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  FlyDubai hero pilot recounts cockpit attack; Letitia James takes over Cornell case 02.10.2026 11min

  The FlyDubai captain who fought off his co-pilot speaks out from the hospital, saying he “couldn’t let everybody else die.” Plus, Christa Pike remains in critical condition after surviving two lethal-injection doses, as her lawyers push to have her sentence commuted. And Letitia James takes over the Cornell University sexual-assault case after New York’s governor says she’s lost faith in the local district attorney. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
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  Christa Pike survives lethal injection; Passengers recount chaos on FlyDubai flight 01.10.2026 13min

  Tennessee halts executions after Christa Pike survives two lethal doses, triggering a third-party review into what went wrong. Plus, an Israel-bound flight plunges thousands of feet after violence erupts in the cockpit, before passengers and crew help regain control. And a secret recording captures Ken Paxton saying the GOP’s midterm convention hurt his campaign, while President Donald Trump defends the event. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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  Trump embraces AI self-policing; Hegseth moves to cut generals and admirals 30.09.2026 11min

  President Donald Trump and top AI companies agree to voluntary safety measures, putting much of the responsibility on the industry itself as Democrats push for mandatory safeguards. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans another major Pentagon shakeup, calling for a 20% cut in generals and admirals as he targets what he sees as unnecessary bureaucracy. And former special counsel Jack Smith stands by his Trump prosecutions, telling senators he would make the same decisions again and won’t be silenced by threats of prosecution. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
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  Cornell gang rape investigation reopens; Trump hosts AI leaders at White House 29.09.2026 9min

  A New York prosecutor reopens a 2024 Cornell University gang-rape investigation after a civil lawsuit brings new scrutiny to how the handling of the case. Plus, former special counsel Jack Smith faces Senate Republicans Tuesday over his investigations into President Donald Trump and the authority behind them. And Trump will meet with top AI leaders, including executives warning about risks he has dismissed as a “hoax.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.
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  Terror plot suspected near US air base in UK; Nor’easter floods Northeast 28.09.2026 9min

  Five men are arrested near a U.S.-operated air base in Britain as investigators probe possible ties to Iran. Plus, a powerful nor’easter floods coastal communities across the Northeast, with more rain and flooding possible Monday. And the White House airs government-funded President Donald Trump ads, including one that resembles a 2024 campaign spot, prompting scrutiny over the use of taxpayer money. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.
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  Trump, Xi wrap high-stakes summit; Netanyahu targets Mamdani at UN 25.09.2026 9min

  President Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping in Washington, where the Chinese leader pushes cooperation as tensions over AI, trade and Taiwan hang over the relationship. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu attacks New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the U.N. stage, escalating a feud that’s now spilling into Israeli politics. And it’s officially Dolly Parton Day: Cities across the country are celebrating on 9/25 with parades, tributes and, naturally, plenty of rhinestones. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.
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  Trump media ban ruling lands overnight; Xi Jinping makes rare Washington visit 24.09.2026 10min

  A federal judge orders the White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, temporarily blocking President Donald Trump’s media ban while the larger court fight continues. Plus, Chinese President Xi Jinping gets the red-carpet treatment in Washington before talks with Trump, as the two rivals extend their trade truce through January and try to hammer out a broader deal. And an FDA advisory panel backs a blood test that screens for dozens of cancers at once, despite questions about how well it detects cancer in its earliest stages. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
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  Iran’s president set for UN stage after Trump threat; Harris campaigns with El-Sayed 23.09.2026 10min

  Iran’s president takes the U.N. stage today after arriving in New York, with U.S.-Iran talks already underway and President Donald Trump warning he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if there’s no deal. Plus, Missouri’s congressional map fight is back before the Supreme Court for a third time, even as absentee voters are already casting ballots using the state’s 2022 districts. And Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail, starting with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed as Democrats try to close party divisions left by a contentious primary. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
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  Trump set for UN speech with Iran in focus; White House media ban goes to court 22.09.2026 8min

  President Donald Trump prepares to address the United Nations on Tuesday morning, as the war with Iran looms over his speech and his meetings with world leaders. Plus, CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access, with a federal judge taking up their request Wednesday. And flights resume across the Northeast after a communications outage caused more than 1,000 cancellations, with delays still lingering. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
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  Trump in ‘deciding mode’ on Iran; Austin ICE shooting sparks protests 21.09.2026 9min

  President Donald Trump says he’s in “deciding mode” on Iran as Tehran lays out conditions for renewed negotiations and the U.S. weighs its next move in the war. Plus, an ICE officer shoots and seriously wounds a Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Austin, prompting overnight protests and calls from city leaders for a broader investigation. And Trump heads to Gracie Mansion for his third meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, putting the two face-to-face for the first time in New York. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.
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  US grants visas to Iran’s leaders; Claude AI helps build its own successor 18.09.2026 9min

  The U.S. grants visas to Iran’s president and foreign minister for next week’s U.N. General Assembly, even as the two countries remain at war. Plus, Trump-endorsed Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar criticizes his immigration crackdown, warning that Hispanic voters who backed him now “feel betrayed.” And Anthropic says Claude is now leading roughly a quarter of its AI development work, putting AI to work building the next models. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
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  Trump warns Europe over Canada deal; House passes sweeping Russia sanctions 17.09.2026 11min

  Canada gets an invitation to move closer to Europe as its trade fight with the U.S. deepens, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten new, heavy tariffs. Plus, a sweeping Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump, giving him new authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas. And the Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years, a move that could ripple through borrowing costs for American consumers. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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  Deadly NBC helicopter crash in Los Angeles; Kennedy Center closes for renovation 16.09.2026 11min

  An NBC News helicopter crashes while covering a deadly bus accident in Los Angeles, killing the pilot, a photojournalist and a person on the ground. Plus, the House votes for a third time to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action against Iran without congressional approval — with seven Republicans now joining Democrats. And the Kennedy Center abruptly closes its main building for a planned two-year renovation, but Trump says the work won’t happen if courts continue blocking his name from the building. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.
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  Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot limits; Pentagon flags munitions shortfall 15.09.2026 9min

  Mail ballots are already going out in some states, and now the Supreme Court is keeping the existing systems in place — blocking the Trump administration’s new restrictions ahead of the midterms. Plus, Mitch McConnell is back on Capitol Hill after three months away, casting his first Senate vote since a fall sent him to the hospital. And the U.S. burned through $22.3 billion in the Iran war’s first four months, and a new Pentagon watchdog report warns of trouble replenishing them. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
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  Oil prices surge after Middle East attacks; Trump downplays need for AI guardrails 14.09.2026 9min

  Oil prices push higher again after an attack shuts down a key Saudi pipeline, tightening another route for crude as most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains halted. Plus, President Donald Trump resists calls to slow AI development as some of the industry’s biggest names urge more time for safety measures. And Trump says his promised $5,000 checks are “going to happen 100%,” but Speaker Mike Johnson says there’s a step the president can’t skip: getting Congress to approve them. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 14, 2026.
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  Diesel hits record $6 a gallon; Trump’s ‘cheat like hell’ pledge closes convention 11.09.2026 11min

  Diesel has topped $6 a gallon for the first time, raising costs for the trucks and trains that move nearly everything Americans buy. Plus, President Donald Trump closed the Republican midterm convention with a voting pledge that included “cheat like hell like they do,” after Vice President JD Vance delivered the final-night keynote. And Anthropic says scientists used Claude for research that could support biological weapons development, prompting the AI company to block their accounts. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
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  Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins; New details emerge in Amazon crash 10.09.2026 9min

  President Donald Trump makes a big promise at the RNC Convention in Dallas: every American adult gets $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in November. But who pays for it? Plus, Trump’s trip to Dallas hit an unusual snag before he even boarded: an emergency slide deployed on the new Air Force One. And a pilot repeatedly warned they were going too fast before the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash; now a victim’s widow says what happened was not only foreseeable, but preventable. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
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  Trump hits Canada with import bans; Republican midterm convention set to open in Dallas 09.09.2026 8min

  President Donald Trump escalates the trade war with Canada by banning some Canadian imports entirely, widening the fight beyond tariffs. Plus, Britain bans goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting Israel to retaliate by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem. And Republicans host their first-ever national convention during a midterm election year, bringing the party to Dallas for two days. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.
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  Canada hits US good with new tariffs; Russia resumes deadly attacks on Kyiv 08.09.2026 8min

  Canada’s new tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods are now in effect, while President Donald Trump threatens further action. Plus, Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine with a deadly overnight strike on Kyiv, just hours after U.S. envoys wrapped up a new round of diplomacy aimed at ending the war. And Trump spent the holiday weekend pushing “New America” as a new name for New Mexico, but unlike his other renaming efforts, he can’t do it himself. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
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  Nepal workers pulled alive from tunnel after 9 days; ICE officer charged with lying to FBI 04.09.2026 9min

  Two workers have been pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after Nepal’s catastrophic floods, and rescuers say they can hear more voices as they dig by hand to reach them. Plus, Lindsay Clancy’s jury returns for a seventh day of deliberations after a dispute erupts over one juror and the possibility of a mistrial grows. And Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn’t call the U.S. conflict with Iran a “war,” even with no clear timeline for when hostilities will end. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.