Headlines

September 8, 2025

Associated Press

Jerusalem Bus Stop Shooting Kills 5

Gunmen opened fire at a crowded bus stop in north Jerusalem on Monday, killing five people and wounding 12 others before being shot dead by a security officer and a civilian, Israeli police said.
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NPR

Trump Backs Off Chicago Comments

Trump backed off his threat to “go to war” with Chicago but reaffirmed plans to send the National Guard to U.S. cities to combat crime and aid deportations, sparking protests and criticism from local leaders.
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NBC News

Father Speaks on Viral Ball Clash

The father involved in the now-viral “Phillies Karen” video has spoken out after the incident in which an angry fan demanded the home run ball he had just given to his young son at a Phillies baseball game.
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Sports Illustrated

Alcaraz Triumphs Over Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz defeated longtime rival Jannik Sinner in four sets to win the U.S. Open final, capturing his second championship in New York and an impressive sixth career Grand Slam trophy at just 22 years old.
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The Washington Post

Military Leave Hits 19-Year High

Military-related work absences have surged to their highest level in 19 years, as National Guard deployments to U.S. cities under Trump force thousands of service members to step away from their civilian jobs amid a fragile labor market.
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New York Post

Russia's Largest Ever Air Attack

Russia launched its largest air assault of the war with a strike on Ukraine’s government headquarters in Kyiv, killing civilians and prompting officials to say the attack showed Putin’s disdain for Trump’s recent peace efforts.
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ABC News

Khanna Claims He Has The Votes

Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna urged the House to release Jeffrey Epstein’s files, emphasizing that justice must be served for survivors regardless of the social status of those named.
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Politico

Paul, Vance Clash on Military Strike

Sen. Rand Paul sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance’s defense of a U.S. strike on a Venezuelan drug vessel, invoking “To Kill a Mockingbird” to question the morality of executing suspects without trial.
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People

First Millennial Saint Canonized

Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old British-born teen known as “God’s Influencer,” was canonized on September 7, 2025, becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint for his work using the internet to share his faith.
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CNN

Inside the Hyundai Raid

A months-long federal investigation culminated in a massive immigration raid at Hyundai’s Georgia plant, resulting in 475 arrests—mostly Korean nationals—amid tense scenes of workers attempting to flee and raising international concerns.
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CBS News

Barrett on Supreme Court's Role

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defended the Supreme Court’s role in responding to critics who say it is enabling Trump’s expansion of power, emphasizing that the Court’s job is to decide legal questions case by case rather than form political judgments.
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Axios

Citizenship Test About To Get Harder

The Trump administration plans to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult by adding an essay and expanding discretion for officials to reject applicants, sparking concerns about bias and stricter barriers to legal immigration.
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Clarksville Now

Football Coach Ejected for Prayer

Tennessee’s Northwest High assistant football coach Trey Campbell was asked to leave a game at halftime for leading players in prayer and sharing Scripture, prompting a school investigation into potential proselytizing.
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Axios

WH Sends Hamas New Peace Proposal

White House envoy Steve Witkoff delivered a new U.S. proposal to Hamas through Israeli peace activist Gershon Baskin, aiming for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of all hostages, bypassing traditional Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
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Steeler Nation

Rodgers' Comments May Cost Him

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers led Pittsburgh to a dramatic 34-32 win over the New York Jets but could face NFL discipline for publicly criticizing the officiating after a missed pass interference call.
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Audacy

Powerball Jackpot Will Be Split

Powerball players in Missouri and Texas won a nearly $1.8 billion jackpot on Saturday, ending a three-month streak without a winner and securing the second-largest lottery prize in United States history.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Springsteen Reflects on "Born To Run"

Bruce Springsteen celebrated the 50th anniversary of Born to Run with a Monmouth University symposium exploring the making and legacy of the album, capped by a performance with past and present E Street Band members.
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Associated Press

Japan Prince on Imperial Succession

Japan’s Prince Hisahito marked his coming of age with elaborate palace rituals on his 19th birthday, becoming the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years amid concerns he could be the last under the male-only succession system.
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