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Curtis seeks Senate probe into Russian oligarch’s funding of Trump Jr. wedding party
Sen. John Curtis asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate after ProPublica reported that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding party. Grassley said he’d review the request but made no commitment. -
No Atlantic hurricane had formed by Sept. 21 for first time since 1914
By Sept. 21, no Atlantic hurricane had formed in 2026—the first time since 1914, according to NOAA’s National Hurricane Center. Six named storms had formed by Sept. 22, but none had reached hurricane strength; the season runs through Nov. 30. -
Missouri mother gets 13 years as plea deal dismisses murder charge
Mariah Thomas was sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to first-degree endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death. The deal dismissed the first-degree murder charge; she received no probation and will get credit for time served. -
Beckham’s cryptic X post follows Giants’ 28-6 loss to Rams
Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. posted a cryptic message on X Tuesday after New York’s 28-6 loss to the Rams, saying people have “the answer” in both wins and losses. Its target is unclear; Beckham has played only 14 offensive snaps through two games. -
Bay State Breakers indefinitely suspend 11-year-old after slash to opponent’s head
The Bay State Breakers suspended an 11-year-old indefinitely from practices and games after video showed him deliver a two-handed slash to a South Shore Kings player’s head in a Foxboro game. Massachusetts Hockey is investigating and will determine its length. -
Utah ex-carrier indicted over alleged disposal of more than 300 ballots
Damon Matai Seei, a former USPS carrier, was indicted and arrested on a federal mail charge after prosecutors alleged he discarded more than 300 clearly marked mail-in ballots in Eagle Mountain, Utah, on June 3, without delivering any ahead of the June 23 primary. -
Rollins points shoppers toward other proteins as beef prices hit records
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins advised Americans priced out of beef to choose chicken, pork, salmon or eggs during a Monday podcast interview. She blamed former President Joe Biden and Democrats for high beef costs, and said cheaper beef was “coming soon.” -
Genomic sequencing tops potential cuts in CMS's draft 2027 Medicare lab rates
CMS released preliminary 2027 Medicare lab rates, showing potential cuts of 23% for genomic sequencing and 22% for molecular pathology. Most beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket costs for covered tests would not change directly; final rates are expected in November. -
Florida couple charged after hospital measures baby's blood alcohol at 0.383
Police said Jessie Waldroup and Desirae Uzunboylu were arrested Sept. 17 on child-neglect charges after their 6-month-old daughter was found unresponsive in her playpen Sept. 8, while they slept. Hospital staff measured her blood alcohol at 0.383; both were released on bond. -
Authorities say former Fox Business producer Jennifer Eckhart died by suicide at 36
Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox Business producer and mental health activist, died by suicide Saturday at 36, authorities said. She sued former Fox News anchor Ed Henry for sexual assault in 2020; her lawyer said an appeals court upheld Fox News’ removal from the suit. -
Princess Diana and Charlotte both objected to their fathers’ beards
Charles Spencer writes that young Princess Diana told her father, John Spencer, “Take that thing off!” after he returned from Turkey with a reddish beard. Decades later, Princess Charlotte cried over William’s beard; he shaved it, then won her over. -
Fox News cuts away from Vance rally, says it will return if he makes news
Fox News cut away after about eight minutes of Vice President JD Vance’s roughly 30-minute Greensboro speech for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley, a midterm campaign stop. Anchor Sandra Smith said the network would return if Vance “starts to make news.” -
Maryland reporter says new policy bars follow-ups at Locksley pressers
Reporter Taylor Lyons says Maryland PR apparently has a new policy barring follow-up questions at Mike Locksley’s press conferences. He made the claim after Tuesday’s news conference, following Maryland’s 35-26 loss to Virginia Tech. -
With fans on the field, Swinney says Belichick deserves slack for brief handshake
After Clemson beat North Carolina on Saturday, Dabo Swinney said Tuesday that Bill Belichick deserved “a little bit of slack” for their brief postgame handshake, saying fans on the field may have made the moment unfamiliar for the Tar Heels coach. -
Melania Trump’s office clears CNN and Politico for UN event despite White House ban
Melania Trump’s office approved CNN and Politico press credentials for her Tuesday UN event, despite President Donald Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Her coalition promotes children’s well-being through education and technology. -
Sanders dismisses multiple Colorado players after 41-7 Northwestern loss
Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he dismissed multiple players after the 41-7 loss to Northwestern, following an episode in which players laughed as they entered the locker room. Their names have not been disclosed; Sanders called the behavior detrimental to the team. -
Snopes finds viral Biden-Trump inflation graphic’s figures don’t match BLS data
Snopes rated a viral graphic’s claim about higher inflation for household goods and utilities under Joe Biden than Donald Trump false, saying it could not reproduce the cited BLS figures; the graphic compared Biden’s 48 months with Trump’s first 20 months of his second term. -
Taylor Swift schedules ‘Patient Zero’ single for Sept. 25
Taylor Swift announced on Instagram that her new single “Patient Zero” will be released Sept. 25. The track is available to preorder on her website for 24 hours; the announcement came a week after her clue-filled “Law & Order: SVU” Emmys skit. -
Motorola says its Signature 27 flagship is coming to the US
Motorola says its new Signature 27 flagship will reach North America in the coming months, ending its U.S. flagship drought. It is among the first phones with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, and Motorola promises seven years of OS and security updates. -
Kid Rock and Charlotte D’Alessio mourn Presley Gerber after his death
Presley Gerber, 27, died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said. Kid Rock called his death a tragedy, while ex-girlfriend Charlotte D’Alessio wrote on social media that he “deserved more time.” -
Federal Reserve survey: 49% of U.S. adults under 30 lived with parents in 2025
A Federal Reserve survey found 49% of U.S. adults under 30 lived with a parent in 2025, up 12 percentage points from 2019. A Boston College analysis linked higher real rents and lower rental vacancy rates to the trend, suggesting housing explains only part of the rise. -
Cam Skattebo’s head shakes go viral as Giants fall 28-6 to Rams
Video of New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo shaking his head during Monday’s 28-6 loss to the Rams went viral. In a 2022 post, he said sweat drying on his face made the pads inside his helmet stick to his cheeks. He had 12 carries for 36 yards. -
A Kentucky mom’s $16.77 receipt sparks debate over caramel apple prices
After Heather VanHoose posted a $16.77 receipt for a Sweet Oaks Bakery caramel apple, thousands debated its price. The Paintsville, Kentucky, bakery charges $15 plus tax and a card fee; founder Lydia Johnson says about $10.50 goes to production, leaving roughly $4.50 profit. -
The Voice’s season 30 panel has four coaches, with Reba McEntire absent
Reba McEntire is not among The Voice’s season 30 coaches; Kelly Clarkson, Riley Green, Queen Latifah and Adam Levine fill the panel. The article suggests her sitcom Happy’s Place may be a factor as it gears up for season 3, but gives no confirmed reason. -
Tiawana Brown gets 10 months in COVID fraud case as daughters get probation
Former Charlotte councilwoman Tiawana Brown was sentenced to 10 months in prison for a COVID relief fraud conspiracy involving her daughters, Tijema Brown and Antoinette Rouse; they received two years of probation and four months of house arrest. -
Officials report possible measles exposure at Philadelphia airport
Officials reported possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, where a person with measles passed through without leaving. It involved terminals B and F and connecting areas in C, D and E, from 7:45 p.m. Sept. 13 to 12:05 a.m. Sept. 14. -
ProPublica says FBI effort to probe Collins contract claims stalled after Trump took office
ProPublica says a later FBI inquiry into allegations that Sen. Susan Collins helped Navatek win defense contracts in exchange for donations was dropped after Donald Trump took office. Collins denies wrongdoing; the FBI says an earlier probe found nothing implicating her. -
Al-Shaair writes Wafaa Akila’s name on eye black in Texans’ Week 2 loss
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wrote Palestinian child Wafaa Akila’s name on his eye black during the team’s Week 2 loss to Cincinnati, a week after the NFL fined him for displaying Hing Rajab’s name. It is unknown whether the league will fine him again.
