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Crane collapses onto cars in MiamiOther1:28

A crane collapse in Miami triggered a fire as crews rushed to look for survivors. Heavy smoke rose from the mangled wreckage, and officials said four people sustained minor injuries.

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Mitch McConnell returns to SenatePolitics

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate after a three-month absence.

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Trump calls concerns over A.I. destroying humanity a ‘hoax’Tech2:27

President Trump entered the debate over artificial intelligence safety, calling concerns that A.I. could destroy humanity a “hoax.” Technology leaders have warned about its risks and urged developers to slow the pace of progress.

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Why Congress Isn’t Meeting the AI Moment — and Why Saudi Arabia’s Oil Is a New Iran Target | Sept. 14Politics

Leaders at AI companies including Anthropic and OpenAI have responded to warnings that AI could end humanity by calling for cooperation among major companies and government regulators. NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why Congress is unlikely to pass meaningful AI legislation soon after returning from its summer recess. The report also says Saudi Arabia has become a new target in the Iran war, after Iran-backed Houthi rebels took control of parts of Yemen last week.

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Trump defends son over wedding party controversyPolitics

President Trump is defending his son, Don Jr., after a report suggested that a Russian man linked to Vladimir Putin’s inner circle paid for part of his wedding party. NBC News reports on the controversy.

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New pressure on oil pricesEconomy1:57

The temporary shutdown of a Saudi oil pipeline could push oil prices higher, NBC News’ Monica Alba reports.

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Wisconsin governor candidate survives emergency plane landingPolitics

Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for governor of Wisconsin, was returning home from a campaign event on a small plane when it lost power and had to land in a lake. He suffered minor injuries.

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Sydney Sweeney sports betting ad faces mounting backlashSociety

A new sports betting ad featuring Sydney Sweeney is drawing swift backlash from female Olympians and athletes, who say its sexualization of women in sports diminishes their abilities and achievements. Canadian alpine skier Cassidy Gray says female athletes have been sexualized, dismissed and denied equal opportunities.

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How politics have mixed into college football programming ahead of midtermsPolitics

Sen. Ted Cruz, the Power Four football conferences and leading coaches are backing a bill that some athletes say could upend college sports. With the midterms approaching, billions of dollars in political advertising are appearing during sports programming, making Saturdays look increasingly like Election Day.

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Trump: AI ‘Taking Over the World...is a Hoax’Tech51:28

The program examines the intersection of politics and global business. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the American Action Forum and a former Congressional Budget Office director, says the Federal Reserve should raise rates this week or risk its credibility while inflation remains its central challenge. David Sacks, chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, discusses Anthropic and OpenAI.

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US intervention could prolong Yemen conflict, not shorten it: former US diplomatWorld

The fight for control of Yemen is intensifying as government forces launch air strikes on Houthi positions to halt further advances by the Iran-backed group after a week of heavy combat. The US vice president says Washington is concerned and has spoken directly with the Houthis. Former senior US diplomat William Lawrence says the US will seek to avoid deeper regional involvement.

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Would Canadians support closer EU ties? | Power & PoliticsPolitics28:43

A senior Canadian official says Canada is not seeking EU membership in any form, including associate membership. As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to address the European Parliament, the Power Panel debates what deeper Canada-EU ties could look like.

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Burden of Proof: Monday, September 14, 2026Society21:55

Rapper Lil Durk remains in jail awaiting trial on racketeering charges after being acquitted in a murder-for-hire case. The program also covers sexual-assault charges involving the teenage son of a “Real Housewives” star.

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Canada seeks big-money investors at new summit amid U.S. trade warEconomy

Canada’s first-of-its-kind investment summit has opened in Toronto, drawing some of the world’s wealthiest investors. The government says they oversee more than $100 trillion in capital and are considering opportunities to invest in Canadian projects. The event also features former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman and Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson.

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So Dreamy! International Students Experience Harbin’s Summer MagicCulture

International students from several countries recently visited Jilin, taking in indoor rime ice, experiencing Harbin’s winter-themed attractions and touring Songhua Lake Resort. They said the city was unexpectedly fun in summer, describing the scene as dreamy and the lake as resembling Switzerland.

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VOA Chinese Radio (September 15, 2026)Politics

President Trump reiterated that the United States needs to remain the world leader in artificial intelligence while downplaying concerns about the field’s rapid development. He said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop striking each other’s energy targets. The Pentagon confirmed that the War Department’s chief official for China, Taiwan and Mongolia will attend the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing. The 18th BRICS summit issued the New Delhi Declaration, urging maximum restraint in the Middle East.

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Trump’s EPA eliminates rule limiting power plant emissionsPolitics1:04

The Environmental Protection Agency said eliminating the rule would save the industry more than $300 billion and help “unleash” American energy. Environmental groups said the move would harm Americans’ health and further damage the environment.

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Germany debates AfD access to secret defense plansPolitics

An AfD-led government in Saxony-Anhalt could place Berlin in an unprecedented security dilemma. DW examines the safeguards intended to prevent access to secret defense plans and the limits those protections may have.

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