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Real America’s Voice feed glitches during Trump’s White House remarks
Real America’s Voice’s feed glitched during Trump’s White House remarks Wednesday, cutting out and leaving parts inaudible. The outlet is partnering with Lindell TV on alternative pool coverage after Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House coverage. -
Ford’s Theatre report and Trump post feature in DOJ press-ban defense
DOJ cited MS NOW’s report about possible sites for Trump’s name, including Ford’s Theatre, and Trump’s Truth Social denial in a Wednesday filing defending the media ban on Politico, CNN and MS NOW; it said exhibits supported its claim the outlets breached expected decorum. -
India raises concerns as Rubio and Jaishankar discuss Russia-Iran sanctions bill
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and India's S. Jaishankar discussed possible sanctions against countries engaging economically with Russia and Iran. Jaishankar reiterated India's concerns over the law Trump signed, which requires tariffs of up to 100% on covered countries. -
Darline Graham seeks campaign donations from Fox viewers on Hannity
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham asked Fox News viewers for $5, $10 or $20 donations during a Wednesday interview with Sean Hannity, while seeking a full term in November's election after being appointed to complete her late brother's Senate term. -
At least six people killed by bears in Krasnoyarsk; official says bears surround Abaza
Officials say bear attacks killed at least six people in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region over the past month. On Sept. 23, Khakassia deputy head Dmitry Buchenik said bears had surrounded Abaza; he said some bears were chased off and three bears were killed. -
North Korea tests extended-range 240mm launcher, KCNA reports
North Korea test-fired an upgraded 240mm guided multiple rocket launcher on Tuesday, KCNA reported Thursday. It said the rockets can reach 100 km in trajectory mode or 115 km in combined glide mode and would bolster firepower along the southern border. -
Trump plans state dinner for Xi amid US-China trade tensions
Xi Jinping is due to meet Donald Trump at the White House Thursday, with US-China trade tensions expected to feature prominently. A state dinner is planned, and US tech executives are expected to attend; their presence suggests AI competition could be a topic. -
Matthew Ammel arrested over alleged damage exceeding $200,000 at Sinema’s Arizona home
Matthew Ammel, Kyrsten Sinema’s former bodyguard and alleged ex-boyfriend, was arrested Sept. 18 and faces a felony criminal-damage charge over alleged damage exceeding $200,000 at her Arizona home. Investigators say Ammel threw 22 paintings into her pool. -
DOJ alleges UCSF medical school favored Black and Hispanic applicants
DOJ alleges UCSF favored Black and Hispanic applicants in 2023–25. Among applicants matched on MCAT, GPA and socioeconomic traits, Hispanic applicants were 4.6 times and Black applicants 12.6 times as likely to be admitted as White applicants. UCSF disputes the findings. -
Chicago museum will return Metzinger painting to Lewenstein heirs
The Art Institute of Chicago says it will return Jean Metzinger’s 1913 painting “Woman with a Fan” to heirs of Jewish owner Emmanuel Lewenstein. The Nazis coerced its sale at auction in the occupied Netherlands in 1940; it has since been removed from public display. -
Downtown LA raid reveals an alligator alongside nearly 94 pounds of fentanyl
Marvin Angelito and Susan Gonzalez were arrested Sept. 10 after investigators linked their Los Angeles apartment to suspected drug trafficking. Authorities say the raid found 93.9 pounds of fentanyl, other drugs, firearms and a small alligator. -
Pakistan says it struck 10 Afghan locations; Kandahar resident reports blast
Pakistan's information minister said Thursday its forces carried out air and drone strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan, without saying where; a Kandahar resident told AFP an overnight airstrike hit the city, describing a jet, an explosion and a fire. -
Suspected gunman Sean Ward dies after exchange of fire near Ontario synagogue
Suspected gunman Sean Ward, 29, died at the hospital Monday night after officers shot him in a firefight outside Belleville’s Sons of Jacob synagogue on Sunday. Ward had opened fire on Const. Jeff Smith during Yom Kippur services; Smith was in serious but stable condition. -
A month after Nepal's deadly floods, more than 5,700 remain missing
A glacial collapse triggered a deadly flood in Nepal on August 26. One month later, Nepal's disaster authority says 1,451 bodies have been recovered and more than 5,700 people are missing; reconstruction is estimated at $4.78 billion, with over 80,000 people affected. -
Kennedy Center's main building closure extended until Sept. 30
Kennedy Center executive director Matt Floca extended the main building’s closure to Sept. 30, citing documented hazards and corrosion on roof soffits that he said could endanger people exiting in an emergency. The safety review is ongoing, with closure reassessed weekly. -
Youlin Chen's wife wants Trump to seek his release at Xi summit
Chinese American seismologist Youlin Chen has been held in China since state security agents detained him at Beijing Capital International Airport on Nov. 5, 2024. His wife says she has had no word from him and hopes Trump will seek his release at this week's summit with Xi. -
After deadly floods, Nepal PM Balendra Shah to press climate case at UN
Nepal PM Balendra Shah will press for climate support at the UN General Assembly this week, as flood survivors look to him to make their climate-justice case. The August 26 disaster killed more than 1,400 people and left over 6,000 missing in Nepal and China's Tibet region. -
Powerball winner James Farthing’s Walmart arrest is his fifth since the jackpot win
James Farthing, winner of Kentucky’s $167.3 million Powerball jackpot in 2025, was arrested Sept. 20, 2026, at a Georgetown Walmart and reportedly charged with public intoxication. It was his fifth arrest since the win; he is being held at Scott County Detention Center. -
FBI logs nearly 61,000 fake-official scam complaints; reported losses near $1.6bn
FBI data show nearly 61,000 complaints about fake police and government-official scams from January 2025 to July 2026; reported cases put losses at about $1.6 billion. Some scammers threaten arrest or extradition, but legitimate law enforcement will not demand money. -
Republicans and allies book $888 million in ads for midterms
Republicans and allies booked about $888 million in ads for the final six weeks before the Nov. 3 US midterms, versus Democrats’ roughly $666 million, AdImpact says. The gap comes as Trump’s approval rating is in the low 30s and the GOP trails in congressional polls. -
Gruters forecasts GOP retaining majorities with 220 House, 53 Senate seats
RNC Chair Joe Gruters predicts Republicans will retain their majorities in November’s midterms, with 220 seats in the House and 53 in the Senate. He says the party has stronger candidates, more money and plans rallies nationwide with President Donald Trump. -
EPA settlement would secure about $19 million for 24 UC research grants
An EPA settlement awaiting court approval would keep 24 UC grants worth about $19 million funded through their remaining terms and eligible extensions if recipients meet grant requirements. The awards include wildfire-smoke and water-management studies. -
Russian ballistic missiles kill two and injure six in Kyiv, mayor says
Russian ballistic missiles killed two people and injured six in Kyiv early Thursday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Klitschko said one of those killed was in a maternity hospital parking lot; three of the injured were medical personnel, and two were in serious condition. -
El-Sayed backs Iran’s freedom movements, rejects U.S. regime change
At a University of Michigan town hall, Persian student Iman Dashti pressed Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed over leaked remarks on Khamenei and his stance on the IRGC. El-Sayed said he supports Iran’s freedom and democracy movements but opposes U.S.-led regime change. -
Rand Paul weighs 2028 presidential bid, will watch midterm results
Sen. Rand Paul told Newsmax he is considering a 2028 presidential run but has not decided and will closely watch this year’s midterm results. He says the GOP needs a free-market conservative to challenge its populist economic policies. -
Republicans defend Susan Collins after report of alleged contractor-linked bribery
Republicans defended Susan Collins after ProPublica reported the FBI had enough evidence by late 2024 to pursue a bribery probe involving her and others. Collins denies wrongdoing; the outlet says Trump-era DOJ and FBI purges halted it. -
Trump touts White House ballroom progress during Xi’s state visit
During Xi Jinping’s state visit, Trump touted White House ballroom construction, saying it was ahead of schedule: the north section was structurally built, with glass next. He said he wished the ballroom were ready for Thursday’s state dinner. -
Santa Marta businesses and transport remain disrupted after armed threats
Santa Marta’s public transport was paralyzed and businesses were closed or restricted for a second day Wednesday after an armed group ordered closures in retaliation for a Monday military operation that killed 13 of its members. The president sent 1,100 troops and police.
