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Trump calls war with Iran ‘small potatoes’ for U.S.World

President 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.

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Powerful storms upend holiday travelSociety

Volatile weather disrupted travel for millions during what airlines called the busiest Labor Day weekend in history. One flight faced especially chaotic conditions.

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Lindsay Clancy murder case ends in mistrialSociety

The 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.

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Democrat calls for Fetterman’s resignation after damning reportPolitics

A 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.

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Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine with new jet-powered dronesWorld

Russia 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.

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Trump Demands Rate Cut After Jobs ReportEconomy

Donald 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.

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Turley: This is OUTRAGEOUSOther

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley criticizes what he calls a “remarkably dangerous” move by Lindsay Clancy’s criminal defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, on “The Story.”

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Mamdani signs executive orders ahead of 9/11 anniversaryPolitics

New 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.

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Voice of America Chinese Broadcast (September 5, 2026)World

The 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.

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UK rejects Milei’s Falkland Islands claims as sovereignty dispute continuesWorld

The 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.

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Burden of Proof: Friday, September 4, 2026Society

A 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.

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Why Germany’s far-right AfD has surged in popularityPolitics

Germans 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.

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to step down at year’s endSports

WNBA 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.

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BBC visits area near Middlesbrough at heart of police probe after A66 crashSociety

More 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.

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Rep. Casar: US Needs to Put the Brakes on Advanced AITech

Rep. 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.

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Nepal-Tibet floods: Two workers rescued from tunnel, more may have survivedWorld

More 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.

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Sabato: RNC Convention Unlikely to Move Midterm NeedlePolitics

Larry 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.

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What to watch for in the next Clancy trialSociety

Constitutional 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.

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US sanctions Turkish bank as pressure on Iran intensifiesWorld

The 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”.

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