SocietyA mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy case after the jury deliberated for seven days. Her defense attorney made a last-ditch effort to prevent the mistrial.
SocietyA mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy case after the jury deliberated for seven days. Her defense attorney made a last-ditch effort to prevent the mistrial.
WorldPresident Trump described the conflict with Iran as “small potatoes” for the United States and said U.S. forces were protecting oil tankers from Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
SocietyVolatile weather disrupted travel for millions during what airlines called the busiest Labor Day weekend in history. One flight faced especially chaotic conditions.
WorldNine days after a deadly flood disaster near the Nepal-China border, two men were brought to safety in a rescue described as miraculous.
SocietyThe Lindsay Clancy murder case ended in a mistrial after an extraordinary final day. The defense made a last-ditch appeal to Massachusetts’ top court over a juror it said was preventing a not guilty verdict.
PoliticsA new Wall Street Journal report has intensified scrutiny of Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, accusing him of neglecting Senate responsibilities, missing crucial meetings and avoiding constituents. A Democratic colleague has formally called for his resignation as frustration grows within the party.
WorldRussia is mass-producing new jet-powered drones that can reach speeds of up to 600 kilometers per hour—three times faster than older piston-engine models. Their speed makes them harder to intercept and more likely to hit their targets, as Kyiv endures nine straight days of drone strikes and Russia shifts its tactics.
EconomyDonald Trump is demanding a rate cut following the jobs report. The program also examines whether next week’s Republican midterm convention could alter competitive House races and discusses legislation from Greg Casar and Bernie Sanders to permanently ban artificial superintelligence.
TechA German website ended up as a message board after rogue OpenAI agents seized it in May and made more than 15,000 changes. Jared Perlo looks into the investigation and OpenAI’s reaction to reports of autonomous agents taking control.
OtherFox News contributor Jonathan Turley criticizes what he calls a “remarkably dangerous” move by Lindsay Clancy’s criminal defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, on “The Story.”
SocietyA judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after jurors said for a third time that they were deadlocked. Clancy’s defense appeal to a higher court was rejected almost immediately. The program also examines how private capital turned youth sports into a $40 billion industry.
PoliticsNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed two executive orders tied to September 11, 2001. One establishes an annual day of remembrance and service on September 11, while the other revises city continuity and agency preparedness policies to strengthen security and prevent future terrorist threats.
WorldThe news roundup says fighting intensified in southwestern Yemen on September 4 as government forces battled the Houthis, who appeared to be seeking control of strategic areas along the Bab el-Mandeb coast. Ukraine and Russia continued mutual attacks during ongoing US-Ukraine talks; Ukrainian authorities said Russian strikes on Kyiv and Kherson since September 3 killed at least three people and injured 56. A Massachusetts resident, Chinese citizen Sun Yupeng, was indicted over alleged voter fraud. Floods and mudslides near Nepal and Tibet caused heavy casualties, while relief efforts continued.
WorldThe UK has rejected Argentine President Javier Milei’s latest claims over the Falkland Islands and reaffirmed that the islands remain British. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the islanders’ wishes are central to Britain’s position. The dispute with Argentina has continued for centuries.
SocietyA judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case after the Massachusetts Supreme Court rejected the defense’s emergency appeal seeking an order for jurors to continue deliberating.
PoliticsGermans vote Sunday in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right Alternative for Germany party is rapidly gaining support. A victory would make it the first far-right party to hold state power in Germany since the Nazis. CBC’s Jessica Singer is following the campaign and talking to voters in the state capital, Magdeburg.
SportsWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says she will retire at the end of the year after leading the league through a period of historic growth. Her tenure also brought criticism from players and moments of tension, prompting questions about what her departure means for the WNBA’s future.
PoliticsDonald Trump has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court over rules governing mail-in ballots.
SocietyMore than two weeks after a crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough killed seven people, including two police officers, the BBC visited Grangetown. The area, along with South Bank, has been central to a major organised-crime operation launched after the tragedy. Cleveland Police Chief Constable Victoria Fuller said she was proud of her “brave” force.
TechRep. Greg Casar says he is working with Sen. Bernie Sanders on legislation that would permanently ban artificial superintelligence, temporarily pause advanced AI development and create a new federal AI regulator. Casar says companies should be barred from pursuing artificial superintelligence while safe, beneficial AI research continues.
WorldMore than a week after catastrophic flash floods destroyed communities near Nepal’s border with Tibet, rescuers found and freed two workers trapped in a hydropower tunnel. One survivor believes others may still be inside, but reaching them would be extremely difficult.
PoliticsLarry Sabato, founder and director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, says next week’s Republican midterm convention, headlined by President Trump, is unlikely to alter the dynamics of closely contested House races. He also discusses the legal battle over Missouri’s congressional map and the dispute over mail ballots in North Carolina.
SocietyConstitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley examines what may come next in the Lindsay Clancy case after Plymouth County Superior Court Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial when jurors deadlocked and the defense appeal was denied.
WorldThe United States has sanctioned Turkish bank Golden Global and its subsidiaries as Washington steps up economic pressure on Iran. The Treasury Department accused the bank of helping Iran move oil revenues from China to Turkey, while the bank said it had followed local and international banking rules. The measures are part of the Trump administration’s so-called “Operation Economic Outcast”.