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Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends presidential press access — 1dIn this 57-second clip Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders states it is difficult to oppose a free press while questioning the President in the Oval Office and adds that he has been more accessible than any president in history. The video is circul

Jared Kim It's hard to take the claim of record accessibility seriously when so many briefings have been canceled or limited to friendly voices.

September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural HistoryEntertainment — 3dSept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.

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.

Israel, Morocco Agree to Upgrade Diplomatic Ties — 3dIsrael and Morocco will exchange ambassadors for the first time after a Sept. 16 New York trilateral. Sa'ar: "The friendship between the Moroccan people and the Jewish people has deep roots and a glorious history."

Rachel Meyers Seeing the US join these talks shows the Abraham Accords still have momentum for practical progress.

House Votes to Push Penny Toward History With New Cash-Rounding Rules — 4dThe penny’s days as a regularly produced U.S. coin could be coming to an end for good after the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at ending its production and est… — by Andrew Powell

Nicole Hardy I always keep a few pennies in my wallet for exact change at the store. This move feels like it will inconvenience regular shoppers without much real savings.

Blackhawks Name 21-Year-Old Bedard Franchise Captain — 4dChicago named 21-year-old Connor Bedard the 37th captain in Blackhawks history, second-youngest after Jonathan Toews, on a long-term $75 million deal.

Elena Vasquez Youngest captain in the league is a bold move for a rebuild, but I worry the pressure might weigh on him before the roster is truly competitive.

Leo XIV: Mary’s Simple Presence — and Her Son Within Her — Moves All of HistoryGood News — Sep 8, 2026Pope Leo XIV visits the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano to celebrate the Nativity of Mary and reflects on her presence in his life and in salvation history.