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Sebastian Marset allegedly smuggled tons of cocaine to Europe — but not a single gram to the U.S. Now, he's challenging his federal prosecution, alleging misconduct by DEA agents and arguing his charges should be dropped for lack of jurisdiction. LA Times
VOA VIEW: He is full of crap.
Big bags may pose big problems for travelers. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It is what it is.
"I believe in the power of prayer and believe that when the people of Israel unite, miracles happen," Leiter said on X. New York Post
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday the Trump administration plans to steer clear of an outright ban on diesel exports and is opting for a voluntary cap, instead, as prices soar during wars abroad. New York Post
Special envoy Jared Kushner compared the effort to the "building of a really, really big startup" Wednesday. New York Post
A vocal anti-Israeli activist grew up in a $1.8 million house in one of the wealthiest towns in America before masquerading as a black Palestinian woman for years until she was outed as both white and Jewish. New York Post
VOA VIEW: She got caught.
A decade ago, Xi Jinping asked if China could master A.I. His push is remaking the economy, challenging the United States and keeping society under control. New York Times
The compromise, if confirmed, would be the latest in a string of cybersecurity failures at the F.B.I., which said it was investigating the matter. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
President Trump determined that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were in “violation of the standards of professionalism and decorum” expected at the White House. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Trump is correct.
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The home of Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham has joined rival networks in suspending its coverage of pooled presidential events. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It will be interesting.
A half-century ago, scientists and lawyers agreed to strict self-regulation in DNA research to avoid catastrophe. New York Times
A nor’easter in September is unusual. As its forecast took shape, there was still uncertainty over what it would do. New York Times
President Donald Trump bashed Canada for its immigration policies and unemployment rate, declaring the country is "destroying itself." OANN
VOA VIEW: Trump may be correct.
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First Lady Melania Trump rang the ceremonial opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as she kicked off a new initiative to empower women in leadership roles, “IMPERIA.” OANN
President Donald Trump slammed CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, among other reporters, over their coverage of him during the United Nations General Assembly after he banned certain “fake news” outlets from the White House, prompting many to decline to cover official events. OANN
VOA VIEW: It will cause despair.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York ahead of his expected address at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). OANN
VOA VIEW: It will be tnterestng.
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Two of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's associates, who are now his estate executors, are reportedly the subject of a federal probe. Washington Times
More than 4 in 10 Americans view socialism positively for the first time since Gallup started polling the issue 16 years ago. Washington Times
The Trump administration is including new research in its glyphosate pesticide review as it pushes to boost domestic production of the herbicide whose maker was recently shielded from cancer-related liability claims. Washington Times
A man found guilty of fatally shooting three people during a 2005 attempted robbery at a rural Texas home is scheduled to be executed Wednesday, a week after the other man convicted in the killings was put to death. Washington Times
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple. CBS
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When a school bus stops to pick up kids, the other cars on the road are supposed to stop with it. But thousands of times a day, they do not. As Mark Strassmann reports, some areas have found a way to crack down. CBS
VOA VIEW: Child safety at risk.
For the second time in less than a week, a U.S. F-16 fighter jet has crashed, this time during a training mission in western Germany, according to the military. They said the pilot ejected safely. CBS
ALS robbed Terry Mandable of his ability to speak. But with an experimental brain chip and an AI-backed program that translates his brain waves into speech, he can communicate again. CBS
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Two students have been found dead at the University of Mississippi. They were found at separate locations, but with the same easy-to-find drug. CBS
A potential nor'easter is threatening the Atlantic shoreline with possible strong winds, along with heavy rains and coastal flooding. At the same time, a Category 5 hurricane is brewing just off the coast of Mexico, and Southern California is on alert for impacts later this week. CBS
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice. CBS
Republican lawmakers have called for an export ban as high diesel prices hit farmers and truckers ahead of the November midterm elections. CNBC
State and federal regulators are rushing to fill the void after comprehensive crypto rules failed to clear the Senate. CNBC
CNN, MS NOW and Politico are challenging Trump's ban of them from the White House with a lawsuit alleging he violated their First Amendment rights. CNBC
Mariah Thomas told Kansas City police she mistook the oven for a crib. The infant was found with severe burns across her body in February 2024. FOX News
A former U.S. Postal Service worker has been indicted for allegedly throwing away about 300 mail-in ballots earlier this year in Utah. UPI
VOA VIEW: Most probably a Dem.
The Pentagon will change the process by which generals are promoted to a "battlefield-style" assessment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday. UPI
DoorDash has settled for $131.5 million with New York City allowing closer monitoring of payment methods after it underpaid delivery workers. UPI
The price of oil is on the decline with news that Saudi Arabia plans to restart a pipeline that was damaged by Houthi attacks earlier this month. UPI
VOA VIEW: Houthis should be punished and pay losses.
Britain has formally committed to voluntarily refrain from using its U.N. Security Council veto in votes concerning mass atrocities. UPI
One key event on Venezuela President Delcy Rodríguez's agenda will be an informal meeting with President Donald Trump planned for Tuesday afternoon. UPI
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Gas prices have skyrocketed in the past week, rising more than 15 cents in that period, with the national average sitting at just over $4.31 per gallon, according to AAA. In another blow to American consumers, diesel prices are at the highest recorded average, standing at about $6.23 per gallon as of now. They are going up higher.
Though prices have been rising steadily in recent weeks, the past week has seen a significant jump. Just one week ago, the average price of gas was at $4.15 per gallon and diesel was at $5.90. Compared with the average prices one month ago, the last week reveals an unusually high leap as the conflict in the Middle East wears past the six-month mark. Despite diesel prices breaking records, gas still remains below the highest recorded national average of about $5.01 in June, 2022. However, averages by state show a different reality, with California maintaining its status as having the highest gas prices in the nation, at $6.00 per gallon.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers — a strike aimed at retaliating against repeated Iranian ballistic missile attacks on U.S. Navy warships and crippling the illegal oil exports funding the IRGC. In response, media reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) retaliated by launching strikes on several vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz region. The volatile situation in the strait, one of the world’s most consequential waterways for the transport of oil and liquefied natural gas, has significantly driven up the cost of oil since the conflict began in February.
Sitting in the $60 range before the advent of operations, crude oil surged to more than $110 per barrel in April, according to Trading Economics. A low was seen at the beginning of July, with prices back down under $70 per barrel. However, the reprieve was temporary, with costs shooting up again. Although they have fluctuated significantly since then, prices went back over $100 per barrel in the last week. As of Monday, costs sit at about $101 per barrel.
The closure of ’s EastSArabiaaudi -West pipeline following drone strikes — which the Kingdom and intelligence reports traced back to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq — further exacerbated the situation. The more than 700-mile-long pipeline served as an overland bypass, allowing Saudi Arabia to transport crude oil to its Red Sea terminals without using the Strait of Hormuz.
In the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a chokepoint for the Red Sea, the Iran-backed terrorist group, the Houthis, made gains in recent days. As hostilities continue to intimidate commercial shipping, global energy supply chains are at risk of further disruption.
