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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. -
Republican candidates urge swift end to Iran war as Trump leaves escalation open
Mike Rogers, Ashley Hinson, John James, Tom Tiffany and Jon Husted—Republicans in competitive races—have called for the Iran war to end quickly; several cited high energy prices. Trump has defended his strategy and left open further escalation. -
Ohio Senate rivals trade attacks over Wexner donations and Epstein files
Epstein’s files are a campaign issue in Ohio’s Senate race: Democrat Sherrod Brown attacks Republican Sen. Jon Husted over roughly $116,000 in donations from Les Wexner, Epstein’s former financial adviser; Husted’s ads cite Brown’s donations from people named in the files. -
Washington invites Putin to December’s Miami G20, hopes he accepts
The US invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday, adding that Washington hopes he accepts. Putin last attended a G20 summit in person in 2019, before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. -
Mexico restricts Pacific port traffic as Category 4 Hurricane Polo churns offshore
Mexico shut the ports at Acapulco and Zihuatanejo to all vessels and barred small craft at three other Pacific ports as Category 4 Hurricane Polo churned offshore Wednesday. Though forecast to stay offshore, it could bring life-threatening flooding and mudslides in Guerrero. -
Central Appalachian black lung rate reaches a high unseen since 1978 as Virginia miner's appeal drags on
Josh Armes, 74, a former Virginia miner, has been in appeals limbo since a coal operator challenged his federal black-lung payments in 2014. August research found black lung in 32.5% of veteran Central Appalachian underground miners, the highest rate since 1978. -
A limited grain and energy truce has drawn interest from Ukraine and Russia, Rubio says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Ukraine and Russia had both voiced interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain shipments and energy infrastructure, but Russia has made no public indication it is ready to agree. -
Morning Joe hosts fault Trump administration after Austin ICE shooting
MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” hosts criticized the Trump administration after ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, in Austin on Sunday. DHS said he was in the U.S. illegally, a claim his lawyer disputes; host Willie Geist said the known facts offered no justifiable explanation. -
Three lawsuits accuse Six Flags’ X2 ride of causing riders’ brain injuries
Three lawsuits allege Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2 caused serious brain injuries to riders Pamela Guillen, Naomi Greer-Wilkinson and Michael Wilk. The ride has been closed since the evening of July 12; the park says it does not comment on pending litigation. -
Washington floats a diesel export ban as U.S. prices hit records
The White House has not ruled out a ban on U.S. diesel exports as retail prices hit a record $6.05–$6.28 a gallon this month, up from about $3.70 a year ago. Analysts warn the move could tighten supply and do little to lower pump prices. -
Trump tells CNN's Kaitlan Collins she should not cover him at the UN
At the UN Tuesday, President Donald Trump told CNN's Kaitlan Collins she should not cover him, claiming CNN had said it would not cover him. Collins said the UN had let her in and asked when the Iran war would end; Trump replied that the US was making progress. -
White House launches Trump TV as four networks suspend pool coverage
After Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from the White House, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News refused to staff the rotating TV pool. The White House launched a “TRUMP TV” YouTube stream; the three outlets sued for immediate restoration of press access. -
Trump posts CNN reporter spoof as three outlets challenge White House ban
Donald Trump shared a spoof video mocking a CNN reporter after calling anchor Kaitlan Collins “a truly unhappy person.” CNN, POLITICO and MS NOW are suing to regain White House access; their press badges were taken the day after Trump barred them. -
Weinstein gets 15-year sentence after retrial conviction in Haley’s 2006 assault case
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years Wednesday after a jury again convicted him of sexually assaulting Mimi Haley, a former “Project Runway” production assistant, in 2006. Haley said the attack devastated her life; Weinstein denied her allegations. -
Mark Jensen challenges computer evidence in bid for a third trial
Twice convicted of murdering his wife Julie with antifreeze, Mark Jensen is serving life without parole and seeking a third trial. His new lawyer says the 2023 defense mishandled computer evidence that may support the claim Julie made poison searches. -
Talarico leads Paxton as Republicans expect $150 million to $200 million in Texas
Marist polling puts Democrat James Talarico ahead of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton 50%-44% in their Senate race; Republicans expect to spend $150 million to $200 million in Texas, according to Punchbowl News, while a GOP super PAC's TV-ad reservations exceed $100 million. -
Wright says US could leave IEA if climate views remain misaligned
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday the United States may leave the International Energy Agency if it cannot align with the agency on climate issues, though his strong preference is to reform the Paris-based body rather than withdraw. -
California rail watchdog flags over $2M in consultant travel costs
California High-Speed Rail Authority’s inspector general flagged over $2 million in consultant travel costs that did not comply with state rules or contract requirements. A July 31 report said the authority may run out of money by December 2027. -
Paramount’s planned CNN and CBS News board faces questions over its independence
Under a 12-state settlement, Paramount must create a five-member board to monitor editorial independence at CNN and CBS News, but its directors will appoint all five. The company has up to 180 days after the Warner Bros. Discovery deal closes to form it. -
Lian Yunzhi, 6, breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube average record twice in three days
Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi of Chengdu, China, broke the women’s 3x3 cube average record twice in three days, with 4.52- and 4.27-second results at two WCA-certified competitions; the latter made her the only female player to average below 4.5 seconds. -
Texas Rangers sought Camp Mystic owners’ communications in probe of 27 flood deaths
Texas Rangers are probing possible manslaughter, negligent homicide or child abandonment charges after 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors died in the July 4, 2025, flood. They sought the owners’ electronic communications; no charges have been filed. -
Ethiopia and Tigray trade offensive claims as airline cancels all Tigray flights
Ethiopia's government says Tigrayan forces seized airports in Tigray and attacked Afar and Amhara, while Tigray's authorities say their forces are fighting defensively against a federal invasion. Ethiopian Airlines has cancelled all flights to the region. -
Sanders and Casar introduce bill for AI pause, federal oversight
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar introduced a bill Wednesday to pause AI development until the government can ensure it is safe, establish a federal agency to vet models before release, and bar companies from building superintelligent AI beyond human control. -
DNA from Jefferson’s hair adds evidence he fathered a child with Sally Hemings
DNA from Thomas Jefferson’s hair, compared with samples from living descendants of Sally Hemings’ sons, showed a 99.9% chance he fathered a child with the woman he enslaved, researcher Richard Kurin told TODAY. The result adds to earlier evidence.
