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D.C. roundup highlights boarding school remembrance and FEMA alert test
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández recognized boarding school survivors and descendants ahead of the Sept. 30 National Day of Remembrance, urging support for H.R. 7325. FEMA will test nationwide emergency alerts Nov. 17, briefly interrupting radio and TV programming. -
A $563,000 campaign keeps 29 acres of Olympic Peninsula forest unlogged
More than 7,500 donors helped the Elwha Legacy Forests Coalition raise $563,000 to keep 29 of 74 acres in Washington’s Doc Holliday timber sale from being logged. Buyer Webster Logging gave up harvest rights to the protected land. -
LSU student says appeal let player play despite Title IX rape finding
LSU student Kendall Francis says an appeal let an unnamed football player play despite a university Title IX finding that he was responsible for rape. She sought criminal charges; the district attorney's office opened an investigation, but no charges have been announced. -
Sierra Club report gives 76 US utilities an F as coal closures slow
A Sierra Club report graded 76 major U.S. utilities an F, with a group score of 7/100 on coal, gas and clean-energy plans. It says 41% have pulled back on climate goals in two years; utilities now project 25% of coal capacity will close by decade’s end, down from 35% in 2023. -
Raiola helps No. 20 Oregon beat No. 12 USC 41-27 after Moore’s head injury
No. 20 Oregon beat No. 12 USC 41-27 after Dante Moore left with a head injury in the second quarter. Backup Dylan Raiola threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns, including a fourth-down completion that set up Jordon Davison’s touchdown run with 2:03 left. -
Taiwan says US understands its defence needs as $14 billion arms deal awaits Trump
Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the US understands Taiwan’s defence needs and the severe military threat from China. A proposed $14 billion US arms package is still awaiting President Donald Trump’s approval after he put it in abeyance in May. -
High Court dismisses fresh bid to stop Orange Order march on Garvaghy Road
Northern Ireland’s High Court on Sunday rejected a fresh bid to stop the Orange Order parade on Portadown’s Garvaghy Road, allowing it to proceed. Friday’s Parades Commission decision overturned a ban on the route that had lasted nearly 30 years. -
Lakewood sees more generator permit requests as fire officials warn of risks
Generator permit requests are rising after repeated outages in Lakewood, Ohio, as residents seek backup power. Fire officials urge licensed setup and transfer switches to prevent back-feeding that can endanger grid workers; exhaust can cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Gulf Shores council to weigh plate readers for resident parking
Gulf Shores, Alabama, will vote next week on using license-plate readers to verify residents’ access to designated parking, replacing windshield decals. If approved, residents would upload driver’s-license and vehicle-registration details; exemptions would last two years. -
Cleveland secures third straight AL Central crown and No. 2 seed with Rockies’ help
The Cleveland Guardians clinched their third consecutive AL Central title and the American League’s No. 2 seed after beating the Royals 11-5 and getting the needed 9-6 White Sox loss to the Rockies. They will meet the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series. -
As beef strains grocery budgets, Brooke Rollins points to other proteins
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suggested consumers facing high beef prices switch to chicken, pork, salmon or eggs. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed uncooked ground beef averaged $7.16 per pound in August, up from $6.63 a year earlier. -
USPS recommends 2026 Christmas mailing deadlines by service
USPS’s recommended 2026 Christmas mailing dates for the contiguous U.S. are Dec. 17 for Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail, Dec. 18 for Priority Mail and Dec. 19 for Priority Mail Express, for expected delivery before Dec. 25. Other destinations have different deadlines. -
Edwards' team reports Legionella at 129 times CDC threshold in Beaverville
Marc Edwards' team found Legionella pneumophila in Beaverville, Illinois, water samples at levels 129 times the CDC's immediate-response threshold after retesting; no residual chlorine was detected at two homes. Resident Kathleen Butron sought a cluster investigation. -
Iran awaits formal US reply after Trump says he rejected Hormuz plan
Iran says diplomacy is the only way to resolve its conflict with the United States and Israel and is awaiting mediators’ formal response to its plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause regional fighting, after Trump said publicly he rejected it. -
Amtrak’s first Cascades Airo trainset runs Seattle–Portland preview
Amtrak’s first Airo trainset made a preview trip for media and local officials between Seattle and Portland on Sept. 26. Airo service on the Cascades route is scheduled to begin Sept. 30, with two sets operating and a third held in reserve. -
Oregon QB Dante Moore loaded onto cart after his head hit ground vs. USC
Oregon QB Dante Moore was placed on a backboard and loaded onto a cart after his head hit the ground while sliding in the second quarter against USC. Desman Stephens II was ejected for targeting; both teams received personal fouls after the scuffle. -
FDA urges consumers to avoid La Serranita clams amid 37 hepatitis A cases
The FDA warns consumers not to eat La Serranita-brand frozen concha negra (black shell) meat imported from Ecuador, which was tied to a hepatitis A outbreak. By Sept. 17, 37 people had been infected and 30 hospitalized; the CDC and FDA are investigating. -
Tennessee’s late onside kick against Texas may have broken NCAA rules
Tennessee’s drop-kick onside kick against Texas was recovered, but it appeared to start about two yards behind the required line. Officials picked up a flag after conferring; Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he would seek a ruling. Tennessee lost 20-17. -
Dominion seeks $13 monthly charge after Virginia's RGGI return
Virginia rejoined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative; its first auction raised $259 million, with allowances at $37.65 each—over twice the $14.88 pre-exit price. Dominion asks regulators to approve a $13 monthly charge on a typical bill, up from about $4.40. -
Williamstown growth plans face gas limits and a strained electric grid
Williamstown growth faces utility limits: Berkshire Gas has indicated gas service is essentially tapped out, and Town Manager Robert Menicocci said electric capacity is a megawatt or less. No gas moratorium is in force yet; he put a major grid expansion at $100 million. -
Pennsylvania Democrats seek backing for device registry and shutoff limits
Three Pennsylvania House Democrats seek backing for an unfiled bill. It would require utilities to keep an opt-in registry of users of life-sustaining medical devices and bar nonpayment shutoffs for up to a year. Grants would help pay for generators and battery packs. -
U.S. reports 3,659 measles cases amid larger, longer outbreaks
Measles cases hit 3,659 in 47 U.S. jurisdictions by Sept. 24. Pennsylvania had 890 cases and four deaths by Sept. 26—its first measles deaths in 35 years. Penn State's Matthew Ferrari says conditions for endemic spread exist, but measles is not yet circulating continuously. -
Agility's Digit 5 is designed to stop, step aside or kneel near workers
Agility Robotics says its Digit 5 humanoid is designed to stop, step aside or sit when sensors detect a nearby person. Agility's demo footage shows it flinch and kneel as someone approaches; the robot is intended for workplaces such as warehouses. -
No. 21 Florida pulls away after halftime to beat No. 4 Ole Miss 52-28
No. 21 Florida pulled away from No. 4 Ole Miss for a 52-28 win, scoring touchdowns on five straight possessions after the Rebels cut the lead to 17-14 early in the second half. The Gators ran for 291 yards and six TDs, while Aaron Philo threw for 196 yards and a score. -
A nearby shed fire leaves Robert’s Lafitte in Galveston undamaged
A Friday evening shed fire near Robert’s Lafitte in Galveston left the historic LGBTQ+ bar undamaged. Firefighters contained the blaze; a building behind the shed was damaged, and two residents of a nearby apartment were taken to the hospital. The cause remains under active。 -
Jackson detective says Tasia Fortune was killed elsewhere before her body was hung from a tree
Jarques Ratliff is among at least three arrested in Tasia Fortune’s death; Eric Clark surrendered and Earnest Lloyd Jr. was arrested, both on murder charges. Detective Samuel Dukes testified Fortune was killed elsewhere before her body was hung from a tree. -
Pitt marks a century since work began on Cathedral of Learning
The University of Pittsburgh marks 100 years since construction began on its Cathedral of Learning with free events this weekend. Sunday, Sept. 27, Cathy-Palooza runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Cathedral Lawn, and the light-and-sound show returns from 9 to 9:15 p.m. -
Denton resident stops autopay after Atmos gas bill tops $20,000
A Denton, Texas, resident said on Reddit that an Atmos gas bill topped $20,000 and showed usage more than 60 times higher than they had ever seen during freezing weather. They shut off autopay before a withdrawal and said they could not contact the utility until Monday.
