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With just a month left before daylight saving time ends, Americans remain in limbo as the Senate weighs ending the twice-yearly clock change. 📸:Getty Images 🎨: Alan Nguyen Read more: bit.ly/4zaBUGQ

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The day after the botched execution of murderer Christa Pike in Tennessee, her lawyer said she is alive and called for Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to commute her sentence. bit.ly/3TzpBEU 📸: Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The day after the botched execution of murderer Christa Pike in Tennessee descended into chaos, authorities still haven't given any updates into her condition after it appeared she survived two doses of lethal injection drugs. Read more at: bit.ly/3TuQzgY

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Breaking: The Supreme Court will decide if ICE can detain millions of immigrants without giving them a chance to seek bond, even if they have lived in the U.S. for years. bit.ly/4y6xikg 📸: Alon Skuy, Getty Images

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 30/09/2026

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has ordered an investigation into what went wrong and has postponed the state's one remaining execution scheduled for this year. bit.ly/4y29duJ 📸: Provided by Christa Gail Pike's legal team

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More than 1,200 incidents of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking were reported to Cornell University’s Title IX office from 2018 through 2024, USA TODAY found in an exclusive analysis of data the school reported to New York state. Read more: bit.ly/3VoOi7u

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 30/09/2026

It was the survival of the thickest during Fat Bear Week and "Backpack" beat all odds to emerge as the fattest bear of 2026. bit.ly/47wA07q 📸: Courtesy C. Loberg/Katamai National Park 🎨: Alan Nguyen

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 30/09/2026

A FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after reports of a fight between pilots. Updates: bit.ly/4xVdVdF 📸: Ammar Awad/Reuters

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 28/09/2026

"Mid" doesn't have to be a bad thing. USA TODAY PLAY is launching a new daily game, MidGrid. The 9x9 grid is even more themed than the full Crossword and larger than the Quick Cross for a length that's, well, right in the middle of your favorite puzzles. play.usatoday.com/crossword

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 26/09/2026

President Trump said that he does not predict U.S. military action in Cuba, after controversy from comments earlier this week at the U.N. General Assembly that the Caribbean nation's government would fail, prompting Cuban leaders to exit the hall. 📸: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Read more:bit.ly/3VRlDIi

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 26/09/2026

Trump’s approval rating ‒ which sunk to a historic low of 32% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll this week ‒ is weighing on GOP candidates, who often are closely tied to the president and now face an electorate that takes a dim view of his performance. 📸: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Read more: bit.ly/4ygqgKi

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 25/09/2026

How wealthy were the business leaders at Trump’s state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping? Forbes estimates the combined net worth of the technology moguls at more than $2.4 trillion, almost the gross domestic product of Canada in 2026. 📸: AFP, Reuters Read more: bit.ly/4AzmPA6

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 25/09/2026

Existential threat experts, tech CEOs and politicians fear rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technology could end humanity. bit.ly/4yfi64W

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 24/09/2026

Breaking: News outlets banned from White House requested an immediate hearing after being denied access despite a judge's overnight order to restore their credentials. bit.ly/4hIRpjk 📸: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 24/09/2026

The Navy revealed that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during its Middle East deployment. bit.ly/46GErMQ

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A new study of Gen Zers conducted by Playboy, the Kinsey Institute and contraceptive brand Julie − found that 54% of respondents lived at home, with 64% of those living with their parents reporting they didn't have sex in the past three months. bit.ly/4AsMoTt 📸: Getty

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If ancient alien explorers ever traipsed through Earth's cosmic neighborhood, could it be possible they left behind some interstellar litter on the moon? bit.ly/4hGVggO 📸: NASA

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Patriots Day Freedom Fest, a conservative festival, was canceled days before it was set to take place in northern Kentucky, and include speakers like Kid Rock. bit.ly/4xFcPCy 📸: Andrew Harnik, Getty Images

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 22/09/2026

Dolly Parton's estate requested a temporary restraining order against the late country singer's nephew, Bryan Seaver, after he was fired from providing security for her properties, according to People and TMZ. bit.ly/4jdB6w4 📸: Denny Simmons/The Tennessean/USA TODAY Network

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Satellite images show growing oil pollution in the Persian Gulf as the Iran war continues. Scientists say oil slicks cover roughly twice the typical area seen in previous months, raising concerns for sea turtles, whales, coral reefs and mangroves. 📸: European Union/Copernicus Sentinel-2, REUTERS

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 22/09/2026

The Greenville County Coroner’s Office has shared a cause of death for "Heroes" and "Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere. 📸: Jon Kopaloff, Getty Images bit.ly/4yReia7

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 21/09/2026

CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they will sue President Trump after reporters from each outlet were denied access to the White House. bit.ly/4AqAolj 📸: Evan Vucci/Reuters

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 20/09/2026

President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped in a new NBC News poll, and more voters criticized his handling of the economy, as the closely watched midterm elections approach. 📸: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper Read more: bit.ly/4yMH0J5

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 20/09/2026

During his Sept. 19 tour stop in Philadelphia, Ed Sheeran immediately addressed the very public and unprecedented controversy that has unfolded over the last week, which left him with no openers or his guest band. 📸: @_withmeg via Storyful Read more: bit.ly/3V6P3lu

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 19/09/2026

You share your lives. But what about your bank accounts? Survey data suggests younger Americans may be driving the trend, with Gen-Z and millennial couples far more likely to keep their funds separate than Generation X and boomers. 📸: Prostock-Studio, Getty Images/iStockphoto Read: bit.ly/4y7ajWY

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 19/09/2026

Exclusive: Melania Trump is stepping back into the spotlight. Next week, the first lady will promote Fostering the Future Together, ring the NYSE Opening Bell and launch IMPERIA, a new initiative bringing together female CEOs and C-suite members. 📸: Doug Mills, via REUTERS Read: bit.ly/46zEsly

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 19/09/2026

Reporters from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied entry into the White House on Saturday, Sept. 19, as President Donald Trump's constitutionally suspect ban on the three media outlets from the White House grounds went into effect. 📸: Evan Vucci, REUTERS Read more: bit.ly/4hgJZSS

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 18/09/2026

BREAKING: President Donald Trump announced a deal with Denmark and Greenland to establish a "large military presence" on the territory, potentially ending a monthlong diplomatic dispute with a NATO ally. Read more: bit.ly/3UZ1iRe

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 18/09/2026

Patrick Clancy and his new wife are speaking out in their first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's mistrial. bit.ly/4xCJmth 📸: "60 Minutes"/ CBS News

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 18/09/2026

Do you want to buy Princess Diana's iconic "revenge dress?" bit.ly/4dkDddK 📸: Toby Melville/Reuters

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 17/09/2026

President Donald Trump was captured in photos reading a posterboard inside Air Force One that appears to say "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED," raising questions about his intentions with the iconic institution. bit.ly/4rjGcsO 📸: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 17/09/2026

Robert Kraft, who was part of Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour, announced a $2 million donation to the Palestinian region just hours after Macklemore committed $1 million and invited Kraft to match it. bit.ly/46pQOwC 📸: Eric Canha/USA TODAY Sports; Kylie Cooper/Reuters; USA TODAY Network

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What issues do you care about ahead of the midterms? Only a few primaries remain before the November election. As that time approaches, we asked our readers, and they told us. Follow election updates: www.reddit.com/user/usatoda...

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Republicans in the House of Representatives abruptly canceled their last day of work before a roughly eight-week recess, punting a politically sensitive vote on impeaching Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth until after the midterm elections in November. bit.ly/46ujHaT 📸: Reuters

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President Barack Obama is mourning the loss of a "cherished" family member. bit.ly/4hacBxd 📸: Jonathan Ernst, Jason Reed/Reuters; Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images

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The Kentucky Republican, a noted political foe of President Trump, accused Hegseth of abusing the powers of the Pentagon amid the Iran war. bit.ly/4hbm5bq 📸: Evan Vucci, Daniel Heuer/Reuters

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🗳️Are you registered to vote? With midterms around the corner, you should check that. And what better day than #NationalVoterRegistrationDay? See a closer guide to voting in the November #midterms and all the primary updates: www.reddit.com/user/usatoda... 📸: Getty Images

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A federal judge blocked the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts from adding President Donald Trump's name below the sign on the facade of the building, ruling the move violates a prior order to remove the president's name from the center's name and signage. bit.ly/46quvqE 📸: Reuters

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BREAKING: Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty for the alleged murders of parents Michele and Rob Reiner. Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents to death at their Los Angeles home in December. bit.ly/4h6WjFn 📸: Chris Torres/Pool via Reuters

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BREAKING: The U.S. has confirmed in a landmark revelation that the nation has deployed operational weapons in space. bit.ly/46YDdMP 📸: Reid Wiseman/NASA

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Back in the suite! 🏈 #TaylorSwift is back for a fourth season of cheering on husband #TravisKelce and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. And sitting beside her? None other than Tom Cruise! bit.ly/3Tytk5s 📸: Denny Medley, Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images via Reuters

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Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate after a months-long absence following a fall and hospitalization in June. bit.ly/4rbay0t 📸: Finn Gomez/Getty Images

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Macklemore will no longer open for Ed Sheeran on the remaining dates of his U.S. Loop Tour after several venues objected to the rapper's onstage remarks in support of Palestinians and calls for a "free Palestine." bit.ly/4rbEnxL 📸: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Bob Mackie, the legendary Emmy and Tony-winning fashion and costume designer, has died. He was 87. Mackie was famously known for his signature embellished designs for icons such as Cher, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. bit.ly/4xtWi4D 📸: Mario Anzuoni, Reuters

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President Trump dismissed the need for more guardrails around AI technology after three industry leaders raised concerns about the pace of AI growth. bit.ly/4j0aKNV 📸: Kylie Cooper/Reuters

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