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Tom Hanks on why he’s the perfect Mr. Rogers

Fans at the Toronto International Film Festival wore their red sweaters to welcome Tom Hanks, who portrays Mr. Rogers in the new film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” and Hanks joked about why he’s the perfect guy for the role. …

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AP Top Stories Sept. 7 P

Here are the top stories for Sat, Sept. 7th: Hurricane Dorian hits North Carolina. Search and rescue teams trying to reach isolated communities in the Bahamas. Authorities report first known death associated with vaping. Pope Francis in Madagascar.

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Today in History for September 8th

Highlights of this day in history: Galveston hurricane kills thousands; President Gerald Ford pardons Richard Nixon; Nazis begin Leningrad siege during World War II; Comedian Sid Caesar born; Original ‘Star Trek’ premieres on TV. (Sept. 8)

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Category 1 Dorian threatens North Carolina coast

Hurricane Dorian approached North Carolina’s Outer Banks, a string of low-lying islands, on Friday, even as it weakened to a Category 1 storm. The National Hurricane Center forecast as much as 15 inches of rain for the coastal Carolinas. (Sept. 6)