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Trump says the Kennedy Center could be ‘ripped down’ if he doesn’t get ‘recognition.’ How we got here.
The iconic performing arts venue has been closed since Tuesday. A protest is planned for Friday night.
Yahoo News


Exclusive-OpenAI's Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week during
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (Reuters) – OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman will brief the United Nations Security Council next week during the annual gathering of world leaders in New
Reuters


Analysis-Russia sanctions bill gives Trump sweeping new tariff powers
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) – The Russia sanctions bill passed by Congress this week gives US President Donald Trump new powers to impose tariffs that could last well beyond his
Reuters


Cuba hit with seventh major blackout of the year
Cuba was plunged into its seventh massive blackout of the year on Friday, the energy ministry said, as fuel shortages bite on the US-blockaded island.But the situation has worsened significantly since January, when Washington imposed a de facto energy blockade on the island in a bid to pressure Havana's communist government.
AFP


Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media since returning to office.
BBC


Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
CBS News


Carney says Canada is ‘strong’ as US borrowing costs rise and Europe ties deepen
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday cast Canada as moving quickly beyond its historical reliance on the United States after a whirlwind week in which he embraced the prospect of becoming the European Union’s first associate member. Carney, who returned from Europe on Thursday night, said Canada and Europe had “launched a process for a new alliance.” He also called the latest U.S. tariffs a “miscalculation” and repeated that suspending trade talks with Washington last month was the right decision. “Amidst this global rupture, we must move forward,” Carney said.
Associated Press


Lindsay Clancy's Holdout Juror Did What Jurors Are Supposed To Do (opinion)
Just as a holdout may be a bulwark against wrongful conviction, a unanimous verdict is difficult to obtain by design.
Reason.com


US, China discuss cutting tariffs on US LNG ahead of Xi visit
Sept 18 (Reuters) – The US and China are discussing a plan to reduce or eliminate China's tariffs on American LNG as part of a broader package of energy and agriculture agreements that could be announced when Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Washington next week, according to two people briefed on the discussions. The potential relief on US exports of liquefied natural gas is being discussed alongside a broader framework under which the US and China would each cut tariffs on about $30 bill
Reuters


At least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque
A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.
BBC


Trump: Medicaid drug pricing deals reached for all 50 states
President Donald Trump said Medicaid programs in 50 states will get "most favored nation" pricing, part of his administration's effort to lower drug prices.
USA TODAY


Arrests after disorder involving 'two groups of men'
Derbyshire Police says all suspects have been released on bail while investigations continue.
BBC


Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climate
Some companies are talking less about their climate commitments, while others are shifting the goalposts or quietly letting targets lapse.While it technically maintains this target, the company this year backed the Trump administration's weakening of a fuel economy rule to a level that would require no further improvement.
AFP


DOJ says ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The Justice Department released a new legal opinion that concludes a federal law prohibiting firearms dealers from selling handguns to people between the ages of 18 and 20 is unconstitutional.
CBS News


Councillor cleared over gender debate comments
A town councillor is cleared of wrongdoing over comments made about a proposal on gender identity.
BBC


Did OpenAI Pull Off the Biggest IP Heist of All-Time?
Newly unsealed court documents show Microsoft and OpenAI executives grappling with whether their AI systems were built on content stolen from publishers.
The Hollywood Reporter


Nottingham attacks family condemn police promotion
Police say the process consisted of an application form, a people panel and external advisors.
BBC


Feds plan to transfer hundreds of pre-trial detainees in private prison dispute
The U.S. Marshals Service is preparing to transfer some Georgia detainees to another private facility 200 miles away.
CBS News


This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 20)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
CBS News


12 people charged with murder in fatal shooting of Mississippi deputy
Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey was killed on Sept. 7.
ABC News

