Daily Briefing: The king's first speech

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It's his first full day on the job for King Charles III, who will address a public that's roiling with economic strife and grief for Queen Elizabeth II. Also happening today: The Justice Department is prepped to appeal a special master appointment in the Mar-a-Lago case. The U.S. Open men's semifinals serve up.

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King Charles III's first full day of duties

Britain began a 10-day mourning period Friday, with bells tolling around Britain and 96 gun salutes planned in London – one for each year of Queen Elizabeth II's long life. Her successor, King Charles III, who has spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role, is expected to head back to London for his first full day as monarch. Read more

One thing to know: The king will meet with Prime Minister Liz Truss​​​​​​ and deliver a speech to the nation at a time when many Britons are preoccupied with an energy crisis, the soaring cost of living, the war in Ukraine and the fallout from Brexit.

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A woman lays flowers and leaves a letter at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.
A woman lays flowers and leaves a letter at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.

DOJ appeals Trump special master appointment in Mar-a-Lago document case

The Justice Department is preparing to appeal a judge’s decision to name an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump’s Florida home. The department has also asked U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to put on hold her directive prohibiting it from using the seized records in its criminal investigation while it contests her ruling to a federal appeals court. Cannon's order has the likely impact of slowing the pace of the investigation into the presence of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Law enforcement officials said in a filing Thursday that they would suffer “irreparable harm” if Cannon’s directive remained in place. Read more

  • From earlier this week: Judge cites ''reputational harm'' to Trump in ordering a Mar-a-Lago special master and pause in probe.

Pages from the Justice Department's motion to appeal a judge's decision to name an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI during a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate is photographed Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.
Pages from the Justice Department's motion to appeal a judge's decision to name an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI during a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate is photographed Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.

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🌤 What's the weather up to in your neck of the woods? Check your local forecast here.

Hurricane could relieve California heat wave

Temperatures in California, particularly over interior valley regions, were expected to stretch "well into the triple digits" through Friday, the National Weather Service said. But Hurricane Kay, which developed off western Mexico, may bring a break to Southern California as the storm heads north. Kay is expected to dump rain on parts of the state starting Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Read more

FILE - Tina Walker, who works as a server at RingCentral Coliseum, uses a portable fan to cool off before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox in Oakland, California, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.
FILE - Tina Walker, who works as a server at RingCentral Coliseum, uses a portable fan to cool off before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox in Oakland, California, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.

US crosses 1 million organ transplants milestone

Friday marks one million solid-organ transplants in the U.S. since 1954. Most have been kidneys, followed by livers, hearts and lungs. Half of those transplants came during the 53 years after the first-ever transplant and half in just the past 15 years, according to data from the nonprofit United Network for Organ Sharing. Last year, for the first time, more than 40,000 solid organs – more than 100 a day – were transplanted. But thousands of Americans were able to get on a list because of limited supply. Read more

In this June 4, 1955 file photo, Richard Herrick, left, and his twin brother Ronald, made medical history when Ronald donated one of his kidneys to Richard for a Dec. 23, 1954 kidney transplant that was recognized as the world's first successful organ transplant.
In this June 4, 1955 file photo, Richard Herrick, left, and his twin brother Ronald, made medical history when Ronald donated one of his kidneys to Richard for a Dec. 23, 1954 kidney transplant that was recognized as the world's first successful organ transplant.

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Tiafoe-Alcaraz, Ruud-Khachanov set for US Open men's semis

There are four debut U.S. Open men's semifinalists, the first time that's happened since the first year of the event in 1881. Frances Tiafoe is the first American man to get that far at his home Grand Slam tournament since Andy Roddick in 2006. The No. 22 seed faces No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz in the evening semifinal, after No. 5 Casper Ruud plays No. 27 Karen Khachanov in the afternoon. Read more

Frances Tiafoe gets the crowd going during the second set tie break against Andrey Rublev.
Frances Tiafoe gets the crowd going during the second set tie break against Andrey Rublev.

📷 Photo of the day: The world reacts to the death of Queen Elizabeth II 📷

Mourners are remembering Queen Elizabeth II far beyond Buckingham Palace, adorning flags with flowers, casting her image on large buildings and setting up small memorials. Click here to see more photos of the world's reaction to the monarch's passing.

The Tel Aviv Municipality building is illuminated with the colors of the United Kingdom flag as a sign of solidarity to the British royal family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022.
The Tel Aviv Municipality building is illuminated with the colors of the United Kingdom flag as a sign of solidarity to the British royal family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022.

A little less heavy

Bills WR Gabe Davis (13) celebrates during his team's win over the Rams in the 2022 kickoff game.
Bills WR Gabe Davis (13) celebrates during his team's win over the Rams in the 2022 kickoff game.

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