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Saudi Arabia: Houthi Mecca Attack a 'Red Line'
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iranbacked Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support. The kingdom, a key U.S. ally, declared Mecca a "red line" as it slid deeper into...
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:02:06 EDTRussian Drone Strike Kills 5 and Injures at Least 7 on Passenger Bus in Ukraine
A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in southern Ukraine early Wednesday, killing five people and wounding at least seven. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack, the latest in a series of Russian strikes on civilian transportation, as an "atrocity."
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:38 EDTFranklin Graham's Daughter Cissie Tapped as Religious Freedom Ambassador
President Donald Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch, daughter of evangelist Franklin Graham and granddaughter of the late Billy Graham, to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, a State Department post focused on promoting religious...
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:12:44 EDTEx-Kosovo President Thaci Gets 25 Years for War Crimes
A European Union-backed court on Wednesday convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:01:09 EDTWar-Damaged Gaza Building Collapses, at Least 19 Dead
A building housing half a dozen families gave out in Gaza City overnight into Wednesday, killing 19 people as they slept and injuring 25, and leaving rescuers digging through rubble for dozens more who'd been sheltering inside the structure. The building was known to be ...
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:42:32 EDTPoll: AI Environmental Concerns Rise Among Americans
On the way home from a recent trip, Eriech Tapia drove past a sea of dark industrial buildings lining an already jam-packed northern Virginia road: data centers. "It was interesting to see how many were going up," said Tapia...
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:45:34 EDT3 People Killed When NBC, Telemundo News Helicopter Crashes While Covering LA Bus Collision
A news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the news outlet said.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:37:27 EDTEU Chief Wants Canada as First Associate Member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that she wants to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member. The development is a sign of deepening ties as both confront growing...
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:01:12 EDTSpace Force Eyes Space Academy as Source of Civilian Talent
The Space Force could turn President Donald Trump's proposed U.S. Space Academy into a new source of highly skilled civilian employees while continuing to rely on the Air Force Academy to produce military officers, the service's top officer said Tuesday.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:34:06 EDTLA28: Olympics Could Generate Up to $40 Billion
The committee organizing the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles says the event will generate tens of billions in economic output.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:50:17 EDTNY Times Poll: 51% Say They View Socialism Unfavorably
Despite recent electoral gains by democratic socialists in Democrat primaries, a majority of likely voters said in a New York Times/Siena University poll released Tuesday that they view socialism unfavorably.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:50:14 EDTVance: Iran War to Enter New Phase in Months
Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran will enter a "much different phase" in the next several months as the Trump administration shifts its focus toward preventing Tehran from rebuilding its military capabilities.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:36:23 EDTUS Charges 5 in Russian Intelligence Murder Plots
Russian intelligence services plotted targeted killings in the United States and European nations supporting Ukraine, federal authorities said Tuesday as they announced charges against five people who remain at large.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:07:00 EDTCollege Sports Bill Wins Key Procedural Vote
A landmark bill that would regulate college sports received overwhelming support in the Senate on a procedural vote.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:13:06 EDTAppeals Court Skeptical of DOJ in Comey, James Cases
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appeared skeptical Tuesday of the Justice Department's bid to revive the dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:49:29 EDTReport: Sen. Cassidy Says Time Is Short for Social Security
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., is urging Congress to tackle the financial challenges facing Social Security and rising healthcare costs during his final months in office, Semafor reported.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:44:15 EDTFederal Judge Refers Philly DA Krasner to DOJ for Probe
A federal judge on Tuesday referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and one of his top prosecutors to the Department of Justice for investigation, saying evidence uncovered in a murder case may constitute perjury, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:45:44 EDTDOJ Backs Paramount in $1.88 Billion Bond Fight
The Justice Department on Tuesday urged a federal court to require states seeking to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery to post a "proper bond" covering the costs of any delay in completing the deal.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:55:23 EDTLeon Black Faces House Contempt Vote Over Epstein
The House Oversight Committee voted to recommend holding Leon Black in contempt of Congress on Tuesday after the Wall Street billionaire declined to comply with subpoenas as part of an investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:05:02 EDTNHL's Ovechkin Appears in Putin Party Campaign Video
Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin has appeared in a campaign video for Russia's ruling United Russia party, putting one of the NHL's biggest stars back at the center of controversy over his longtime support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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