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Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, left, and U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump shake hands after a meeting in Mexico City on Aug. 31.

More criticism for Mexico's president after Trump visit

Mexicans lashed out at unpopular President Enrique Pena Nieto's decision to meet with Donald Trump.

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sports

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs for a 12 yard touchdown as Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Kevin Minter (51) defends during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Colin Kaepernick's protest could meet new scrutiny amid military salute
Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the national anthem could grow even more tense Thursday night.

life

Blake Shelton performs at the 2016 CMA Music Festival in Nashville in June 2016. Shelton, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and Toby Keith will honor Glen Campbell at the ACM Honors on Aug. 30, 2016. The show will air in September on CBS.

Why did the CMA Awards snub Blake Shelton?
He wasn't alone: Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and Sam Hunt also were left off the list.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Xfinity Arena of Everett, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Everett, Wash. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Watch: Donald Trump gives speech on immigration
USA TODAY provided live video of this event.

sports

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison (92) takes the field against the Philadelphia Eagles at Heinz Field.

NFL clears James Harrison, Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers in PED probe
Players named in Al Jazeera America report conducted interviews after long standoff.

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A dog wades through the water prior to the arrival of tropical storm Hermine at Shell Point Beach Wednesday near Crawfordville, Fla.

5 things you need to know Thursday
The biggest news to start your day.

weather

Debris is scattered around an Immokalee, Fla., boarding house on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005. The damage was caused on Monday as Hurricane Wilma swept through the area. Wilma remains the most recent hurricane to hit Florida.

Hermine could end Florida's unusual 11-year hurricane drought
Tens of thousands of Floridians could come face-to-face with their first hurricane ever Thursday.

money

Toy department manager Gayla Harris stocks shelves for Black Friday sales at a Walmart in Oklahoma City in 2013.

Walmart names its 25 hottest toys for holidays: Get in line now
Hundreds of pint-sized experts have spoken. Here's their wish list, according to Walmart.