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☀ September 10: Thousands evacuate amid wildfires, FDA commissioner on coronavirus vaccine, toy hall of fame finalists

Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 10, 2020. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️⃣🔥 California fire that killed 3 threatens thousands of homes

In this photo provided by Frederic Larson, the Golden Gate Bridge is seen at 11 a.m. PT, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in San Francisco, amid a smoky, orange hue caused by the ongoing wildfires. (Frederic Larson via AP)

2️⃣💉 FDA commissioner sits down for exclusive interview with NewsNation

“We feel the urgency at the FDA just like everybody else does. We want a vaccine that is safe and effective, as soon as possible. But we’re not going to cut any corners.”

FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn in an exclusive interview with newsnation
Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (Photo by Al Drago — Pool/Getty Images)

3️⃣💻 Russian state hackers suspected in targeting Biden campaign firm


4️⃣🕯️ In a year of social distancing, virus alters Sept. 11, too


📱 [Trending] this morning

🎲🧸 National Toy Hall of Fame reveals the 12 toy finalists

The 12 finalists are: Baby Nancy, bingo, Breyer Horses, Jenga, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony, Risk, sidewalk chalk, Sorry!, Tamagotchi, and Yahtzee.


Fans can submit their votes until next week.


📅 What we’re watching

🔴 A Republican coronavirus relief package will face a Senate test vote today. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he is optimistic that Republicans will deliver strong support for the GOP’s $500 billion COVID-19 rescue package in today’s procedural vote. But a filibuster is likely as Democrats indicate they will shelve the Republican measure as insufficient.

🔴 President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally this evening in Michigan beginning at 7 p.m. (ET). Democratic Nominee Joe Biden will be holding virtual events today.

💻📲 We’ll bring you 🔴 LIVE news updates throughout the day on the NewsNation Now app and NewsNationNow.com.


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