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Supreme Court for the third time rejects Republican redistricting push in MissouriExternal Link
WASHINGTON — For the third time, the Supreme Court on Friday shut down efforts by Missouri Republicans to use a new congressional map in the midterm elections that are already underway.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:04:16 GMT
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Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use expanded database for potential voter purgesExternal Link
The Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to expand a federal database containing citizenship information, as it encourages states to purge people from voter rolls.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:52:31 GMT
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Flood alerts double for 33 million as rare September nor’easter nearsExternal Link
Flood alerts have doubled in just 24 hours, with 33 million people now at risk as a rare September nor’easter threatens the East Coast with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding. Meanwhile in the Pacific, rapidly intensifying Hurricane Nolo takes aim at Hawaii.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:34:56 GMT
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Trump and Xi exchange praise during tea at the White HouseExternal Link
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted China’s President Xi at the White House along with his wife for tea. The two leaders exchanged gratitude for each other’s hospitality and spoke of future opportunities to meet.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:21:52 GMT
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Bill Gates says AI 'powerful enough' to cause 'a billion deaths'External Link
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates calls for government safeguards to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:04:47 GMT
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