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FBI probed Jeff Sessions in 2017 after Democrat senators' request
The FBI opened a year-long investigation into then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions in May 2017 after two Democrat senators demanded a probe. The case, codenamed 'March Toll', was closed in 2018 after finding no evidence of false statements or perjury. No left- or centre-rated outlet reported the declassification.
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Politics · United StatesChicago residents file police reports alleging crimes by ICE and Border Patrol agents
Residents of Chicago, including a woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent, filed police reports alleging crimes by ICE and Border Patrol agents. The filings follow federal inaction and a state commission’s recommendation for internal investigations. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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Politics · United StatesAnti-abortion groups urge US attorney general to block abortion pill mailings
A coalition of anti-abortion groups, including Arkansas-based Family Council, has urged the US Department of Justice to halt the mailing of abortion pills, citing state laws that restrict the procedure. The letter follows Arkansas legislation prohibiting abortion except to save the mother’s life.
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Pete Hegseth’s net approval rating of -22 puts his job at risk, polls show
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has the lowest net approval rating among Donald Trump’s cabinet members at -22, according to Quinnipiac University and Fox News polling. CNN data analyst Harry Enten suggested the figure could threaten Hegseth’s position, as previous officials with similar ratings were later dismissed.
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Climate · United StatesCalifornia’s first carbon-storage project begins without state rules
California Resources Corp. started injecting carbon dioxide at Elk Hills in May, the first commercial project of its kind in the state. Lawmakers ordered regulators to write rules nearly four years ago, but none have been adopted, leaving federal oversight in place.
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Politics · United StatesAlabama holds special primaries after Supreme Court redistricting order
Alabama voters in four congressional districts cast ballots in special primaries on 11 August 2026 after Governor Kay Ivey postponed the contests following a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The new map, effective in 2027, eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts, altering electoral dynamics.
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Politics · United StatesJoe Scarborough criticises Democrats over Hasan Piker ties on Morning Joe
Joe Scarborough devoted a 30-minute segment of Morning Joe to attacking Democrats for campaigning with Hasan Piker, who has faced criticism for comments about 9/11 and October 7. Right-rated outlets led on Scarborough’s language, while the centre-rated digest focused on the electoral warning.
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Health · United StatesNIH director clashes with CBS host over vaccine trust after CDC shooting
A heated exchange on CBS’s Face the Nation saw the acting CDC director blame media coverage and pandemic policies for eroded trust in health agencies. The White House later rebuked the interview, while right-rated outlets led on Bhattacharya’s pushback against the host’s framing.
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Health · United StatesFauci texts show private concern over COVID vaccine and miscarriage risk
Newly released texts from Anthony Fauci’s government phone reveal he privately raised concerns in January 2021 that fever after the second COVID-19 vaccine dose could theoretically be linked to miscarriage, while publicly stating there were no red flags for pregnant women. The messages were obtained by the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
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Trump orders split of MMR vaccine into three separate shots
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 10 August 2026 to separate the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three individual shots and reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11. The order advises states with school vaccine mandates to consider updating their laws, though states retain authority over vaccination requirements.
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Politics · United StatesNancy Mace warns of burkas in schools if Abdul El-Sayed elected
US Representative Nancy Mace said on CNN that 'our granddaughters will be wearing burkas to school' if Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Senate race, calling Muslim officeholders a threat. CNN’s Omar Jimenez challenged her on First Amendment protections during the exchange.
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Naz Reid learned of Hornets trade while heading to the Bahamas
Naz Reid, traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Charlotte Hornets, said he was informed of the possibility 48 hours before the trade was reported. He was en route to the Bahamas when the deal was confirmed. Outlets diverged on whether to lead with the timing or the location of his revelation.
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Politics · United StatesUS advocates seek Republican support to end child marriage
Organisations advocating to end child marriage in the United States are targeting Republican lawmakers at state and federal levels, framing it as a nonpartisan issue affecting children. Some states are advancing laws to set the minimum marriage age at 18, while California legislators face lobbying to remove exceptions.
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Politics · United StatesTrump announces $180m in mining school grants as part of $2bn sector funding
President Donald Trump announced $180 million in federal grants for mining schools, including $100 million from the Department of Energy for 14 accredited U.S. institutions. The funding is part of a broader $2 billion investment in the mining sector, framed as a move to rebuild domestic coal production and address workforce shortages.
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Politics · United StatesUS revokes 175,000 visas under Trump over crime and fraud
The US State Department has revoked over 175,000 visas since President Donald Trump began his second term, citing criminal activity, visa violations and fraud. Assault, drunk driving and birth tourism were among the leading reasons for the cancellations, the department said.
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Science & Tech · United StatesZuckerberg unveils Meta’s $1bn fund and free AI tools for billions
Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta’s $1bn 'Future is for Everyone Fund' to support communities hosting data centres, alongside plans to offer free AI tools to billions. The essay also outlined a vision for personal AI agents and open-source models, while addressing concerns about job displacement and privacy.
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West Virginia fire commission failed for 50 years to produce state fire-prevention plan
West Virginia has one of the highest house fire death rates in the US, averaging 32 deaths annually from 2009 to 2023. A 2025 audit found the State Fire Commission had never produced a mandated fire-prevention plan, despite statutory requirements dating to 1976. The current marshal says a plan is now being drafted.
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Politics · United StatesAOC calls early progressive rhetoric 'crazy' in interview on Wisconsin candidate
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said on ABC’s “This Week” that the first wave of progressive rhetoric, which she labelled “Woke 1”, was “crazy”. She made the remark while discussing Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, who has faced criticism for past social media posts calling to abolish prisons and cancel Thanksgiving.
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Media · United StatesTravis Barker documentary revisits 2008 plane crash that killed four
A documentary about Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker includes footage of the 2008 South Carolina plane crash he survived. The film traces his six-month hospital stay, surgeries, and return to music and flying, ending with family photos.
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Florida AG threatens WNBA players with assault charges after Cunningham foul
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he would charge WNBA players with assault if a foul like the one on Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham occurred in Florida. The threat followed a Flagrant 2 foul by Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington, who was ejected and later claimed the call was due to ‘white privilege’.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korean President Lee Jae‑myung refuses to send troops to US‑led Iran war
On 18 September 2026 President Lee Jae‑myung announced South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to a US‑led war against Iran. He added that naval operations would only protect South Korean ships. The remark came after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korean President: Trump Wants Dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Iran wants a deal but is not ready
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran adds earth barriers to Pickaxe Mountain as Trump warns Tehran
Iran has reinforced tunnel entrances at the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear‑linked complex with earthen barriers, according to satellite imagery released on 11 September. The Institute for Science and International Security says the added earth hardens the site against air strikes. Russia and China blocked a U.N. resolution, and President Donald Trump warned Iran not to “get cute”.
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Politics · Middle EastUN General Assembly allows Abbas video address after US visa denial
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
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Politics · Middle EastRussia and China veto UN resolution on Iran sanctions monitoring
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
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Conflict & SecurityTrump announces progress on US military base in Poland
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
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Iran shoots down at least two US drones, officials say
US officials have confirmed that Iranian forces shot down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft in recent days. The exact location and specific models of the drones are not yet public.
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Politics · ChinaChina's Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Rubio discuss high-level talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2026. They discussed preparing for future high-level interactions and the situation in West Asia, ahead of an anticipated meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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Politics · IndiaCanadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu Visits India for Economic Talks
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu is visiting Mumbai from September 18-19 to advance trade talks with India. The visit focuses on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and aims to significantly increase bilateral trade.
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Politics · European UnionCarney to address EU Parliament amid Trump criticism of Canada's associate membership bid
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
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Politics · ChinaUS Open to AI Risk Talks With China This Weekend
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions aim to prevent the bifurcation of AI systems between the two countries.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomCanada applies to join UK military coalition
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of 10 NATO allies. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the application, which aims to diversify Canada's defence ties beyond the United States.
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Science & Tech · ChinaHuawei forecasts 900 billion AI agents by 2035
Huawei's "Intelligent World 2035" report forecasts a dramatic increase in autonomous AI agents, predicting they will account for over 90% of global AI token traffic by 2035. The report anticipates 900 billion such agents will be active globally, a figure roughly 100 times the projected human population.
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Politics · ChinaFamilies Urge Trump to Free Detainees Ahead of Xi's US Visit
As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to visit the United States, families and advocates have made public appeals for the release of detained US scholar Min Zin and Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. The pleas were made during congressional hearings in Washington.
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Politics · AfricaUS imposes visa restrictions on South Africans over discrimination claims
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaNorth Korea threatens nuclear use over US-South Korea defense talks
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
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Politics · Middle EastJD Vance: US Middle East policy must not be subservient to Israel
US Vice President JD Vance said American policy in the Middle East cannot be made subservient to Israel. He argued that President Trump has shown a greater willingness than other recent presidents to diverge from Israeli interests when they conflict with American ones.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastJD Vance: US-Iran conflict to enter new phase in months
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS, Israel, Arab military chiefs met in Germany on security
Military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting. Organized by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the summit focused on security cooperation in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi actions in Yemen.
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