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Suicide bombing at Kohat mosque kills 16 during Friday prayers — 23hAt least 16 killed when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed a Kohat police mosque during Friday prayers on Sept. 18, 2026; gunmen fought police as rescues began.

Two Rutgers Alumni Killed After Falling Onto Manhattan Subway Tracks — 14hNavam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, both 24, were killed by a No. 4 train at Spring Street after Kaul fell and Chitre went down after him, investigators say.

Abyei Clashes Kill 26, Injure 82 — 1dAt least 26 killed and 82 injured in Ngok Dinka-Misseriya clashes at Abyei's Amiet Common Market after two men were killed on successive days, UNISFA said.

Russian attack on Balakliia kills two and injures two — 1d

Zelenskyy Launches Carpathian Eight Summit for Regional Cooperation — 22hZelenskyy launched the Carpathian Eight summit in Bukovel Sept. 18-20 with seven neighbors and the EU, with EUR1 billion in deals expected as strikes killed two in Zhytomyr.

Jared Kim This summit with neighbors and the EU might finally deliver some real economic help if the billion euros in deals hold up.

UN mission cites possible US war crimes in Iran strikes and Iran abuses — 1dU.N. mission finds reasonable grounds U.S. war crimes in Minab school strike; Iranian officials say about 120 children among more than 150 killed. Also cites Iranian crimes against humanity.

Senate Stalls AI ‘Kill Switch’ Proposal as Lawmakers Debate Regulation — 1dSen. John Kennedy’s push to require artificial intelligence companies to install emergency “kill switches” was blocked in the Senate after fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul objected… — by Andrew Powell

Priya Raman Forcing companies to build in emergency stops sounds reasonable on paper but risks slowing down useful AI development without clear evidence of the threat.

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.

Indictment charges five in alleged Russian plot to kill US dissident — 3dFive remain at large after a Sept. 15, 2026 indictment charged them in an alleged Russian plot to kill a Washington dissident; a Brooklyn recruit declined a $40,000 murder offer.

Sam Okafor Turning down forty thousand dollars for a killing shows some people still have a conscience even in these plots.

Gaza Apartment Collapse Leaves Eight Dead, Dozens Missing — 3dA six-story Gaza City apartment collapsed overnight, killing at least eight including children; more than 60 were reported missing as crews dug by hand.

Typhoon Dolphin Drives Most of China's August Disaster Losses — 1dGlacier-collapse mudslide at a Tibet-Nepal border left 43 dead and 519 missing in China; the broader disaster killed more than 1,400 across both countries.

Priya Raman Twelve million people hit in one month means crop damage will push up food prices for everyone this winter.

Oxford United Withdraws ‘United 93’ Range, Apologizes — 20hOxford United withdrew 'United 93' jerseys matching the call sign of the 9/11 Flight 93 crash that killed 44; the club apologized Sept. 18, 2026.

Chris Dalton They clearly need tighter checks on new products before anything goes on sale.

Second Sunni Cleric Killed in Iran in Week — 4dSecond Sunni cleric in a week killed outside his Zahedan home Sept. 14; Saravan clashes left three security members and five gunmen dead, state TV said.

New Hampshire Judge Rejects Pamela Smart New-Trial Bid — 1dPamela Smart remains the only person still imprisoned in her husband's 1990 killing after Judge Jack Kennedy denied her new-trial petition in a 55-page order.

Maya Lindstrom After thirty years it's fair to say the trial evidence and verdict should finally be left alone.

Caleb Flynn Faces Trial in Wife’s KillingEntertainment — 3dCaleb Flynn, a former pastor and American Idol contestant, is set to stand trial in Ohio on charges including aggravated murder for the shooting death of his wife, Ashley Flynn, whom prosecutors say he killed and then staged to look like a break-in. The case centers on a chaotic 911 call, the couple’s two daughters, and a two‑week jury trial in which Flynn’s defense argues the evidence may not prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

Trump administration directs wildlife agency to ignore accidental species deaths — 1dUSFWS Director Nesvik’s Sept. 14 memo limits unlawful “take” to intentional harm, writing that felling a tree is not a take of roosting bats unless done to kill or capture them.

Derek Foss Focusing enforcement on intent should reduce pointless lawsuits against regular property owners.

Five Killed, Five Injured in Kansas House FireWorld — 4dA house fire in Independence, Kansas killed five people—four children and their grandmother—and left five others hospitalized, including the children's mother, as investigators work to determine the cause. Community response includes memorials at the scene and a GoFundMe effort to assist with funeral and medical expenses.

Two Killed, Eight Injured in Amish Buggy Crash — 4dA crash on Route 25 in Canton, N.Y., involving a pickup truck and an Amish buggy killed two people and left multiple others seriously injured, with investigators from the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and multiple agencies handling the scene.

Illinois Mom’s Husband Stands by Her as Prosecutors Detail Alleged Plot — 1dThe husband of an Illinois mother accused of killing their 2-year-old son continues to support her as prosecutors detail allegations surrounding the child’s death and her behavior… — by Andrew Powell

Five Killed in Chatsworth Crashes; Victims Named — 3dA SUV collided with a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth, leaving at least two people dead and numerous others injured as firefighters work to extricate passengers. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. at Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue, and investigators are evaluating the circumstances.

Kirk Family Files Claim Over Ignored Rooftop Warning at UVU Event — 2dKirk family notice, filed a day before the anniversary, alleges UVU chief texted 'I got you covered' on rooftop risk before the shot from 400-plus feet that killed him.

Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills At Least 67, Dozens Missing — 2dAt least 67 dead at al-Zaraa gold mine in RSF-held West Kordofan; Jabara: "We don't know how many more are still inside" without heavy machinery.

16th Street Baptist Church opens visitor center on bombing anniversary — 3dOn the 63rd anniversary of the Klan bombing that killed four girls, 16th Street Baptist Church opened a visitor center as hundreds gathered and both gubernatorial candidates marked the day.

Maya Lindstrom Both candidates showing up together is a small sign that politicians can still respect this history without turning it into a fight.

ISIS-K Aide Gets 20 Years for Role in Kabul Airport Bombing — 2dMohammad Sharifullah got 20 years for ISIS-K support tied to the 2021 Kabul Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. troops; the jury did not find him responsible for the deaths.

Priya Raman Twenty years is fair for the support role, but the lack of direct responsibility for the deaths still leaves justice incomplete.