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September 11, 2025.

Protesters yell at officers as they walk back to the gates after they created a path for vehicles to exit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Trump threatened Portland with troops to quell protests. The mayor says it’s not needed

September 11, 2025

President Donald Trump has threatened sending the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, to quell protests. There have been nightly protests at the city’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building since June. While disruptive to nearby residents, the demonstrations are a far cry from from the unrest that gripped the city during the racial justice protests of 2020. Recent protests peaked in June, with Portland police declaring one a riot and other smaller clashes since then. Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles over the summer, and as part of his law enforcement takeover in Washington, D.C. He has also recently threatened to send troops to Chicago and Baltimore to combat crime.

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Fans bid farewell to beloved California octopus Ghost as she cares for eggs in final stage of life

September 11, 2025

A dying octopus in a Southern California aquarium is receiving an outflowing of love and well wishes as she spends her final days pouring her last energy into caring for her eggs. The giant Pacific octopus named Ghost laid eggs earlier this week and entered the last phase of her life cycle. She will neglect her needs to tend to the eggs, which are unfertilized and will never hatch. The Aquarium of the Pacific said in an Instagram post that she “has made an eight-armed impression on all of our hearts.”

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Music Review: Ed Sheeran returns to his roots on ‘Play,’ a cross-cultural playground

September 11, 2025

Ed Sheeran has long sought to bring people together with his music, whether it be his emotionally resonant acoustic ballads or unproblematic, danceable pop hits. His eight studio album, “Play,” stays in that familiar lane, writes The Associated Press’ Elise Ryan. Recorded throughout his “Mathematics World Tour,” the project feels split. Sheeran the hitmaker returns on parts of the project, including the addictive “Sapphire,” featuring Indian singer Arijit Singh. Other songs fall more in line with Sheeran’s past projects, deviating little from the narrative songwriting toolkit that raised him.

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Sisters Clara Hetland, 4, left, Haddie Hetland, center, 9, and Audra Hetland 6, of Surprise, Ariz., spend time at a makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kids and current events: How to help them deal with what they see around them

September 11, 2025

In hardly any time at all, the footage of the horrifying moment when a bullet hit conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the neck ricocheted across the internet. Whether seeing it inadvertently or seeking it out, onlookers far from the crowd at a Utah college could be exposed to disturbingly close and potentially bloody glimpses of his shooting and the resulting chaos. It’s the product of a digital-first world. And, of course, among those seeing it were kids, teens and other young people — those who live with their phones practically attached. It raises a question that modern-day parents are sadly having to ask more frequently: How do you talk to your kids about what’s going on?

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo celebrates after completing the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Luzardo’s 10-strikeout gem after rugged start helps Phillies sweep Mets to extend NL East lead

September 11, 2025

Jesús Luzardo shines for the Phillies with a stellar performance against the Mets. He strikes out 10 batters, reaching 200 strikeouts for the season, despite giving up four runs in the first inning. The Phillies win 6-4 on Thursday night, sweeping the four-game series. Otto Kemp and Bryce Harper provide run support, and Jhoan Duran closes in the ninth. The Phillies extend their NL East lead to 11 games with 15 to play. Harrison Bader and Duran, recent acquisitions, have made significant impacts. The Phillies are 26-13 since the July 31 trade deadline, boasting the best winning percentage in baseball during that stretch.

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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler suffers Achilles tendon injury in fourth quarter vs. Packers

September 11, 2025

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was carted to the locker room late in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers after injuring his right Achilles tendon on a non-contact play. Ekeler had lined up wide and was running upfield when he suddenly fell to the turf. He was helped off the field without putting any weight on his right leg and sat on the bench for a few minutes before he was driven away. This is the 30-year-old Ekeler’s second season with Washington after seven with the Los Angeles Chargers. He had 367 yards rushing and 366 yards receiving last season.

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Ben Griffin waves to spectaots on the second green during the third round of the Tour Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Mackenzie Hughes leads in Napa as Ryder Cup teams gets mixed results

September 11, 2025

Mackenzie Hughes is in Napa trying to get into a pair of $20 million tournaments. Scottie Scheffler and nine other Ryder Cup players are at the Procore Championship trying to get sharp for matches without prize money. Hughes shot a 63 and leads by one over Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin and Matt McCarty. Russell Henley was another shot back and U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun shot a 65. Scheffler had a 70. That ends his streak of 21 consecutive rounds in the 60s. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley was at Silverado to watch most of his team playing together.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Jesús Luzardo pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Luzardo retires 22 straight after rough start as Phillies sweep Mets and eye NL East title

September 11, 2025

Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling New York Mets 6-4 to complete a four-game sweep. Otto Kemp homered and had three RBIs for the Phillies, who have won eight of 10 overall and are poised to secure their second straight division title. The victory pushed their NL East lead over the Mets to 11 games with 15 to play, and they could clinch this weekend against Kansas City. New York dropped the last six games of a 3-7 road trip, trimming its lead over Cincinnati and San Francisco to 1 1/2 games for the final National League wild card.

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FILE - Canelo Alvarez, left, and Terence Crawford face off during a news conference for their upcoming boxing match Friday, June 27, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Canelo vs. Crawford: Will this be one of the biggest fights in Las Vegas history?

September 11, 2025

The Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford fight is set to make history at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Saturday night showdown is the first boxing match at the venue and carries significant implications for both fighters. Alvarez, a favorite with a 63-2-2 record, defends his unified super middleweight championship. Crawford, undefeated at 41-0, moves up two weight classes, aiming for a third unified division title. The event is expected to draw a massive crowd, highlighting its importance in boxing history. Fans can watch it on Netflix, marking a shift from traditional pay-per-view.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

49ers’ Brock Purdy ‘week to week’ with toe injury; Mac Jones expected to start Sunday

September 11, 2025

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury and is considered “week to week.” General manager John Lynch shared Thursday that the team consulted with specialists to reach this diagnosis. Purdy’s return remains uncertain, and Mac Jones will start against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Purdy injured his toe and shoulder in the season opener against Seattle but stayed in the game to secure a win. Jones, who joined San Francisco in March, was previously linked to the team during the 2021 draft. Coach Kyle Shanahan says Purdy’s recovery is progressing, but his return date is still unknown.

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Vice President JD Vance, right, Second Lady Usha Vance, center, and Erika Kirk deplane Air Force Two, carrying the body of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, after landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk’s casket aboard Air Force Two

September 11, 2025

Vice President JD Vance flew to Salt Lake City aboard Air Force Two to pick up Charlie Kirk’s casket and transport it to his home state of Arizona. Also aboard the plane Thursday were Kirk’s widow, Erika, and second lady Usha Vance. Kirk was assassinated while speaking on a college campus in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday. Vance helped carry Kirk’s casket with uniformed service members on the tarmac when it was loaded onto the plane. Vance shared on social media that his friendship with Kirk began several years ago and deepened after beginning his political career. Last year, Kirk advocated for Vance to be Donald Trump’s choice for vice president.

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Aaron Judge hits 361st home run to tie Joe DiMaggio for 4th place in Yankees history

September 11, 2025

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has hit his 361st career home run in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers, tying Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio for fourth place in franchise history. With President Donald Trump sitting in a suite on the third base side, Judge matched DiMaggio by driving a 1-0 fastball from Sawyer Gipson-Long to the back of the Tigers’ bullpen in left-center field for his second homer of the game. The solo shot gave New York a 4-1 lead. Judge’s 46th homer of the season traveled 434 feet and raised his major league-best batting average to .322. The two-time AL MVP launched homer No. 360 in the first inning, a 413-foot drive off Tyler Holton that put New York up 1-0.

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Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a press conference in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Vessel struck by US military off Venezuela was heading back to shore, AP sources say

September 11, 2025

The U.S. military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela came after the vessel had turned around and was headed back to shore. It’s raising fresh questions from members of Congress. National security officials acknowledged during a closed briefing this week on Capitol Hill that the boat carrying 11 people, some of whom were suspected of being involved with the Tren de Aragua gang, was fired on multiple times by the U.S. military after it had changed course. That’s according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Trump administration says it’s acting in self-defense as it works to stop the flow of drugs into the U.S.

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Protesters stage a rally against the detention of South Korean workers during an immigration raid in Georgia, near the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The signs read "A tariff bomb and workers confinement." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

With Hyundai raid, Trump’s immigration crackdown runs into his push for foreign investment

September 11, 2025

President Donald Trump’s efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing by attracting foreign investment are clashing with his immigration crackdown. Immigration authorities recently raided a Hyundai plant in Georgia, detaining over 300 South Korean workers. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned that this could deter future investments from his country. He expressed concerns about the U.S. not issuing visas for temporary workers needed to set up new plants. Trump has promised to make it easier for foreign investors to bring skilled workers legally. Raids and other restrictions could risk alienating allies that are pledging to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S. to avoid high tariffs.

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Michael Kors’ style and wearability attract starry crowd at his New York Fashion Week show

September 11, 2025

Michael Kors was feeling loose as he brought his love of nature to urban New York City for a celebrity-heavy Spring/Summer 2026 show at New York Fashion Week. Kors called the collection he unveiled Thursday “earthly elegance” and says he was inspired by recent trips to tropical destinations. The clothes had an easy, loose feel, including oversized silk blouses and jackets and white linen matching sets of skirts and pants that looked like aspirational yacht-wear. Fabrics were light and often sheer, lending to comfort and wearability, and dominating colors were black, white, and brown, with accents of yellow and pink.

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Nelly Korda drives the ball on the eighth hole during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at TPC River's Bend in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Wannasaen breaks out of a swing funk to shoot 63 and take Kroger Queen City lead

September 11, 2025

Chanettee Wannasaen broke out of a swing funk to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead Thursday in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Wannasaen holed out a 9-iron shot for eagle on the par-4 10th and had seven birdies in her morning round at soggy TPC River’s Bend. The 21-year-old Thai player has two LPGA Tour victories, the 2023 Portland Classic and 2024 Dana Open. American Gigi Stoll was second at 65. She played the four par-5 holes in 5 under with an eagle on the 11th and three birdies. Sei Young Kim was another stroke back with Patty Tavatanakit, A Lim Kim, Peiyun Chien, Kumkang Park and Jenny Bae. Second-ranked Nelly Korda topped the group at 67.

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Oklahoma school bus carrying softball team crashes and injures 7 people

September 11, 2025

Authorities say a school bus carrying a softball team crashed after striking a deer and overturned, ejecting several passengers and injuring seven people. The crash happened Monday night on State Highway 152 near Minco in Grady County, southwest of Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says one adult who was ejected from the vehicle was in critical condition Tuesday morning. The Minco Public Schools superintendent says school is closed Tuesday. The Minco First Baptist Church in the town of about 1,500 people posted online that the church sanctuary was open “if you would like to come and pray.”

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu smiles after voting at a polling place, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Son of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft drops out of Boston mayor’s race against Michelle Wu

September 11, 2025

Son of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft announced Thursday that he is dropping out Boston’s mayoral election, in which he was set to battle incumbent Michelle Wu in November. He announced the move on WCVB-TV. Kraft and Wu had bested two challengers to advance during a preliminary election Tuesday. Despite spending millions of his own money on the race, Kraft struggled to find a message that would resonate with voters amid the popularity of Wu, who is Boston’s first female and Asian mayor and has been bolstered in part by her defense of the city against the Trump administration.

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A police officer walks near the scene of the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Charlie Kirk’s open-air debates made him a draw on college campuses. They also made him vulnerable

September 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, was fatally shot Wednesday during an event at a Utah university. Kirk was known for his open and engaging approach, inviting debate from passersby with the prompt “Prove me wrong.” His assassination raises concerns about political violence and campus safety. Universities are now questioning whether more security is needed for controversial speakers. Some fear Kirk’s assassination could stifle free speech on campuses, while others see it as a call for more open dialogue. College leaders are urging a reaffirmation of free speech rights, emphasizing the importance of discourse over violence.

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FILE - Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, left, and his wife, Nadine Menendez, arrive at the federal courthouse in New York, Sept. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File)

Things to know about the bribery prosecution of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez

September 11, 2025

The sentencing of Nadine Menendez has brought to a close a prosecution that focused on the years after she met then-Sen. Bob Menendez in 2018. Bob Menendez began serving his 11-year prison sentence three months ago. His wife will begin her 4½-year sentence next year to allow time for recovery from treatment for breast cancer. Their separate trials focused in part on $480,000 in cash and $150,000 in gold bars found in their home in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, during a 2022 FBI raid. The bribery proceeds earned the Democratic former senator the moniker “Gold Bar Bob.”

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FILE - The campus of Clark Atlanta University is seen April 21, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Martin, File)

Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders, cancel classes after receiving threats

September 11, 2025

At least six historically Black colleges and universities received threats or “potential” threats Thursday, prompting lockdowns and class cancellations. Southern University in Louisiana, Alabama State University, Clark Atlanta University in Georgia, Virginia State University, Hampton University in Virginia and Bethune-Cookman University in Florida all reported threats. Although initial threats have been investigated and lockdowns have since been lifted, some universities have opted to call off classes for the rest of the week or send students home. The abundance of caution comes a day after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah university and a shooting at a Colorado high school.

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In this photo released by the Cape May Police Department N.J., a damaged Humpty Dumpty statue is seen in the back of a truck on Sept. 7, 2025, in Cape May, N.J., after vandals stole it from a miniature golf course and dumped it nearby. (Cape May Police Department via AP)

Humpty Dumpty caper at New Jersey minigolf course sparks police investigation

September 11, 2025

Humpty Dumpty took a big fall, and now police are hoping to crack the case. A colorful statue of the nursery rhyme icon was forcibly removed from a structure at a miniature golf course in Cape May, New Jersey, on Sunday and dumped down the street. Police say they’re looking for two men who are seen on video stopping at Ocean Putt Golf at around 4 a.m. Video shows one of them grabbing and rocking the statue back and forth and pulling it off its foundation before walking off with it. Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the two men.

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Calum Scott poses for photographers upon arrival at the launch event of the film 'Fantastic Four First Steps' on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in London, left, and Whitney Houston waves as she arrives for the "Women's World Awards" awarding ceremony in Hamburg, northern Germany, on Wednesday, June 9, 2004. (AP Photo)

A new Whitney Houston duet? How Calum Scott made ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ with the late star

September 11, 2025

A new Whitney Houston song has arrived 13 years after her death. On Thursday, English singer Calum Scott released a balladic reinterpretation of the timeless “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me).” It was only possible with the approval of a few parties. Whitney’s sister-in-law and the executor of her estate Pat Houston and copyright holder Primary Wave were all on board. Scott even got approval from the 1987 hit’s original songwriters, George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam. Unlike the up-tempo original, Scott and Houston’s new song is slow. It highlights the yearning in the song’s lyrics.

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FILE - South Florida head coach Jim Leavitt watches his team play Charleston Southern during a NCAA college football game in Tampa, Fla., Sept. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Domestic violence, theft charges dropped for former USF football coach Jim Leavitt

September 11, 2025

Domestic violence and theft charges have been dropped for former University of South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt. The 68-year-old Leavitt was arrested last month after what police called an argument with an ex-girlfriend at a St. Petersburg apartment complex. He was charged with felony grand theft, along with misdemeanor counts of simple battery and domestic battery. Prosecutors, however, said in a court filing dated Wednesday that after a thorough investigation “the facts and circumstances” do not warrant prosecution. The filing contained no other details. Leavitt is the all-time winningest coach at USF.

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Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver waits to speak against a proposed congressional redistricting plan at a state Senate committee hearing on Friday, Sept. 11, 2025 in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)

US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver faces off with Missouri lawmakers seeking to reshape his district

September 11, 2025

Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver is warning Missouri lawmakers that a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump is reopening racial divisions in Kansas City. On Thursday, Cleaver flew from Washington to Missouri to oppose the Republican plan, which could reshape his district to favor Republicans. Missouri’s Senate is expected to approve the plan as soon as Friday. Cleaver, who was Kansas City’s first Black mayor, criticized the revised congressional map for using a major city street that has historically segregated Black and white residents as a dividing line. He plans to challenge the map in court and seek reelection, despite the changes.

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FILE - Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Maine principals fight DOJ request for student names in transgender athlete case

September 11, 2025

A Maine principals’ group is resisting a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena seeking the names of all students playing interscholastic sports. The DOJ aims to ban transgender athletes from participating. President Donald Trump’s administration sued Maine in April for not complying with an executive order barring transgender athletes. The subpoena’s full scope is sealed, but it includes requests for all athletic rosters. The principals’ association has asked a judge to reject the subpoena, citing concerns about privacy. The federal government argues the information is relevant to the case. Maine and the federal government have clashed over this issue since February.

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FILE - The CoreCivic West Tennessee Detention Facility is seen Jan. 24, 2024, in Mason, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee town

September 11, 2025

A company says detainees have started arriving at a former Tennessee prison that’s been turned into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center. CoreCivic Inc. said late Wednesday that it has begun receiving detainees at the West Tennessee Detention Facility in rural Mason, located northeast of Memphis. The arrival of the detainees comes after officials in the town of Mason approved agreements with ICE and CoreCivic in August, despite loud objections from upset residents and activists during a contentious public meeting. The contracts were approved amid a push by President Donald Trump for mass deportations of immigrants.

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Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) celebrating his touchdown with quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. (72) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Commanders and Packers will have better idea of where they stand in NFC after Thursday night matchup

September 11, 2025

Two playoff teams from last season get an early measure of where they stand in the NFC as the Washington Commanders visit the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. The game starts at 8:15 p.m. Eastern time and will air on Amazon Prime Video. Both teams are coming off season-opening victories. Washington is seeking to beat the Packers on the road for the first time since a 20-17 victory at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1988. Washington’s last win over the Packers at Lambeau Field was a 16-7 decision in 1986.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., center, speaks during a news conference after a policy luncheon at the CapitolTuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Senate Republicans poised to change rules to speed up Trump’s nominees

September 11, 2025

Republicans are taking the first steps to change the rules of the Senate to confirm more of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has set up votes for Thursday that would allow large numbers of nominees to be confirmed at the same time. It’s just the latest move to change Senate rules after a dozen years of gradual changes by both parties to weaken the filibuster and make the nominations process more partisan. Thune has said the Democrats’ obstruction is “unsustainable” as they have drawn out the confirmation process and infuriated Trump as many positions in his administration remain unfilled.

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Design Honorees, Top Projects Announced at 2025 AIA South Dakota Awards

September 11, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Sept. 11, 2025) – The American Institute of Architects South Dakota (AIA SD) honored top projects and leading professionals at its annual Celebration of Architecture, which opened three days of design-focused sessions at the organization’s state convention. Incoming 2026 AIA President Illya Azaroff, FAIA, joined members, partners and guests on Wednesday to […]

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WNBA playoff matchups will be decided on final day of regular season

September 11, 2025

The WNBA enters the final day of its regular season with the eight playoff teams set, but three of the four first-round matchups are still to be determined. Minnesota, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Phoenix, New York, Golden State, Indiana and Seattle all reached the postseason. The only three seeds that are locked in ahead of Thursday night’s regular-season finale are Minnesota at No. 1, Phoenix at 4 and New York at 5.

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Hitmaker Bert Berns is posthumously included in Songwriters Hall of Fame

September 11, 2025

Songwriter and producer Bert Berns has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Berns, who died in 1967 at age 38, was honored Tuesday at a ceremony in New York City. The event featured tributes from Paul McCartney and Van Morrison. Berns co-wrote hits like “Twist and Shout” and “Piece of My Heart.” He also signed Van Morrison to Bang Records and produced “Brown Eyed Girl.” Berns is already a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His influence extended to artists like Jimmy Page and bands like Led Zeppelin.

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How to use 8 arms? Octopuses tend to explore with their front limbs

September 11, 2025

Scientists have discovered that octopuses don’t have a dominant arm, but they more often use their front arms for tasks. A study published Thursday in Scientific Reports analyzed videos of octopus movements in the wild. The three species of octopuses studied use their front arms about 60% of the time. The back arms are more often used for movement. The study is the first large analysis of octopus limb actions in the wild. Octopus limbs are complex, with each arm containing 100 to 200 sensory suckers, acting like a human’s nose, lips, and tongue.

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Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom, standing, is seen in the dugout with teammates prior to a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jacob deGrom going back to where career began to face Mets for 1st time since leaving for Texas

September 11, 2025

Rangers All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom is excited to be going back to where his career began. He is set to pitch Friday night in the the home stadium where he made 109 of his 245 starts in the big leagues and had back-to-back Cy Young Award-winning seasons with the New York Mets. He will be pitching against the Mets for the first time since leaving them in free agency for Texas after the 2022 season. The 37-year-old deGrom this season is 11-7 in 27 starts, his most since 2019 when he won his second Cy Young Award.

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FILE - People take photos near a John Harvard statue, left, on the Harvard University campus, Jan. 2, 2024, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Trump administration takes first steps to restore Harvard’s funding, but money isn’t flowing yet

September 11, 2025

Harvard University says it has started receiving notices that many federal grants halted by the Trump administration will be reinstated after a federal judge ruled that the cuts were illegal. It’s an early signal that federal research funding could begin flowing to Harvard after months of deadlock with the White House. But it’s yet to be seen if money will arrive before the government appeals the judge’s decision. A federal judge in Boston last week ordered the government to reverse more than $2.6 billion in cuts, saying they were unconstitutional and “used antisemitism as a smokescreen” for an ideological attack.

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A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years

September 11, 2025

In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next week. Filings for unemployment benefits for the week ending Sept. 6 rose by 27,000 to 263,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s the most since October of 2021. Most analysts were already forecasting an interest rate cut next week after Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently signaled as much. However, another report Thursday showing that consumer inflation remains elevated could complicate the Fed’s task of managing inflation while supporting a healthy labor market.

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A Korean Air charter plane taxis at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

South Korean workers detained in immigration raid headed to Atlanta for flight home

September 11, 2025

Workers from South Korea who were detained last week in an immigration raid at a battery factory in Georgia were headed to Atlanta on Thursday, where a charter plane was waiting to take them home. More than 300 Koreans were among about 475 workers detained during last week’s raid at the battery factory under construction on the campus of Hyundai’s sprawling auto plant west of Savannah. The workers had been held at an immigration detention center in Folkston, in southeast Georgia. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that U.S. authorities have released the 330 detainees — 316 of them Koreans. The group also includes 10 Chinese nationals, three Japanese nationals and one Indonesian.

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FILE - Director Philip Martin in the press room at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards Sept. 16, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Americans still give awards shows consideration, a new AP-NORC poll finds

September 11, 2025

Most Americans still want to thank the academy, at least a little. About half of U.S. adults say they’ve watched all or most of an awards show on TV or streaming in the past year. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Just over half say they’ve watched clips from an awards show. The results suggest some vitality remains in the tuxedo-and-gown world of the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and Golden Globes, whose makers have fought to make them relevant when Americans have more choices in what to watch. When the Emmys return Sunday, all eyes will likely be on the winners and the ratings.

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USA Football on the lookout for ideal flag football player, no matter the level or even the sport

September 11, 2025

USA Football is constantly on the hunt for talent to join the flag football team ahead of the 2028 Sumer Games in Los Angeles. The organization is searching nationwide, regardless of football experience or sport. It’s easy to assume that NFL players will make up a bulk of the 10-player Olympic roster. But the league is still sorting out how to handle the logistics, especially since the Olympics fall in the middle of training camp. NFL players might make a seamless transition, but flag football veterans shouldn’t be overlooked. The U.S. squad has won five straight IFAF world championships.

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A personal shopper gathers items to fill an online grocery order in Dallas, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Inflation likely rose last month as Trump’s sweeping tariffs boost goods prices

September 11, 2025

U.S. inflation likely ticked higher last month as the Trump administration’s import taxes lifted the price of goods, putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot when it meets next week. The potential increases, while modest, would underscore the challenges the Fed is facing as it experiences relentless pressure from President Donald Trump to reduce its short-term interest rate to spur more borrowing and spending to boost the economy.

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FILE - Larry Ellison, chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle Corporation, sits in the Oval Office of the White House as President Donald Trump signs an executive order, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Musk loses crown as the world’s richest person to Larry Ellison and then snatches it back

September 11, 2025

The battle among billionaires for bragging rights as the world’s richest person got heated Wednesday with the surprising surge of an old contender: Larry Ellison. In a stunning few minutes of trading early in the day, stock in Oracle, the software giant that the college dropout co-founded, rocketed more than a third, enough to temporarily wrest the title from its longtime holder Elon Musk. But the stock market is fickle, and by the end of the day Musk was back on top, at least according to wealth tracker Bloomberg, as Oracle gave a bit of its gains. Musk is now worth $384.2 billion versus $383.2 billion for Ellison.

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