Assault weapons and world affairs drive the debate this week

Emmys ... whistleblower saga ... UNGA ... ex-Dallas officer ... 'SNL' ... autumn ... 'Abbey Road' ... Santa Anita

view in browser update subscription preferences Sunday 9.22.19 Fluff the pillows and put out a fresh soap. It looks like a new interstellar visitor may be on its way to our neighborhood. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. By Michelle Krupa & Faith Karimi Southeastern Texas is picking up the pieces after a devastating storm left several people dead.   President Trump will attend a rally in Houston today but Indian PM  Narendra Modi will be the star.  In the Bahamas, US medics say they smell more bodies than they can find after the hurricane hit.  An American man drowned during an underwater proposal to his girlfriend in Tanzania.   In a flurry of messages, NFL player Antonio Brown talked about his abrupt cut by the Patriots. Fall into fall The season of pumpkin spice and endless leaf-bagging begins Monday around 4 a.m. ET. The world comes to New York The United Nations General Assembly convenes this week, kicking off Monday with a climate summit. President Trump is expected to speak Tuesday ahead of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who's still awash in Brexit woes. Also on the week's docket are recent developments in Iran, Venezuela and Israel. Ex-Dallas officer's trial starts Amber Guyger is due to go on trial Monday for the murder of Botham Jean. Guyger, who is white, was off-duty when she went into what she says she thought was her apartment and fatally shot Jean, an unarmed black man, in his own home. Guyger was fired shortly after the incident. NTSB reviews fatal Massachusetts fires A year after a series of fires and explosions rocked cities north of Boston, the National Transportation Safety Board is due to meet Tuesday to determine what caused the blasts. A teenager was killed and others were hurt when more than 60 suspected gas fires broke out, forcing thousands to evacuate. 1st US cannabis café opens You've heard of wine pairings; how about weed pairings? Lowell Café is set to open Tuesday near Los Angeles, aiming to reduce the stigma around marijuana. 'Military-style assault weapons' up for debate The House Judiciary Committee is due to hold a hearing Wednesday on "military-style assault weapons," which some Democrats want to ban. The firearms have been used in mass attacks in Las Vegas, El Paso, Texas, and elsewhere. Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke highlighted the issue at a recent debate, saying, "Hell, yes, we're going to take your AR-15."  Whistleblower complaint takes center stage The acting director of national intelligence has agreed to testify publicly Thursday before the House Intelligence Committee. Joseph Maguire has blocked the panel from seeing a whistleblower complaint about communications between President Trump and a foreign leader. Beatles' 'Abbey Road' marks 50 years The last album recorded by the Fab Four was released a half-century ago Thursday. Fans last month flocked to the London street crossing featured on the record's cover. A memorial service honors a teen killed in a brawl Mourners will gather Saturday to honor Khaseen Morris, the 16-year-old student who was attacked and killed in New York as a group of teens looked on, some recording the assault on their phones but none stepping in to help.   Advertisement The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards arrives Will "Game of Thrones" cement its supremacy, or could the "Bodyguard," "Saul" or "Eve" thwart its dominance? Review nominees in major categories, then tune in at 8 ET on Fox.   A lot more than done-me-wrong songs Ken Burns' new epic, "Country Music," traces the American mainstay from its birth in the 1920s. The latest installments of the eight-part, 16-hour series air tonight through Wednesday night at 8 ET on PBS. 'Saturday Night Live' opens another season The comedy classic has run into some controversy in the run-up to its 45th season. Woody Harrelson will try to forge ahead Saturday when he hosts the premiere with musical guest Billie Eilish. Tune in at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.   1st down, Congress! This is no sports metaphor. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle team up with ex-NFL players to face off Tuesday against the US Capitol Police in the 10th annual charity football game. Racing returns to beleaguered Santa Anita The autumn meet is scheduled to open Friday at the California race course where 31 horses have died since December. Investigations are under way and stricter rules have been implemented following the deaths. The Rugby World Cup is in full scrum New Zealand returns to defend its back-to-back titles against 19 teams, including a US squad (though event host Japan may already be distracted by Tokyo's 2020 Olympics). The final is November 2. Here's how to watch.   'Let it rain' Whatever you believe, you can get on board with Bruce Springsteen as he channels the eternal at "Mary's Place." 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