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Israeli President Pardons Soldier in Palestinian Killing — 6hHerzog pardoned Elor Azaria on Sept. 19, 2026, clearing the record for the 2016 Hebron head-shot killing of wounded Palestinian Abdel Fattah al-Sharif; the IDF chief had opposed it over lack of remorse.

Jared Kim This pardon overlooks how the soldier shot a wounded Palestinian without justification and weakens military discipline overall.

Suicide bombing at Kohat mosque kills 16 during Friday prayers — 1dAt 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 — 1dNavam 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 — 2dAt 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

Senate Stalls AI ‘Kill Switch’ Proposal as Lawmakers Debate Regulation — 2dSen. 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.

Zelenskyy Launches Carpathian Eight Summit for Regional Cooperation — 1dZelenskyy 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.

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.

UN mission cites possible US war crimes in Iran strikes and Iran abuses — 2dU.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.

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.

Man Killed in Sorrento Shark Attack — 1dEmergency services are responding to a suspected shark attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth’s north, with the beach closed, multiple crews on scene, and at least one swimmer reported missing as authorities search the water. The incident follows a recent high-profile shark attack in Geraldton and comes as patrols begin for the summer season.

Second Sunni Cleric Killed in Iran in Week — 5dSecond 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.

Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills At Least 67, Dozens Missing — 3dAt 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.

Oxford United Withdraws ‘United 93’ Range, Apologizes — 1dOxford 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.

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.

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.

New Hampshire Judge Rejects Pamela Smart New-Trial Bid — 2dPamela 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.

Two Killed, Eight Injured in Amish Buggy Crash — 5dA 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.

Five Killed, Five Injured in Kansas House FireWorld — 5dA 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.

Trump administration directs wildlife agency to ignore accidental species deaths — 2dUSFWS 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.

Illinois Mom’s Husband Stands by Her as Prosecutors Detail Alleged Plot — 2dThe 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

Kirk Family Files Claim Over Ignored Rooftop Warning at UVU Event — 3dKirk 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.

Arbitrator orders Uber to pay $40 million after driver ejects passenger on freeway — 2dA California arbitration awarded Emily Normandin-Parker's parents $40 million, holding Uber and the driver liable after he abandoned the 23-year-old and her friend at an unsafe gore point on State Route 73, where Emily was later killed. The ruling criticized Uber's safety practices and prompted statements from the family and Uber, which disputes liability.

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.