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Herbstreit Defends Cruz GameDay Appearance Amid Backlash — 13hKirk Herbstreit said he'd "never seen a guy booed that long" after Ted Cruz's nearly 10-minute GameDay spot; journalists called his defense disingenuous.

Sam Okafor Herbstreit has a point about the booing going on way too long for any guest on a college football show.

Cincinnati Student Dies on School Bus, Investigation Underway — 1dNgone Talla, 7, died after her sister found her unresponsive on a Cincinnati school bus that sat 10-15 minutes without deploying its ramp; the coroner reported no traumatic injuries.

Bills’ Ed Oliver Out After Warmup Hip Injury — 1dBills DT Ed Oliver is out vs. Detroit after a hip injury in pregame warmups, ruled inactive 90 minutes before kickoff though he was not on the weekly injury report.

Dana Whitfield Detroit elevating Reed should help them exploit the gaps in Buffalo's defensive line tonight.

Fed Raises Rates, Signals Possible Further Hike — 4dMinutes from the July FOMC meeting are viewed as a key gauge of the committee's appetite for a rate hike, with markets pricing roughly a 30% chance and several dissents among current voters highlighted. The previews also flag potential clues on the Fed's reaction function, language in the minutes about participants, and a focus on reserve-management purchase policy as the Fed refrains from new purchases in the August-September window, signaling patience ahead of a likely September decision.

Verstappen Starts Last and Overtakes All 100 Karters in 35 Minutes — 4dAt Silverstone, Max Verstappen started the Max vs 100 karting showdown from 101st and, after a chaotic first-lap pile-up, overtook all 100 rivals to win in about 35 minutes in a world-record event that doubled as his first victory of 2026. He touted the win as among his best yet as the race drew wide attention for its dramatic format and high-speed dominance.

UC Davis Study Finds Three-Minute Equine Interactions Ease Teen Distress — 4dA UC Davis study finds that spending just three minutes with miniature horses and donkeys can quickly improve teens’ mood, reducing loneliness, sadness, and anxiety, with stronger effects when teens notice the animals’ body-language cues and even when the animals walk away. The research emphasizes a two-way interaction, arguing that animals’ active participation helps shape the human benefits and should guide the design of animal-assisted interventions.

Possible Drone Alert Closes Vilnius Airport, NATO Scrambles — 5dVilnius Airport closed 38 minutes on Sept. 13, 2026 after a NATO jet found a suspected drone was a flock of birds.

Tom Gallagher Airports shutting down over unconfirmed drones will keep hurting travel until the source gets sorted.

60 Minutes opens 59th season after correspondent firings and departures — 5dThe 60 Minutes 59th season launches amid a sweeping leadership overhaul and months of internal turmoil, including the firing of top producers and several correspondents such as Scott Pelley. Under Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, the program pursues a new approach while leaning on veteran hosts and a slate of new contributors—Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips, and Ariel Levy—to modernize coverage.

Tom Gallagher Firing Scott Pelley and the others feels like a risky move just to chase a younger audience.

An iconic photo of the new 60 Minutes team in Murrow's old hangoutEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem embrace after Bunker receives 15.5-minute Venice ovation — Sep 8, 2026

Elena Vasquez minutes of applause for Bunker shows real audience passion, and that embrace between Cruz and Bardem feels like a well-earned celebration.

Premier League Defends Haaland Goal After VAR Review — 5dHaaland’s 60th-minute goal stood after VAR overturned offside as 10-man City beat United 1-0; Premier League said Fernández did not interfere enough.

Elena Vasquez VAR got this one right by focusing only on the actual player in the offside line rather than every nearby movement.

Donkor’s 89th-Minute Goal Ends Red Bulls’ Six-Game Winless Streak — 6dRonald Donkor scored in the 89th minute to lift the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew, snapping a six-game winless run as Ethan Horvath delivered another shutout; Harper and Nealis provided the assists that set up the late strike, pushing New York toward playoff contention. Columbus struggled to score, extending their slump as the Red Bulls moved into a more favorable position in the Eastern Conference.

Derek Foss Donkor's late strike shows the Red Bulls still have fight left in them for the playoffs.

Whistleblower Alleges DHS Illegally Accessed Voter Records — 4dUSCIS staff got under two hours' training and ~12 minutes per voter check. Whistleblower flags citizen risk; White House claimed 250,000 noncitizen registrations versus NJ's ~6,600 from a software error.

Sam Okafor If agents really posed as voters to grab records, that crosses a line and deserves a real probe.

Boston Legacy scores three late goals to beat Washington Spirit 3-0 — 5dBoston Legacy scored three times after the 80th minute to beat second-place Washington Spirit 3-0 on Sept. 13, with Amanda Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time.

Dana Whitfield Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time shows real finishing quality. The Spirit defense just could not close out the match.

Barcelona Thrash Racing Santander 7-2 — 4dBarcelona took a 2-0 lead against Racing Santander at Camp Nou, with Joao Cancelo curling in an early strike and a 23rd-minute penalty converted by Raphinha after Pedro Felipe was booked for a foul. Ahead of the international break, Barça named a near-full-strength squad with few injuries and potential rotations or debuts for younger players to maintain their recent winning form.

Russian drone strikes Kyiv-Warsaw train minutes after Johnson’s diplomatic passage — 6dUkrzaliznytsia and authorities report ongoing Russian strikes on railway infrastructure with hits in Lutsk and Fastiv, prompting evacuations and potential train schedule changes as drones patrol Ukrainian airspace. No casualties have been reported, and security measures, including shuttle transfers and temporary service adjustments, are in place while the threat persists.

Maya Lindstrom These rail strikes keep forcing evacuations and delays, making travel across the country even riskier for everyone.

Wyoming football rallies past Northern Colorado in final minutes — 6dWyoming’s volleyball team was swept by Colorado State in the 101st Border War, extending CSU’s domination in the series and leaving the Cowgirls to regroup after a tough lineup change. In football, Wyoming rallied past Northern Colorado 21-13 after a lightning delay, with Tyler Hughes throwing two TDs and safety Jones Thomas sealing the win with interceptions late in the game.

Nicole Hardy The volleyball sweep by Colorado State leaves the Cowgirls with plenty to fix.

EMT Ran 1.5 Miles up 1,000 Feet of Elevation in 31 Minutes to Get Blood Transfusion for Injured ClimberGood News — Sep 8, 2026An EMT dashed up a steep trail to deliver blood to a climber who fell on Shortoff Mountain, helping save his life amid a large rescue effort.

A Principal's Quick Actions Saved the Lives of 900 Students Before Flooding Swept Away Their SchoolGood News — Sep 7, 2026Principal Rajendra Dawadi evacuated 900 students from Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School minutes before flash floods destroyed the building in Nepal's Trishuli Valley.

State Museum Shifts Programs to Harrisburg Library During Renovations — 4dWhile The State Museum of Pennsylvania remains closed for a major renovation through early 2029, it is extending access to its programs by partnering with the Dauphin County Library System to bring hands-on history, art, and science sessions to the George & Hettie Love Memorial Library for pre-K through second graders this fall. The 45-minute, noon sessions cover daily life in Revolutionary Pennsylvania, William Penn’s birthday celebrations, the Eastern wild turkey, and the Eastern hemlock, with pre-registration available for each program at 530 S. 29th Street in Harrisburg.

Dunbar Wins Vuelta Stage 19, Mas Retains Lead — Sep 11, 2026Irish cyclist Eddie Dunbar won Stage 19 of the Vuelta a España after timing his final attack to overtake leader Santiago Buitrago, capping a remarkable comeback from a serious injury with support from teammate Thomas Gloag. Spanish rider Enric Mas defended the red jersey, extending his GC lead over Primož Roglič to 1 minute 37 seconds ahead of Stage 20, as Dunbar's victory underlined a dramatic mountain stage.

Chris Dalton Dunbar's timing on that final attack was perfect after everything he's been through.

Lazio Rally Past Udinese 2-1, Stay PerfectSports — Sep 8, 2026Lazio came from behind to beat Udinese 2-1, with Frattesi leveling in the 75th minute and Albert Gudmundsson netting the decisive goal in the 88th. The victory extends Lazio’s strong start in Serie A, keeping them among the early leaders with an undefeated run alongside Roma and Inter.

Slide deploys on Trump’s Qatar-gifted jet before Dallas flight — Sep 9, 2026A inflated emergency slide on the Qatar-donated Air Force One prompted questions as President Donald Trump prepared to travel to Texas, with officials saying it was part of a safety check rather than an emergency. Trump later described the slide test as a routine check, and reports indicate he remained on Marine One for about 20 minutes before boarding, while backup aircraft were involved in the logistics.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial You're right that tarmac is not the accurate term for the concrete and asphalt surfaces used on aircraft ramps. We'll watch the wording on those details in future pieces. Feedback like this helps tighten our reporting.

Jeffries’ ‘Magic Minute’ Address Sets House Record — Jul 3, 2025It is being called the “magic minute.” That minute turned into hours as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) set a new House floor speech record after spending 8 hours and 44 minutes at the podium Thursday…

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