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Labor Day Likely a Wet One

The forecast from the National Weather Service shows rain and possibly a thunderstorm.

1. Elections. In case you missed who all qualified last week for November's city elections, .

2. Labor Day. Here's the scoop on Labor Day from Dictionary.com: "Annual holiday devoted to the recognition of working people's contribution to society. It is observed on the first Monday in September in the U.S. and Canada. It was first celebrated in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882, under the sponsorship of the Knights of Labor. Various U.S. states observed the holiday before 1894, when Congress passed a bill making Labor Day a national holiday. It is often celebrated with parades and speeches, as well as political rallies, and the day is sometimes the official kickoff date for national political campaigns in the U.S. In most other countries, workers are honored on May Day."

3. Weather. The forecast from the National Weather Service shows showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High: 76/Low: 70

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4. Delta Bluesman Dies. David Honeyboy Edwards, believed to have been the oldest surviving member of the first generation of Delta blues singers, died on Monday at his home in Chicago at 96, The New York Times reports.

5. Today's Trivia Question. The correct answer to  is Subway, The Huffington Post reports.

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Answer today's question in the comment box below: What MLB player turned the last unassisted triple play?


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