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Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in voting rules before midterms
The unsigned order keeps existing postal voting rules in place; Trump attacked the ruling but the White House said it will comply.
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Pentagon watchdog: Iran war cost $33.4bn, depleted US missile stockpile
CBO separately estimates total cost at $38bn and warns of $2-3bn monthly spending and inflation impact.
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Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years after judge blocks Trump name on facade
The closure vote came hours after a federal judge ruled the board cannot add President Trump's name to the building without congressional approval.
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Trump dismisses AI safety fears as hoax amid industry push for regulation
The president's remarks came as tech giants and regulators push for stricter oversight of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.
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Ed Sheeran tour drops Macklemore, four opening acts quit in protest
The decision was made by the tour's promoters, and the withdrawal of the acts was announced on social media.
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NATO jet shoots down drone over Lithuania in first such incident
An Italian NATO fighter jet destroyed an unidentified drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus, marking the alliance's first such intercept over the Baltic state.
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US Air Force Secretary Confirms Space Weapons Deployment
The announcement said the weapons are on‑orbit space control weapons designed to defend U.S. forces, prompting warnings from China and Russia.
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Saudi Arabia Faces Escalating Houthi Threat After Red Sea Drone Attacks
The conflict has drawn international attention, with the UN warning of a humanitarian crisis in Yemen and analysts noting the strategic importance of the Red Sea straits for global oil flows.
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Russia and Ukraine launch energy attacks despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
Both sides carried out strikes on gas pipelines and power grids overnight, while President Trump announced a ceasefire that neither side confirmed.
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FBI Director Patel defends hiring policy change at Senate hearing
The hearing also covered the FBI's use of taxpayer funds for travel and its record on crime reduction.
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Trump Promises $5,000 Dividend Checks, Speaker Johnson Says Congress Must Approve
The proposal would require congressional approval and could add more than $1 trillion to the federal deficit.
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Zverev defeats Shelton to win U.S. Open men's title
Alexander Zverev captured his second major title of 2026 by beating Ben Shelton in four sets, while Elena Rybakina won her first U.S. Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka.
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Wisconsin Congressman Survives Emergency Plane Landing in Lake Wausau
The small aircraft suffered a mechanical failure, forcing the pilot to ditch the plane into the lake, after which Tiffany and the pilot swam to shore and were treated for minor injuries.
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Trump Urges Ukraine to Stop Attacking Russian Diesel Refineries
The request came as U.S. diesel prices topped $6 per gallon and the Kremlin welcomed the appeal, citing Gulf conflict as main market driver.
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Indonesia ferry capsizes, 6 dead and 129 missing in Java Sea
The incident follows a recent ferry tragedy in the Philippines and highlights ongoing concerns over maritime safety in Indonesia.
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Houthis seize Perim Island and Mocha port in Yemen offensive
Iran-backed rebels have captured key maritime positions at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting retaliatory strikes and a humanitarian crisis.
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Saudi pipeline shut by drone strike, oil prices surge above $108
The shutdown follows a drone strike by Iran-backed Houthi rebels and has prompted Gulf states to postpone talks on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Anthropic CEO Calls for AI Development Slowdown, OpenAI CEO Supports
The leaders urged industry‑wide coordination and independent safety checks to keep AI progress in check.
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Amazon suspends use of 21 Air after Miami runway crash kills five
The Amazon‑branded cargo plane overran the runway by about 1,300 feet during landing on Sept. 6.