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Jennings urges Trump to follow judge’s White House press-access order
Scott Jennings urged President Donald Trump to follow a judge’s order restoring White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The White House blocked CNN and MS NOW from covering arrivals at Trump’s state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, then restored access. -
Yates expects Xi-Trump visit to maintain ties, not deliver a breakthrough
Steve Yates said Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit with President Trump is more likely to maintain U.S.-China ties than yield a breakthrough. He urged a focus on fentanyl and said Beijing has long sought to deter U.S. support for Taiwan. -
U.S. factories’ cumulative solar-module output reaches 100 GWp
By Q2 2026, U.S. factories had cumulatively produced 100 gigawatts-peak direct-current (GWp) of solar PV modules, according to PV Magazine USA. The factory-by-factory tally counts actual output, not announced projects or projected capacity. -
Rams’ passing attack faces scrutiny after Stafford’s rough deep-ball start
After two games, the Rams rank 17th in passing success and completion rates. Matthew Stafford’s turnover-worthy-play rate is 4.8%, up from 3.3% in 2025; on throws of 20-plus yards, he is 3-for-7 with two interceptions and no touchdowns. -
Tonnetta Evans faces charges after Kia hits school bus carrying 41 students
Tonnetta Evans was arrested and faces more than a dozen charges after Hillsborough County deputies say she drove off during a traffic stop with a deputy partly inside her Kia, then hit a school bus carrying 41 students on Sept. 23. No students were hurt. -
Alexia Flores arrested over alleged theft of two watches after Tinder date
Alexia Jocelyn Flores, 24, was arrested Sept. 23 on one count of second-degree grand theft after a Miami man accused her of taking two watches, including a $37,000 Rolex, from his home following their Tinder date. She denied the theft. -
Jim Copenhaver, Critically Wounded in 2024 Butler Rally Shooting, Dies at 76
James “Jim” Copenhaver, 76, critically wounded at Donald Trump’s July 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, his family said. He was one of two people seriously injured in the shooting; his family did not state a cause of death. -
Guzman indicted, Baldwin pleads guilty in separate San Jose sex-crime cases
Former San Jose vice principal Ruben Guzman pleaded not guilty to federal charges of attempted sex trafficking, coercion and enticement of a minor; former Valley Christian coach Todd Baldwin pleaded guilty to four counts of online enticement and receiving child pornography. -
CNN barred from Xi state dinner coverage as David Ellison dines with Trump
Paramount CEO David Ellison, slated to take control of CNN through the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, attended Trump’s Thursday White House dinner for Xi Jinping. CNN was barred from covering it hours after a judge ordered White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. -
Brock Purdy questions $14,926 NFL fine for Kyle Juszczyk’s touchdown celebration
The NFL fined Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for miming a drink after his Week 2 touchdown against Miami, calling it an “offensive demonstration.” Brock Purdy said the 49ers were confused because the gesture reflects Juszczyk’s “Juice” nickname; Juszczyk has appealed. -
Trump’s lavish summit welcome for Xi contrasts with past China accusations
President Donald Trump welcomed China’s Xi Jinping at a lavish White House summit, greeting him at Joint Base Andrews and rolling out two red carpets despite his past accusations that China meddled in U.S. elections; the leaders extended a trade truce due to expire Nov. 10. -
Jim Cramer urges investors with big gains to put discipline first
On Sept. 23, Jim Cramer urged investors to trim winning positions when position size, valuation or market momentum makes risk excessive, warning paper gains can disappear. He said this is not a prediction of an imminent crash or a call to abandon winners. -
Redick jokes Lakers’ two open starting spots won’t both be filled by white players
Lakers coach JJ Redick joked that the team’s two open starting spots would not both go to white players, catching general manager Rob Pelinka by surprise. Redick said Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler have the other three spots locked; camp will decide the rest. -
China's cities vie to attract AI film studios with subsidies
Chinese cities are courting AI film studios with subsidies, cheap rent and computing support. But signs of possible oversupply are emerging: 221,900 AI shows launched on Douyin in the first half of 2026, and only 1,055 drew more than 100 million views, DataEye says. -
Meta reveals Muse Charm, a keychain-sized way to talk with its AI
Meta unveiled the Muse Charm, a keychain-sized device for real-time voice interaction with its Muse AI without opening a phone or app, at its Sept. 23 Connect event. Mark Zuckerberg said it is still being finalized and is expected to ship in December. -
Former Vikings in Week 2: Cousins throws three TDs, Diggs scores twice
The Week 2 roundup of former Minnesota Vikings highlights Kirk Cousins, who threw for 253 yards and three TDs with one interception, and Stefon Diggs, who caught five passes for 47 yards and two scores. Danielle Hunter and Jerry Tillery each had a sack. -
Sources say Gen. Barnes rejected Saudi move before fatal Kuwait drone strike
Multiple sources told CBS News that Brig. Gen. Clint Barnes rejected plans to move his unit to Saudi Arabia despite intelligence warnings that Kuwait’s Port of Shuaiba could be targeted. Iranian drones struck it March 1, killing six U.S. troops and wounding more than 20. -
FDA elevates Vitruvias thyroid-tablet recall to its Class I tier
The FDA raised Vitruvias Therapeutics’ recall of one lot of 30 mg thyroid tablets to Class I, its highest warning level. The company said the tablets were stronger than intended; patients should consult a provider before stopping or switching. -
Dakota Johnson says ‘Verity’ makes truth and trust part of the suspense
At the UK premiere of psychological thriller “Verity” on September 24, Dakota Johnson said the film keeps viewers questioning what is true and whom to trust. Based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, it begins its global cinema rollout on September 30. -
Ole Miss names two students who died in separate Sept. 21 incidents
Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20, Ole Miss students, died in separate incidents on Sept. 21. Authorities say the deaths do not appear connected; packaged kratom was found in both probes, but no substance has been confirmed as a contributing factor. -
FBI probes ShinyHunters’ data-theft claim; jobs portal breach source unknown
The FBI is investigating ShinyHunters’ claim that it stole employees’ personal information in an attack targeting FBIJobs.gov; the bureau has not determined whether the breach originated inside the FBI or with a third-party provider and says it is working to mitigate risks. -
A coreless Mark 6 nuclear bomb fell on Mars Bluff after a 1958 B-47 mishap
A U.S. Air Force B-47 accidentally dropped a Mark 6 nuclear bomb over Mars Bluff, South Carolina, on March 11, 1958. Its fissile core had been removed, ruling out nuclear detonation; the blast damaged nearby homes and left a crater about 70 feet wide and 35 feet deep. -
House nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier arrested at protest over Netanyahu’s UN visit
New York House nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier was arrested Thursday at a Manhattan protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the U.N. General Assembly. Police began arrests after protesters sitting in the roadway refused to move. -
Kashawn McKinley charged in alleged Atlantic City cannabis bribery scheme
Atlantic City Cannabis Review Board member Kashawn McKinley was charged with honest-services fraud and two counts of soliciting bribes. Prosecutors allege he took over $20,000 in cash and marijuana to help open a shop and cut its fees, then directed the owner to assault someone. -
David Gobaud sues NYC landlord over odor he says enters his $5,850-a-month apartment
David Gobaud, who pays $5,850 a month for a New York City apartment, sued his landlord over an odor he says enters through a wall beside the trash compactor room. He says it was present on his June move-in day; the landlord says staff who visited detected no odor.
