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Published 10 hours agoCNN is getting new owners with close ties to Trump
Two big TV news outlets, CBS and CNN, will now be controlled by Trump allies. Some journalists are worried about pressure on their coverage.
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Published 10 hours agoReporter's Notebook: Why data center fights cut across party lines
NPR's Scott Neuman went to Virginia and Maryland to report on data centers. In this reporter's notebook, he shares why opposition to new ones is bringing together people who rarely agree on politics.
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Published 11 hours agoTrump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'
President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.
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Published 14 hours agoOpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure
The disclosure is the latest in a string of incidents in which the AI platform has been caught going rogue. OpenAI says it is reviewing the findings.
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Published 15 hours ago'Wait Wait' for September 26, 2026: With Not My Job guest John Cook
This week, Wait Wait is live in Omaha with host Peter Sagal, special guest John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan
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Published 19 hours agoOPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents
President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power.
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Published 20 hours agoPress pool dispute escalates as White House cuts CNN from Air Force One travel
The White House has barred CNN from traveling on Air Force One this weekend. It's another chapter in President Trump's fight with the press, and it appears there will be no TV pool coverage today.
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Published 20 hours agoSupreme Court rejects GOP-backed Missouri map, preserving key seat for Democrats
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican attempt at redistricting congressional seats in Missouri - possibly giving Democrats a boost in their effort to win the House in the midterm elections.
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Published 20 hours agoPowerful nor'easter brings winds, floods to East Coast
Thousands of people are without power across the East Coast as a nor'easter rips through the area. Forecasters expect significant winds and rain throughout the weekend.
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Published 20 hours agoWeek in Politics: Trump faces Republican defections; U.S.-China summit; press feud
Some GOP candidates are stepping back from unpopular Trump administration policies. Meanwhile, a U.S.-China summit at the White House and tensions with the press corps.
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Published 20 hours agoBattle for the Lehigh Valley: Can GOP hold its razor-thin margin?
Both parties target the Lehigh Valley for House control. While the GOP made inroads with Latinos, Dems argue Trump's immigration stance hurts them. Can Republicans hold this 1% margin swing seat?
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Published 20 hours agoMeth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.