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Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’ — 2dThe former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The A… — by Sandra Rhodes

Sam Okafor Kaepernick is right that the anthem is tough to sing, but that has nothing to do with why we stand for it.

Texas Guard F-16 Crashes Near Traverse City — 2dPilot ejected safely before a Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed near Traverse City on Sept. 17, 2026; witnesses reported a big fireball and ongoing explosions.

Maya Lindstrom Glad the pilot got out okay, but closing that road and sheltering folks sounds like the smart move until they check the site.

South Cotabato School Shooting Kills Three — 1dA 16-year-old opened fire after lunch at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, then died by suicide; outlets put the dead at three to six.

Lile’s Three-Run Homer Leads Nationals Past Phillies — 4dDaylen Lile delivered a clutch pinch-hit three-run homer to lift the Nationals over the Phillies, reinforcing his role as a key late-season contributor. The Nationals have surged with a four-game home winning streak as Lile’s 21st homer and 85 RBIs highlight a season in which he’s both streaky and impactful.

Meme shows Haitian national deported after anti-Trump outburst — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Jared Kim It's good that authorities followed through and sent this gang member back to Haiti after his threats.

Children’s National earns 10th straight Honor Roll spot in U.S. News rankings — 4dChildren's National earned its 10th straight U.S. News Honor Roll spot, ranking top-10 in six specialties with neurology and neurosurgery at No. 5.

Dana Whitfield Cincinnati Children's topping Ohio again makes sense with all those top-20 programs, and it's reassuring for families nearby.

Spain Unveils Squad in Ceuta Amid Migration Crisis — 1dLuis de la Fuente announced Spain’s Nations League squad from Ceuta on 18 Sep 2026, saying “This is Ceuta, this is Spain,” after more than 70,000 crossed from Morocco.

Elena Vasquez Picking Ceuta for the announcement shows resolve but the real test is handling daily crossings effectively.

Gilead and PAHO expand twice-yearly lenacapavir access to 14 nations outside licensing deals — 4dOn Sept. 16, 2026 Gilead and PAHO agreed to put twice-yearly lenacapavir HIV PrEP within reach of 14 nations outside voluntary licensing deals.

Priya Raman This should help bring down infection rates faster in places that need it most, especially with the twice-yearly dosing.

Ronaldo, 41, Selected for Portugal Nations League Squad — 1dCristiano Ronaldo, 41, is in Jorge Jesus' first Portugal squad with 979 career goals, 21 shy of 1,000, after their Saudi title run at Al-Nassr.

Priya Raman Ronaldo at 41 still earns his spot on merit, his presence will lift the whole squad against tough opponents.

Trump Signs Law Allowing Medal of Honor Monument on National Mall — Sep 10, 2026President Trump signed the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, authorizing a future Medal of Honor Monument to be placed in the National Mall Reserve in Washington, D.C., with funding from private donations and a ceremony in San Antonio. The legislation, praised as honoring Medal of Honor recipients and American values, received bipartisan support and aims to situate the monument near the Lincoln Memorial as part of national remembrance.

Dana Whitfield Private donations for the project avoid burdening taxpayers while still recognizing real heroes.

James Rodríguez Retires From Colombia National Team After 131 Caps — 4dJames Rodríguez retires from Colombia after 131 caps and 31 goals, saying he gave absolutely everything following the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal.

Priya Raman James had an incredible run and those World Cup moments in 2014 will never be forgotten.

US confirms on-orbit weapons to deter China and Russia — 2dAir Force Secretary Troy Meink disclosed undisclosed space-control weapons at National Harbor while withholding every detail, as Space Force plans to double and Moscow warns of gravest consequences.

Marcus Bell Keeping the details secret is fine but doubling the Space Force size will cost taxpayers plenty.

Nine Women’s Deaths Spur South Africa Protests — 2dMemorials and silent protests across South Africa followed the discovery of eight to nine deaths of women in the Ekurhuleni and Kempton Park areas, renewing public anger over femicide and calls for stronger policing and action against gender-based violence. Authorities and activists cite a national crisis in GBV, with President Ramaphosa pledging intensified investigations and police operations like a broader crackdown to protect women.

France offers support for Knot as ECB president to secure economist post — 4dFrance would back Klaas Knot for ECB president if a French national gets the chief economist post, in an informal proposal backed by Macron.

Jared Kim This deal shows France prioritizing its own influence over picking the best person for ECB president.

NTSB Calls 11 FAA Responses Unacceptable After Crash — 5dNTSB rated 11 of 33 FAA responses unacceptable after 67 died near Reagan National. Homendy: how many more decades before we recommend this again and again after tragedy?

Rachel Meyers With sixty-seven lives lost near Reagan National, the FAA must implement all thirty-three responses without delay.

National Catholic RegisterGood News — Sep 7, 2026

Trump Nominates Greenwood as Caribbean Ambassador — 5dTrump nominated Kimberly Greenwood on Sept. 15, 2026, as ambassador to Barbados and seven other Caribbean nations without extra pay, the same post Biden donor Roger Nyhus held for a year.

Elena Vasquez Trump keeps handing these posts to personal connections rather than anyone with real foreign policy background.

Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation — Sep 9, 2026

Body of missing hiker recovered on Mount Appleton in Olympic park — 3dA hiker died after reaching Rocky Mountain in the Adirondacks, with the cause under investigation. In Olympic National Park, 26-year-old Neil Gehring was found dead on Mt. Appleton after a multi-day search aided by cellphone location data and other rescue efforts.

Johnson County Library Offers Chiefs Coverage — 1dJohnson County Library cards unlock access to digital replicas of the print newspaper for up-to-date Chiefs coverage and Kansas City sports history, with options to explore regional and national reporting as well as broader football-related resources. The collection also links historical materials and local business news, connecting the community to the Chiefs story and city life through a single library platform.

Salman Rushdie named 2026 recipient of National Book Foundation medal — Sep 10, 2026Salman Rushdie will receive the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters in 2026, to be presented at the 77th National Book Awards in New York on November 18 with Kiran Desai as presenter. As the 39th recipient and only the fourth born outside the United States, the honor underscores his five-decade literary career and his status as a U.S. citizen who identifies as an immigrant writer whose work traverses borders.

Derek Foss Rushdie deserves this for his fearless writing that has connected so many readers across borders over decades.

House approves bills on park leases and Indian health needs — 1dThis week’s political highlights include House votes on legislation such as the National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act and the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act, plus a focus on upcoming November election dates. Ballotpedia notes that New York’s education commissioner was the highest-paid statewide official in 2025 and outlines the ballot-measure landscape, while Pew Research reports demographic differences in ‘working class’ self-identification by education level.

Senate clears 74-24 cloture vote on Protect College Sports Act — 4dA 74-24 cloture vote moves the Protect College Sports Act forward, aiming to replace state-by-state NIL chaos with national rules that protect scholarships, women’s sports, and program viability.

Tom Gallagher Seventy-four votes shows real support for keeping smaller college programs from getting wiped out by these changes.

MLB Sets Multiple Weekend Matchups Including Giants at Dodgers — 2dThis round of MLB previews highlights upcoming September games across several teams, including Giants at Dodgers, Nationals at Cardinals, Royals at Pirates, Brewers at Orioles, and Mariners at Rockies, with listed start times and accompanying ticket and broadcast details. The articles repeatedly promote StubHub tickets and game broadcasts as part of the schedule coverage.

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