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Nor’easter Threatens East Coast With Flooding, High Surf — Sep 20, 2026A developing Nor’easter is expected to produce days of high surf, strong winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion along the East Coast, with potential tracks bringing heavy rain or gusty winds from the Mid-Atlantic to New England late this week into the weekend. Forecasters warn of varying impacts depending on the storm’s track, including possible 40–60 mph gusts, rising seas, and coastal flooding across multiple states as the system shifts northward.

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Fire weather alerts span three statesWeather — 2dThe National Weather Service issued fire-weather alerts for parts of California and Nevada, including Friday’s heightened fire danger in Surprise Valley and eastern Lassen County, and a Saturday watch for Southern Mono County. Separate watches also cover parts of northeast Wyoming and Nevada, where dry conditions and gusty winds could help fires spread quickly; officials urge residents to avoid spark-producing activities and monitor updates.

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Colombia Extradites Rebel Leader to US in Security Policy Shift — Sep 25, 2026Colombia extradited Geovany Andres Rojas, known as “Spider,” to the United States to face drug-trafficking and terrorism-related charges. The move reverses former President Gustavo Petro’s use of Rojas as a peace negotiator and reflects President Abelardo de la Espriella’s tougher approach toward armed groups and closer cooperation with Washington.

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NYT Strands Answers Cover Daily Puzzle ThemesLifestyle — Sep 25, 2026The September 26 NYT Strands puzzle uses the theme “A breath of fresh air,” with weather-related answers including GUST, PUFF, WHIFF, BREEZE, FLURRY, CURRENT and ZEPHYR. Its spangram is GENTLEWIND.

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Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S. — Sep 17, 2026Across Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Germany arrests former BND chief on espionage suspicions — 3dGermany arrested former BND chief August Hanning and a former aide on suspicion of espionage, as prosecutors investigate allegations that classified intelligence was obtained and passed on. Authorities have not publicly identified the country allegedly involved, and the claims remain under investigation.

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Chris Dalton They need to identify the foreign country involved soon or the investigation will look incomplete.

John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act1 source — 1hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 1hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Priya Raman Union leaders should be held to the same standards as corporate executives when public resources or member funds might be involved in personal matters.

John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act1 source — 2hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 3hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Maya Lindstrom The investigation sounds serious given past UAW scandals, but he should get a full chance to prove the allegations are wrong before any judgment.

John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 4hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 6hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Chris Dalton Thune does not need to rearrange the whole calendar just because Trump asked. The Senate has its own schedule and this demand crossed a line.

John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 8hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Nicole Hardy Voter eligibility matters but canceling August recess to pass one bill feels like overreach when regular order should handle it.

Thune Says No Path Exists To Pass SAVE America Act Even If Recess Canceled — 10hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Nicole Hardy Thune is correct that the votes simply aren't there, even without a recess, for something this important to elections.

Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 10hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 12hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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UAW President Fain Calls Allegations of Fiancée Favors Bogus as Grand Jury Probes — 12hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Tom Gallagher Fain's denial is firm, but any leader mixing personal ties with official duties invites this kind of scrutiny.

John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 14hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 14hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Maya Lindstrom Any leader denying favors for family needs to face a full review regardless of their political connections.

John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 15hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Derek Foss If the bill is truly urgent for election security then find time in September. Rushing the schedule now just creates more gridlock.

Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 15hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 17hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Chris Dalton The SAVE Act matters for elections but canceling recess just to pass it feels like overreach.

Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 18hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Thune Says Canceling Recess Offers No Path To Pass SAVE America Act — 19hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Dana Whitfield The SAVE Act deserves a vote but lawmakers have plenty of time left in the year without cutting into August plans.