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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed numerous generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia next week. CBS
VOA VIEW: Mystery
The 12th edition of "Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary" comes 22 years after the book's last hard-copy update. CBS
Lice cannot hop, jump or fly. The most common way to get lice is through head-to-head contact with someone who already has them. CBS
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Sagittarius B2, a massive molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way, is densely packed with stars and complex magnetic fields. CBS
VOA VIEW: Something new.
The Trump administration faced a legal setback in its push to cut off funding to "sanctuary" cities and states CBS
VOA VIEW: The judge will be overruled.
Authorities in Europe will phase in new security measures for Americans and other international travelers over a roughly six-month period starting next month. CBS
Initial claims for unemployment insurance were expected to total 235,000 for the week ending Sept. 20. CNBC
Opening arguments for the trial in Seattle took place on Tuesday and the proceedings were expected to last a month. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Expected.
Sales of previously owned homes barely budged in August compared with July, as mortgage rates remained stubbornly high. Those rates are now lower. CNBC
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James Comey reportedly is being investigated for possibly lying to Congress during testimony in 2020 about whether he authorized a leak of information. CNBC
VOA VIEW: He is a liar and fraud.
Mass deportations of undocumented workers could cause GDP to decline by $2.3 trillion, or 7.7%, in 2025 dollars. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Liberal media exaggeration.
The gunman who attacked a Dallas ICE facility sought "real terror" for agents and "searched apps that tracked the presence" of ICE personnel, the FBI says. FOX News
Anthony Emmanuel Labrador-Sierra, a 24-year-old Venezuelan illegal alien accused of pretending to be a teenager, pleaded guilty to multiple charges. FOX News
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The North American Aerospace Defense Command scrambled fighter jets in response to four Russian warplanes nearing Alaska, the defense organization said. UPI
VOA VIEW: Russia is looking for a confrontation,
The White House has warned federal workers there will be more mass firings if Congress is unable to agree on a stopgap funding measure by the end of the month. UPI
VOA VIEW: Good!
Tropical Storm Humberto, the eighth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said. UPI
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Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to California television sets to speak out against Proposition 50, the redistricting measure on the November ballot. LA Times
The White House's official X account on Wednesday reposted a tweet Tylenol had shared in 2017 that read: "We actually don't recommend using any of our products while pregnant. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns today." New York Post
VOA VIEW: So be it.
Dallas anti-ICE gunman Joshua Jahn harbored deep resentment for both immigration authorities and the federal government, and set out to inflict maximum casualties in an attack officials called "the very definition of terrorism." New York Post
Democratic leaders said the administration’s plan to fire government workers in the event of a shutdown would not prompt them to drop their demands in their spending standoff with the G.O.P. New York Times
VOA VIEW: All talk.
After more countries recognized a Palestinian state, President Trump told Mideast and Muslim powers that he would not permit Israel to annex the territory. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It wasn't a taught,
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Microsoft said it found that Israel was violating some terms of service for its products and that it does “not provide technology to facilitate mass surveillance of civilians.” New York Times
VOA VIEW: A mistake.
The Israeli military said it was targeting sites linked to the Houthi militia, but a witness said a residential building was hit. A day earlier, a Houthi drone hit the Israeli city of Eilat. New York Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The inquiry comes weeks after a New York Times investigation found that incidents of sexual assault and sexual misconduct occurred much more frequently than Uber had disclosed. New York Times
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At a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event at Virginia Tech, a liberal student asked conservative political commentator Megyn Kelly why she supports a president who “contributed to the rhetoric" in which "Charlie Kirk was killed” -- prompting Kelly to push back, explaining why the student’s reasoning is flawed. OANN
VOA VIEW: The student is nuts.
Following President Donald Trump’s warning against prenatal use of Tylenol, pregnant women have pushed back, posting videos online of themselves popping the pills in protest. OANN
FBI Director Kash Patel released new evidence on the accused gunman in Wednesday’s shooting at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. Patel stated that the gunman was driven by an “ideological motive” and revealed that he had studied the assassination of Charlie Kirk prior to carrying out the attack. OANN
Two sisters in Arkansas were detained after vandalizing a memorial for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They have since created a GoFundMe page, citing mounting legal costs and the loss of one sister’s job, which they seemingly attribute to the arrest. OANN
VOA VIEW: Fools.
Beijing officials said Thursday the U.S. should remove "unreasonable" tariffs as a condition for China to resume buying American soybeans, as President Trump floated a new aid package for reeling farmers. Washington Times
In a rural corner of Louisiana, Meta is building one of the world's largest data centers, a $10 billion behemoth as big as 70 football fields that will consume more power in a day than the entire city of New Orleans at the peak of summer. Washington Times
An uptick in consumer spending helped the U.S. economy expand at a surprising 3.8% from April through June, the government reported in a dramatic upgrade of its previous estimate of second-quarter growth. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
More Americans chose to see a movie through streaming services as opposed to seeing it in a theater. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: So be it.
Trump uses Tren de Aragua to justify deportations and deadly strikes on boats. Experts say it doesn't pose a threat. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
Kamala Harris spoke with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow on her new book, her relationship with Newsom, California's redistricting ballot measure and more. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Harris is an idiot.
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of abusing his power to intimidate television broadcasters into toeing a conservative line in favor of President Trump. LA Times
VOA VIEW: DEM stupidity.
Americans deserve a government that works for them — not one that lurches from crisis to crisis because each party believes the rules only apply when it’s politically convenient. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Fools!
Congress and the White House have days to fund the government and avert a disruptive and potentially costly lapse in funding. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
The White House has unveiled a new addition to its “Presidential Walk of Fame,” which features gold-framed portraits of all former U.S. presidents — with the exception of President Joe Biden. OANN
VOA VIEW: As he should.
President Donald Trump has seemingly shifted his rhetoric in regard to the Russia-Ukraine war, proclaiming that Kyiv can win back all of its land seized by Russia, after previously suggesting that Ukraine would have to concede land to end the war. OANN
VOA VIEW: No dealing with Putin.
Two students at Syracuse University in New York face hate crimes charges after authorities say one of them tossed a bag of pork into Jewish fraternity house during a Rosh Hashanah celebration. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Pitiful!
The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned two Indian nationals for allegedly using online pharmacies to sell to U.S. consumers fake pills filled with deadly drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: They should be arrested and prosecuted.
Thomasina Clarke has watched school after school close in her once thriving St. Louis neighborhood, which was hit by a tornado this spring and whose population has plummeted in recent decades. Washington Times
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A Democrat who drew national attention for her better-than-expected performance in a Georgia special election is facing a GOP businessman Tuesday for a state Senate seat in a heavily Republican district. Washington Times
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office where a gunman opened fire on Wednesday was also the target of an alleged bomb threat in August. CBS
The large fee could help some U.S. workers find jobs, but there could be longer-term costs, economists say. CBS
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show Tuesday nearly a week after ABC preempted the program following Kimmel's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In his monologue, Kimmel defended free speech, took aim at President Trump and the FCC chair and addressed his remarks regarding Kirk's killing. CBS
VOA VIEW: He is a fool,
There is a growing trend of microdosing with Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugs. People are taking much smaller amounts, or splitting up doses, to save money or cut down on side effects. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder addresses safety concerns and if the strategy works. CBS
The D.C. courts have for years been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed the administration of justice. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dems stupidity.
Amazon is facing off against the federal government in a case that could impact millions of Americans. The FTC is accusing Amazon of using deceptive tactics in its Prime membership. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains. CBS
Several U.S. citizens have filed legal claims against the government, alleging they were wrongfully detained and racially profiled — some said they were beaten by federal officers. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dem deception.
Research on monkeys comes under attack as patients wait for cures. CBS
A Biden-era parole program, known as CHNV, temporarily protected roughly 532,000 Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians and Venezuelans from the risk of deportation. CBS
VOA VIEW: So be it.
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
Disney joins streaming rivals in hiking the monthly cost of both ad-free and ad-supported subscriptions. CBS
VOA VIEW: Mistake!
When Congress decided this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, it left some 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations to figure out what that means. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Sales of newly built homes jumped far more than expected in August, even though mortgage rates didn't come down until September. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good news.
Experts say fears of inflation, layoffs and a cooling economy drive this trend of people feeling stuck in their jobs. CNBC
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's latest comments. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Russia must pay,
Rent growth has now fallen below the lower end of the 10-year average range of pre-pandemic growth. CNBC
The Department of Homeland Security announced that 1.6 million illegal immigrants voluntarily self-deported, while 400,000 were deported in under 250 days. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Great!
Former Democratic state lawmaker Nicole Mitchell was sentenced to six months in jail for first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The must pay.
ICE recaptured Juan Carmen Pardon Mendez and Juan Carlos Padron Barron after they escaped custody following an alleged assault on a Border Patrol agent. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Good!
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the international community to assist his country in its fight against Russia. UPI
VOA VIEW: Russia must pay for their actions.
The FCC is prohibited from influencing network content but Chairman Brendan Carr and President Donald Trump have used pressure campaigns to test those limits. UPI
VOA VIEW: Dem lies.
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