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A Deadly Amazon Cargo Plane Crash Sep 08, 2026

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An Amazon Prime cargo plane overruns a Miami runway, killing five and injuring several more. Prosecutors decide whether to take Lindsay Clancy to trial again. And an armed man lunges at Ohio gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton, prompting questions about security and political violence.

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How We’re Laboring…and How We’re Spending Sep 07, 2026

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In a Labor Day special, Brad and Mike Dobuski recap recent reporting about how artificial intelligence is re-shaping work, and how an evolving economy is affecting our most significant purchases.

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Trump’s DOJ Arrests an ICE Agent Sep 04, 2026

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An ICE agent who allegedly shot a Venezuelan migrant in the leg and then lied about it surrenders to federal authorities. Defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy ask a judge to dismiss the juror reportedly holding up an acquittal. And feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92.

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Why NYC Banned AI in Schools Sep 03, 2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a public school ban on artificial intelligence in grades K-8. Democrats react to Sen. Ed Markey’s primary victory in Massachusetts. And New Jersey asks the Supreme Court to allow states to regulate prediction markets.

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Fresh Iran Strikes Spark Global Concerns Sep 02, 2026

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As the U.S. unleashes missiles on the Iranian coastline, Iran responds with strikes around the Middle East. The global bond market enters gut-check territory. And Germany accuses Russia of deploying an explosive-laden drone near the Leipzig airport.

PHOTO: U.S. Navy photo

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What Happened with Grand Canyon Flash Flood? Sep 01, 2026

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Dozens rescued from Grand Canyon flooding. The US marks 6 months of war with Iran. And Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow firing of transgender military service members.

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Trump’s Massive Oil Deal with Venezuela Aug 31, 2026

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Facing soaring gas prices, President Trump announces a landmark deal to control millions of gallons of Venezuelan oil. Authorities in Nepal begin laying bodies of flood victims in mass graves. And NASA celebrates the launch of the most advanced space telescope in history.

AP Photo/Pedro Mattey

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Nepal’s 60 Mile Disaster Zone Aug 28, 2026

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The number of people missing in Nepal rises past a thousand. President Trump officially proposes a name change for Lake Ontario. And the Lindsay Clancy murder trial heads to a jury.

AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

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Meta’s Mega Settlement Aug 27, 2026

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Meta reaches a landmark settlement with nearly every American state, promising $18 billion and new policies for teenage users. A landslide tears through towns in Nepal, leaving hundreds missing. And Democrat-controlled states sue the Trump Administration over new policies for mail ballots.

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How Many NFL Players Have CTE? Aug 26, 2026

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A new study claims 1 in 4 NFL players who died in a five-year stretch have been diagnosed with the brain disease CTE. Canada announces tough new tariffs in retaliation to President Trump. And tributes pour in for Dolly Parton, who has died at age 80.

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