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Press review · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · as of 20:52 UTC
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lawfaremedia.org
Homeland Security 25 Years Later: Time to Rethink and Rebuild?
The DHS constructed by Congress in 2002 is now outdated, reviled by many, and was flawed from the start. Time to rethink and rebuild.
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bostonherald.com
Former Canadian leader Jean Chrétien tells US: ‘Never mistake our generosity for weakness’
The Newfoundland town of Gander sheltered about 6,600 stranded airline passengers on 9/11.
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fox4news.com
First Republican midterm convention closes in Dallas
The first Republican midterm convention came to a close in Downtown Dallas, drawing support and backlash from both sides of the aisle.
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aljazeera.com
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq
Iraq condemns the attack, dismisses a military commander who led operations in Maysan province.
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13wham.com
Rochester bishop, police detective reflect on time at Ground Zero 25 years after 9/11
25 years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, two Rochester community leaders who spent time at Ground Zero are reflecting on the devastation they witnessed — and the unity they say emerged in its aftermath.
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sports.yahoo.com
Cooper Rush to start for Falcons Week 1 'The NFL Report'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush will start Week 1 following the Tua Tagovailoa injury per "The NFL Report".
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bbc.com
'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.
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texastribune.org
Texas Supreme Court blocks redrawn Galveston County districts
Redrawing political boundaries between the primary and general election raises serious constitutional concerns, the court said.
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today.com
EXCLUSIVE: Bush’s Former Chief of Staff on 9/11’s 25th Anniversary: ‘Too Many People ... Don’t Remember to Remember’
Andy Card was famously pictured whispering in Bush’s ear that the country was under attack while the president spoke to a classroom of elementary school students.
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foxnews.com
Aaron Rodgers makes bombshell claims about Shailene Woodley split
Aaron Rodgers claims Shailene Woodley left him for another man, directly disputing her narrative that he ruined her life during their 2022 split.
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scmp.com
Ex-Canada PM Chretien tells US: ‘never mistake our generosity for weakness’
His pointed message was issued in Gander, the Canadian town that sheltered thousands of stranded Americans after the September 11 attacks.
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theguardian.com
US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Frances Tiafoe v Ben Shelton – live buildup
Game-by-game report: Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton meet in a blockbuster all-American semi-final in New York. Join Bryan Armen Graham for updates
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foxnews.com
Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial was only Black person on the jury, panelist reveals: report
The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial was the only Black person on the jury, a fellow panelist revealed on "CBS Mornings" Friday.
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nbcnews.com
Man arrested in connection with death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi
Fortune was found hanging from a tree behind a building last month. Her death was classified as a homicide Thursday, Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney said.
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usatoday.com
Ben Shelton-Frances Tiafoe US Open semifinal carries Arthur Ashe's legacy
Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton meet Friday in a historic US Open semifinal, with Arthur Ashe’s legacy and tennis’ future in focus.
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Nintendo launches major sale with help from tariff refunds
Nintendo is offering 30% off games and other products, with the company saying tariff-related refunds helped make its latest sale possible.
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wral.com
Raleigh restaurants feel the impacts of all-time high diesel prices
Local businesses say the cost of goods and how they get to their restaurants is up, and it's impacting the way they operate.
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independent.co.uk
Trump accused of falling asleep by viewers during 9/11 remembrance at the Pentagon
Dozens of people online commented that Trump, 80, looked ‘sleepy’ as he was seen slumped in his seat
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cnbc.com
Oil prices fall Friday, but post sharp weekly gains as tensions in the Middle East rise
The decline snapped multiday winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures.
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psychologytoday.com
The Lindsay Clancy Trial: An Update
Psychiatric testimony at the trial was comprehensive and confrontational at times. Yet the fundamental issue of the insanity defense was left unaddressed.
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nypost.com
CIA agent caught hoarding $40M in gold bars for ‘work-related expenses’ could land plea deal
David Rush and the Justice Department have made significant progress toward a “plea agreement in principle.”
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theatlantic.com
Trump Loses the Other Strait
The Houthi advance is bad news for the U.S., and even worse news for Saudi Arabia.
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post-gazette.com
Partisan brawl in Washington leaves farmers facing deep uncertainty
WASHINGTON — Upon taking the gavel of the House Agriculture Committee in 2023, Rep. Glenn Thompson set his sights on a key piece of legislation:...
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united24media.com
US House Prepares Vote on Russia Sanctions Bill Giving Trump 100% Tariff Powers
The US House will vote next week on a Senate-backed bill granting President Trump authority to levy 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy.
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cnbc.com
25 years after 9/11, the U.S. starts rolling back travel restrictions, from liquids to gate access
Years after 9/11, the U.S. government is walking back some security screenings as threats and technology evolve.
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Exclusive | Illegal migrant executed California waitress after Biden admin freed him under soft border law
Border Patrol agents arrested Indian national Rohit Rohit, 22, as he attempted to cross into the US over the Arizona border in August 2023. Under the rules of the Biden Administration, Rohit was re…
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komonews.com
Jurors speak out as plea talks possible in Lindsay Clancy case
A Massachusetts jury’s inability to reach a verdict in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has left the case at a turning point.
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cbssports.com
Myles Garrett gets shut out vs. 49ers: What NFL's best defensive player said after listless Rams debut
Myles Garrett recorded zero tackles and zero sacks in his Rams debut, citing a lingering knee injury during the season-opening loss to the 49ers.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Six Movies Show How Hollywood Has Grappled With 9/11
These narrative films helped to shape the country’s understanding of one of the hinge moments in American history.
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techcrunch.com
Matt Mullenweg tells (trolls?) Automattic staff, saying he's back in control after CEO ouster | TechCrunch
In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees he’s back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.
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foxnews.com
Tua Tagovailoa ruled out of Falcons' opener with oblique injury, Cooper Rush steps in against Steelers
Cooper Rush will start for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after Tua Tagovailoa was ruled week-to-week with an oblique issue.
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theglobeandmail.com
Globe editorial: Nostalgia is no strategy for U.S. relations
Whatever nice words Ambassador Hoekstra says at 9/11 ceremony in Gander, the bond they celebrate is over
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triblive.com
Thousands mark 25th anniversary of the crash of Flight 93
Several thousand people made their way to the Flight 93 Memorial Plaza in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Morning and afternoon ceremonies centered around the 40 passengers and crew who died preventing the hijacked United Flight 93 from reaching what
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ca.finance.yahoo.com
Tech stocks today: Oracle stock wavers after earnings beat; AI in focus
Tech stock coverage for the week of Sept. 7.
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Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.
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Watch former presidents honor 9/11 victims at World Trade Center site
Former presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were among those who attended the 9/11 memorial ceremony in New York.
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wlbt.com
Jackson police provide major update in death of Tasia Fortune
Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney is set to provide an update on the death investigation of Tasia Fortune.
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247sports.com
Viewers Guide and Picks (Week 2): Oklahoma-Michigan, Ohio State-Texas, Iowa State-Iowa
We are back with the Viewers Guide and Picks for Week 2 of the college football season, featuring Oklahoma at Michigan and Ohio State at Texas.
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detroitnews.com
Federal judges strike down order keeping Michigan coal plant open
Consumers Energy isn't shutting down the plant yet, a spokeman said, after a federal appeals court struck down an emergency order keeping it open.
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katu.com
Iran-backed Houthi rebels open new front in Middle East conflict
A potential major escalation is unfolding in the Middle East as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have captured strategic territory near the Red Sea.
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ms.now
‘What exactly is going on?’: Chris Hayes questions Fetterman’s shift
Chris Hayes examines Sen. John Fetterman’s surprise GOP convention appearance and new allegations about his work in the Senate.
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Pete Davidson says fatherhood shifted his perspective on losing dad in 9/11
Pete Davidson reflects on the 25th anniversary of his father's 9/11 death while raising his own daughter, named after the New York City firefighter.
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9to5mac.com
Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11: Here’s everything new - 9to5Mac
Apple Watch Series 12 improves many of the core components that power watchOS, here’s everything new in Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11.
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foxnews.com
At Ground Zero, 9/11 families turn to Trump as Obama’s old decision resurfaces
Terry Strada accused successive administrations of protecting Saudi Arabia and urged Trump to release unredacted 9/11 files on the 25th anniversary.
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grist.org
A federal judge just told Trump there's no "emergency" to justify keeping a Michigan coal plant open
It's one of the first successful legal challenges to the administration’s “energy emergency” agenda.
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US legislators push AI safety laws amid human extinction warnings
Concerns over AI's dangers grow as US legislators introduce bills to ensure human oversight and prevent rogue systems.
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civilbeat.org
‘You Just Want To Cry’: Kauaʻi Takes Stock Of Lowell’s Damage
Communities on Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi and Niʻihau are picking up the pieces left by Hurricane Lowell, a storm Gov. Josh Green compared with the 1992 disaster ʻIniki.
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nbcnews.com
Hurricane Lowell knocks out a Hawaii port that is main source for food and fuel
Officials urged travelers to reschedule trips to Kauai or shift their destination to another island, as clean up operations are underway.
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cbsnews.com
U.S. destroys another alleged drug boat as Rubio defends deadly strikes, says cartels are "like a cancer"
Since Trump returned to power, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing more than 200 people.
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fortune.com
Everyone agrees AI could kill us all. Congress is thinking about maybe doing something about it. | Fortune
Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.