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Senators target swift vote to make US ban on Chinese vehicles permanent
Elissa Slotkin and Bernie Moreno are seeking unanimous Senate approval this week for a bill to codify the effective US ban on Chinese passenger vehicles and bar presidential waivers; the measure has 51 Senate supporters as Donald Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping. -
Aug. 27 Chicago-bound train exposure tied to a third measles case
A third measles case has been linked to exposure aboard a Chicago-bound train on Aug. 27, St. Louis County health officials said. The state listed possible exposure sites the person visited during a two-day St. Louis stay, including Busch Stadium and a popular bar. -
Zion Williamson’s court response calls relationship consensual while denying rape claims
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson denies the accuser’s rape and abuse allegations in a court filing, describing their relationship as infrequent and consensual. His lawyers also argue the statute of limitations has expired on every claim. -
Spreadsheet tied to ShinyHunters’ claimed FBI hack lists sensitive roles
A 5,000-line spreadsheet ShinyHunters says it stole from the FBI lists employees’ personal data and sensitive assignments, Reuters found. The FBI says it is investigating a claim that its FBIJobs.gov portal was compromised; the cause remains undetermined. -
CDC's 2026 count lists one US measles-related death, subject to updates
The CDC's 2026 count lists one measles-related death in the US, based on a death reported by a state, HHS said. The figure may change as more information arrives and reviews are completed; CDC data showed 3,471 measles cases as of Sept. 17. -
Taylor Swift’s new VMA directing honor will put her ahead of Beyoncé
Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors on Sunday, lifting her VMA tally to 31 and past Beyoncé as the VMAs’ most-awarded artist. The award recognizes artists whose work behind the camera advances visual storytelling. -
Flooding leaves parts of Norfolk under water as nor’easter brews
Coastal flooding left parts of Norfolk, Virginia, under 1 to 2 feet of water Wednesday as a brewing nor’easter pushed seawater toward the coast. AccuWeather expects major flooding at high tides in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina through Friday. -
Trump officials reportedly weigh adding his name to Ford’s Theatre
MS NOW reported Trump administration staff listed Ford’s Theatre among sites where Trump’s name could be added; an administration official said the idea had been discussed, but its status was unclear. The White House and Interior Department denied the report. -
At New York reception, Trump and Rodríguez discuss Venezuela's debt restructuring, Rubio says
U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez discussed debt restructuring at a Tuesday reception on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Venezuela's external debt has been in default since 2017. -
Second opinion showed Dolph Lundgren had lung, not kidney, cancer
Dolph Lundgren says a second opinion showed his kidney-cancer diagnosis was wrong: he actually had lung cancer. After years of ineffective treatment, he announced he was cancer-free in 2024; he also wrote that he had considered medical aid in dying. -
U.S. urges Americans outside the Middle East to reconsider regional travel
The U.S. State Department on Sept. 19 urged Americans outside the Middle East to seriously reconsider travel to or through the region, while telling those already there to stay vigilant amid possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and other disruptions. -
Filing says Kohberger’s former lawyers raised comprehension concerns before guilty plea
A filing says Bryan Kohberger’s former lawyers raised concerns about his ability to understand the proceedings and make rational decisions five weeks before his guilty plea to four murders. His lawyer cites the concerns in seeking Judge Steven Hippler’s removal from the case. -
Gabrielle Henry sues Miss Universe over 2025 fall, alleging unsafe stage
Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry sued the Miss Universe Organization and two companies in Delaware on Sept. 21, alleging unsafe stage conditions contributed to her November 2025 fall in Thailand and brain injuries. Her claims remain unproven. -
Report says Infantino has not supplied House-requested records on Trump ties
U.S. officials reportedly accuse FIFA president Gianni Infantino of inadequate cooperation with a House Judiciary inquiry into his ties to the Trump administration; The Athletic says he has not provided requested records. FIFA says talks with committee staff have been productive. -
Trump highlights 13.4% child poverty rate; task force cancels 760,000 Obamacare enrollments
New census data put the child poverty rate at 13.4%; President Trump called it a record low, while experts say it does not fully reflect families’ financial pressures. A White House task force canceled 760,000 Obamacare enrollments over what JD Vance called rampant fraud. -
Jackson’s absence marks first Atlanta Press Club governor debate without both candidates in 32 years
Republican Rick Jackson has declined the Atlanta Press Club’s Oct. 12 governor debate with Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the first time in 32 years the club’s event will not include both candidates. Bottoms’ team says she still plans to attend, likely facing an empty podium. -
Trump's Board of Peace sets out $2.45 billion Gaza rebuild plan
Trump's Board of Peace unveiled a $2.45 billion plan to begin rebuilding Gaza, but implementation is uncertain as Israel and Hamas dispute ceasefire terms. Its 66-program proposal says full recovery will require about $71.4 billion over a decade. -
Idaho sheriff identifies ‘Unknown Wanderer’ as chemist; Tylenol link unconfirmed
Idaho’s Ada County sheriff’s office identified “The Unknown Wanderer,” who died by suicide in a Boise church in 1982, as organic chemist Mathew Francis Betkouski. Officials said he may be connected to the unsolved Tylenol poisonings but are not naming him a suspect. -
Seattle Council Approves First U.S. Ban on Personalized Grocery Pricing
Seattle’s City Council approved an ordinance Sept. 22 barring grocery retailers with 20 or more locations from using AI and shoppers’ personal data to set different prices for the same items. Traditional coupons and discounts for veterans and seniors remain allowed. -
NYT shareholders seek records on safeguards amid anti-Israel bias claims
Florida’s state pension fund and a conservative think tank sued The New York Times in Manhattan, seeking records on whether its board is safeguarding editorial standards amid allegations of anti-Israel bias and unreliable reporting. The Times had no immediate comment. -
Report: 45 U.S. data center projects worth $68B blocked or delayed in Q2
Data Center Watch says local opposition blocked or delayed 45 U.S. data-center projects worth about $68 billion in April–June 2026, more than half of its tracked large-scale developments. The figure reflects projects at risk, not confirmed investment losses. -
Zeke Moore, 11-season Oilers cornerback and Pro Bowler, dies at 82
Former Houston Oilers cornerback Zeke Moore, a 1970 Pro Bowl selection who spent all 11 of his NFL seasons with the team, died Tuesday at 82. He started 102 of 145 games from 1967 through 1977, finishing with 24 interceptions and two touchdowns. -
New Miami bodycam shows Taser pointed at Paige Bueckers during arrest
Newly released Miami bodycam footage shows an officer aiming a Taser at Paige Bueckers as she held teammate Arike Ogunbowale during Ogunbowale’s March 5 arrest. Ogunbowale was accused of punching a nightclub security worker; the misdemeanor charge was dismissed in May. -
Northeast nor’easter forecast to bring flooding and 20-foot waves to Boston coast
A late-September nor’easter is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to the Northeast, with the worst impacts expected Sept. 25-27. The National Weather Service in Boston warned of winds up to 40 mph and waves as high as 20 feet. -
Bessent says Trump-Xi summit may weigh China truce extension, broader deal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is open to extending its China trade truce, which expires November 10, or exploring a larger deal suggested by China. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss the options at their Thursday summit. -
Epstein’s estate executors reportedly face a Manhattan federal probe
Jeffrey Epstein’s executors Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn reportedly face a federal probe in Manhattan, but its focus is unclear. Prosecutors are reviewing potential witnesses’ emails and financial records and interviewing them, The Wall Street Journal reports. -
Five defendants face felony cases in Wisconsin jury-duty scam probe
Virginia C. Rios was arrested Sept. 16; warrants name Derrick M. Posey, Kimberly R. Jones, Katrinia Y. Wyche and Allissa N. Walls. All five face felony cases over an alleged jury-duty scam. Delafield police report at least 315 potential victims and estimate losses near $500,000. -
FBI probes apparent jobs-site breach after ShinyHunters data claim
The FBI is investigating unauthorized activity on FBIjobs.gov after ShinyHunters claimed it accessed sensitive data on nearly all agents and job applicants. The claim has not been verified, and the careers site was offline Wednesday morning.
