea’s increasingly sophisticated nuclear program will figure large.
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will be trying to push more countries to sign the Paris climate accord so that it can be assured of going into effect this year.Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will be trying to push more countries to sign the Paris climate accord so that it can be assured of going into effect this year.
On Tuesday, President Obama makes his final address to the assembly and meets on the sidelines with leaders from the Middle East and Europe to marshal more funds and other support for refugees. Above, a refugee camp in Jordan.On Tuesday, President Obama makes his final address to the assembly and meets on the sidelines with leaders from the Middle East and Europe to marshal more funds and other support for refugees. Above, a refugee camp in Jordan.
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5. The National Museum of African American History and Culture opens to the public on Saturday with much fanfare, including an address by President Obama.5. The National Museum of African American History and Culture opens to the public on Saturday with much fanfare, including an address by President Obama.
We can get you in early: Try this virtual visit to the site and highlights of the collection.We can get you in early: Try this virtual visit to the site and highlights of the collection.
Curators amassed some of the museum’s 40,000 objects by running an “Antiques Roadshow”-style project in 15 cities to solicit heirlooms from people’s closets and attics.Curators amassed some of the museum’s 40,000 objects by running an “Antiques Roadshow”-style project in 15 cities to solicit heirlooms from people’s closets and attics.
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6. In professional football, it was a rough week for the Buffalo Bills and Rex Ryan, who’s now 0-2 — a first for him as head coach.6. In professional football, it was a rough week for the Buffalo Bills and Rex Ryan, who’s now 0-2 — a first for him as head coach.
Twitter also had a tough time with its Thursday night simulcast. The first, that Bills-Jets game, suffered streaming delays that put it irritatingly out of sync with the showcased real-time tweets. This Thursday: @HoustonTexans versus @Patriots (or CBS).Twitter also had a tough time with its Thursday night simulcast. The first, that Bills-Jets game, suffered streaming delays that put it irritatingly out of sync with the showcased real-time tweets. This Thursday: @HoustonTexans versus @Patriots (or CBS).
Here are today’s matchups and our picks for the winners. And if you prefer fantasy football, here are the award-winning Sablich brothers’ starters.Here are today’s matchups and our picks for the winners. And if you prefer fantasy football, here are the award-winning Sablich brothers’ starters.
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7. Congress is grappling with how to keep the government running past Sept. 30, when the fiscal year ends.7. Congress is grappling with how to keep the government running past Sept. 30, when the fiscal year ends.
One contingent seeking a far-reaching deal: a subset of House Republicans determined to ward off a post-election lame-duck session, worried that their own leadership will betray them by making bipartisan deals on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and other issues.One contingent seeking a far-reaching deal: a subset of House Republicans determined to ward off a post-election lame-duck session, worried that their own leadership will betray them by making bipartisan deals on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and other issues.
Meanwhile, lawmakers have abandoned criminal justice reform. The effort to provide a second chance for nonviolent offenders while saving tax dollars on prison costs once commanded so much bipartisan and public support that its success seemed a certainty, but election-year considerations interfered.Meanwhile, lawmakers have abandoned criminal justice reform. The effort to provide a second chance for nonviolent offenders while saving tax dollars on prison costs once commanded so much bipartisan and public support that its success seemed a certainty, but election-year considerations interfered.
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8. One of our best-read stories all week focuses on newly unearthed documents that reveal that, decades ago, the sugar industry shifted the blame for heart disease from sugar to fat.8. One of our best-read stories all week focuses on newly unearthed documents that reveal that, decades ago, the sugar industry shifted the blame for heart disease from sugar to fat.
The papers show that a trade group paid scientists in the 1960s to play down sugar and promote saturated fat as the culprit.The papers show that a trade group paid scientists in the 1960s to play down sugar and promote saturated fat as the culprit.
“They were able to derail the discussion about sugar for decades,” a medical professor said.“They were able to derail the discussion about sugar for decades,” a medical professor said.
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9. If the early technical awards are any indication, HBO’s “Game of Thrones” will clean up at the Primetime Emmys tonight (red carpet coverage 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Eastern, ABC).9. If the early technical awards are any indication, HBO’s “Game of Thrones” will clean up at the Primetime Emmys tonight (red carpet coverage 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Eastern, ABC).
HBO, for the 16th consecutive year, has the most nominations, followed by FX and Netflix. It’s the first year a broadcast network isn’t in the top three. Jimmy Kimmel hosts.HBO, for the 16th consecutive year, has the most nominations, followed by FX and Netflix. It’s the first year a broadcast network isn’t in the top three. Jimmy Kimmel hosts.
There’s a meta element to the awards show, too: Will people actually tune in? Or just catch the highlights on the internet?There’s a meta element to the awards show, too: Will people actually tune in? Or just catch the highlights on the internet?
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10. Finally, this humble plum torte isn’t really so humble. Our recipe, first published 33 years ago, remains our most popular ever. There are just eight ingredients (including not all that much sugar) and four easy steps.10. Finally, this humble plum torte isn’t really so humble. Our recipe, first published 33 years ago, remains our most popular ever. There are just eight ingredients (including not all that much sugar) and four easy steps.
“I love that something so simple took off,” the author, Marian Burros, said. “Of course, I think that’s why it did.”“I love that something so simple took off,” the author, Marian Burros, said. “Of course, I think that’s why it did.”
And here are the 50 most popular recipes from our Cooking site, which is celebrating its second birthday.And here are the 50 most popular recipes from our Cooking site, which is celebrating its second birthday.
Have a great week.Have a great week.
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Your Weekend Briefing is published Sundays at 6 a.m. Eastern.Your Weekend Briefing is published Sundays at 6 a.m. Eastern.
And don’t miss Your Morning Briefing, weekdays at 6 a.m. Eastern, and Your Evening Briefing, weeknights at 6 p.m. Eastern.And don’t miss Your Morning Briefing, weekdays at 6 a.m. Eastern, and Your Evening Briefing, weeknights at 6 p.m. Eastern.
Want to look back? Here’s Friday’s Evening Briefing.Want to look back? Here’s Friday’s Evening Briefing.
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