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Driving storms across the center of the country broke daily rainfall records, and flash floods prompted water rescues and evacuations. What was Hurricane Polo has combined with a massive storm system trudging east, stretching from Colorado to Iowa.

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President Donald Trump is traveling to Texas and Oklahoma Thursday as part of a midterms push to rally his party. But broadcast outlets are choosing not to show footage of his travels after the White House abruptly removed CNN from its press pool duties for the trip.

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The Supreme Court agreed to review the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for migrants. The justices will consider whether the government can legally deny bond hearings to immigrants who have been living in the U.S. after crossing the border illegally.

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The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly launching an investigation into several AI companies over the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Pentagon will cut the number of its generals and admirals by roughly 20% by the start of next year.

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Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led effort Wednesday to limit — but not stop — members of Congress from trading stocks.

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What's left of Hurricane Polo is helping fuel a massive storm system that will dump what weather officials are calling "excessive" rainfall for several days. That's creating the risk of flash floods for more than 25 million Americans from Arizona to the Midwest.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Pentagon will cut the number of its generals and admirals by roughly 20% by the start of next year.

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The Federal Reserve's inspector general says it found no criminal activity by former Chair Jerome Powell, or others, related to the costly renovation of the central bank's headquarters. But the Fed's watchdog said the nearly $2.5 billion project was poorly managed and lacked budget controls.

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Backpack has been declared the winner of Fat Bear Week 2026. Of the more than 200,000 votes cast in the final, Backpack beat out Bear 910 by just 5,000 votes. The annual online competition puts bears into bracket-style matchups as they prepare for hibernation.

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The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their own, for now.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a pilot is under arrest after he apparently attempted to crash a FlyDubai flight Wednesday.

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Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge on Tuesday to dismiss her murder charges, even casting doubt on whether evidence existed to establish that she killed her three young children.

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Actor Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on "Saved By the Bell," has died. He was 75.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 29/09/2026

Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to dismiss her murder charges, even casting doubt on whether evidence existed to establish that she killed her three young children, saying the entire case is "based on speculation."

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The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their own for now. Tuesday's order temporarily lifts an appeals court decision that said migrants should get a chance to object before being sent to so-called third countries.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 29/09/2026

SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket into orbit for the first time on Monday, but ended the mission early due to engine problems. The test flight was Starship's 14th in the last three years and was a major step toward the company's hopes of sending people to the moon and Mars.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 29/09/2026

Prosecutors in central New York say they are reopening a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024. The move follows a civil lawsuit filed this month by a former student who says she was drugged and assaulted by seven fraternity members.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 27/09/2026

An innovative treatment is helping injured penguins get back on their feet in Chile. Stephanie Sy reports on these special suits.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 26/09/2026

Grab your coat of many colors and pour yourself a cup of ambition: Friday was Dolly Parton Day. Millions honored the late country music icon on Sept. 25, or 9/25 — a playful nod to her hit song and film.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 25/09/2026

A rapid surge in the price of diesel fuel is straining businesses and threatening to raise costs across the economy. Here's what Americans told us about how high diesel prices are affecting them and their businesses.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 25/09/2026

Have you lost your SNAP benefits in the last year? We want to hear from you for an upcoming story: bit.ly/4h193P1

A PBS News graphic asks, "Tell us: Have you lost your SNAP benefits in the last year?" and encourages filling out a form for reporting purposes.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 24/09/2026

A 6-year-old girl in China has set a new women’s record for solving Rubik’s Cubes. Recent videos from state TV show Lian Yunzhi setting a record at a certified competition in Wuhan, China. Days later, she broke that record with an average pace of 4.27 seconds per cube.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 24/09/2026

Have you lost your SNAP benefits in the last year? We want to hear from you for an upcoming story: bit.ly/4h193P1

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 23/09/2026

Have you lost your SNAP benefits in the last year? We want to hear from you for an upcoming story: bit.ly/4h193P1

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 22/09/2026

Paramount settled antitrust concerns with a dozen states Monday over its buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the way for the $81 billion deal to move ahead. California AG Rob ⁠Bonta said the settlement "is not a vote of support for this merger," but acknowledged that it was the best outcome.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 21/09/2026

When the president has an open event, the designated TV pool network distributes it. But on Monday, those cameras were dark. That's because the White House TV pool banded together and refused to cover Trump's events after he banned CNN, Politico and MS NOW. @elizlanders.bsky.social explains.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 20/09/2026

Have you lost your SNAP benefits in the last year? We want to hear from you for an upcoming story: bit.ly/4h193P1

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Billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after leading the trillion-dollar conglomerate for more than 60 years.

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The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial said he “didn’t have any doubts” about her guilt in his first public comments. Michael Desronvil said through his lawyer that based on the evidence, he “thought it was enough proof that she knew exactly what she was doing and planned.”

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President Donald Trump on Friday announced a deal had been struck with Denmark over its oversight of Greenland. Trump has long coveted the mineral-rich island which has been part of the kingdom of Denmark since the 1700s. Nick Schifrin reports.

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Have you lost your SNAP benefits in the last year? We want to hear from you for an upcoming story: bit.ly/4h193P1

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Artist Peter Max has died at the age of 88. His bold, psychedelic pop art reflected the "flower power" movement of the 1960s and made him one of the most successful artists of his time.

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Former Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona has died. He was 84.

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Has your family served in the U.S. military over generations? Our team is looking to speak with multigenerational military families for an upcoming story about Americans' relationship with military service and war over the country's 250-year history. Submit your story here: bit.ly/4gXTxlx

PBS News graphic asking if your family has served in the U.S. military over generations, with an invitation to fill out a form for reporting purposes.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is welcoming a proposal that could see his country join the European Union as the bloc's first associate member. In a speech to the European Parliament on Thursday, Carney said Canada is seeking deeper cooperation in areas like trade, defense, energy and more.

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Federal safety officials are investigating the cause of a news helicopter crash in Los Angeles that killed three people.

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While some of the AI industry's most prominent leaders are calling for stronger government oversight, Congress has yet to agree on meaningful safeguards. @geoffrbennett.bsky.social interviews Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard has died. She was 81. Her 1974 book “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” drew comparisons to Henry David Thoreau as a nonfiction meditation on nature, religion and the meaning of life itself.

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