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CBP Officer Convicted of Using Gun and Badge to Assault Four Women — 2dA Customs and Border Protection officer, Luis Uribe, was convicted on 11 counts for raping and robbing four Chinese-descended women who were sex workers in Chicago’s suburbs in 2022, using his badge and a government gun and now faces a mandatory minimum of seven years to life in federal prison. The two-week trial heard prosecutorial emphasis on the victims’ credibility despite defense assertions, with Uribe offering minimized claims in court before the verdict was read.

Kennedy Tells Vaccine Skeptics They Have Friend in White House — 2dRFK Jr. told Children's Health Defense on Sept. 17 they have a "strong and steadfast friend at the White House" as four measles deaths were reported in Pennsylvania.

Rachel Meyers Parents with real safety questions deserve an ally in government rather than blanket mandates.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Ease Blood-Component Rules, Retain Whole-Blood Ban — 1dThe Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has further relaxed policies on blood, allowing members to decide, based on personal conscience, whether to accept or donate four main blood components (red cells, white cells, plasma, platelets) and to receive products derived from donated blood. The organization, however, maintains its longstanding ban on whole-blood transfusions and notes that decisions on blood use remain a personal conscience matter, with prior updates permitting members to store their own blood for future care.

Marcus Bell This update could mean fewer Witnesses face conflicts during major surgeries.

Rams’ Garrett Set for Surgery, Misses Four Games — 5dLos Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett will miss at least four games after arthroscopic knee surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, with no clear timeline for his return beyond an earliest four-week window. Head coach Sean McVay said the timeline depends on how the knee responds post-surgery, and Garrett delivered a candid assessment after a 27-7 Week 1 loss to the 49ers that his performance was far from his best.

House Democrats Seek to Block Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal — 2dFour House Democrats introduced a resolution Thursday to block Trump's Saudi nuclear deal, which lacks an explicit ban on uranium enrichment or spent fuel reprocessing.

Elena Vasquez The resolution makes sense given the classified letters and missing safeguards. Proliferation risks need full public review first.

Cavaliers land Peyton Watson on $88 million deal after late push — 2dCavaliers landed Peyton Watson on a four-year, $88 million deal after a late push; Harden recruited him by call and text during free agency.

Sam Okafor The money is steep if his health issues keep popping up, but a breakout season like his could pay off if he holds up through the playoffs.

Four Dead, Child Critical After Houma Stabbings — 6dAt least four dead and a child critical after Houma stabbings; 47-year-old Kaegan Jude Solet named person of interest, with outlets split on whether he is in custody.

Aetna Bundles All Cancer Authorizations for Medicaid Members Starting in September — 2dAetna expanded bundled prior authorizations across all cancer types for Medicaid members effective Sept. 1, 2026, replacing an average of four separate filings with one request.

Derek Foss Fewer separate filings sounds like a real improvement for families already stressed by cancer care.

Samsung India Policy Chief Rajiv Aggarwal Resigns After Four Years — 4dSamsung India's head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, is stepping down after nearly four years, serving his last week, with the reason for his resignation not disclosed. He oversaw Samsung’s government relations and policy/ESG matters amid regulatory pushes on pre-installed state-run apps and e-waste rules, and previously worked at Uber and Meta.

Marcus Bell After roles at Uber and Meta, Aggarwal brought solid experience to Samsung's government ties. They will need someone just as capable to handle ongoing policy challenges.

Lawyers Seek Withdrawal From Combs’ $100M Lawsuit — 3dSher Tremonte moved to quit Combs' $100M suit, saying fees are over 90 days in arrears and he cut contact for four months. Combs says he switched over unapproved bills.

Maya Lindstrom Combs blaming unapproved charges feels like a convenient excuse when the real issue is a $100 million suit going nowhere.

Early Voting Begins in Four States for 2026 Election — 2dVoters across Northern Virginia will face local ballot items, from Fairfax City’s consideration of a 1% local sales tax earmarked for school and transit projects to Loudoun County’s $356.5 million in bonds for schools, safety, and transportation, alongside three constitutional amendments on voting, abortion, and related rights. The ballot also features high-profile federal and state races, including U.S. Senate and House contests and a Prince William County special House of Delegates election, with early voting already underway in several states.

Postmaster General Reportedly Tells Confidants He Wants to Resign — 3dFour people say Postmaster General David Steiner told confidants he wants to resign; one source said he "didn't come on board to get beat up like this." USPS: "absolutely zero validity."

Dana Whitfield Steiner's resignation would only add more chaos when the Postal Service already struggles with losses and election deadlines.

Oregon Ohio and Pennsylvania high school football scores from Sept. 18 — 1dAcross regions, high school football dominates the sports slate with regional score updates and key matchups. Highlights include Oregon's top-ranked games and early results, Columbus-area scores, an Ohio Streetsboro-Roosevelt preview with standout players, and Bucks County Week Four updates.

Sam Okafor Bucks County had a couple of tight games in week four that could shake up the standings before October.

Rams’ Myles Garrett Set for Surgery, IR Stint — 6dLos Angeles Rams star edge rusher Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, forcing him to miss at least four games with a return potentially in four weeks. The quartet of upcoming matchups includes the Giants, Broncos, Eagles and Bills, with a possible return as soon as Week 5 or Week 6 after the operation.

Elena Vasquez Four weeks minimum on IR after knee surgery might be optimistic if the recovery doesn't go smoothly.

Job Listings Updated Across Four Regional Markets — 2dLocal outlets highlight ongoing job openings across various sectors, including weekly listings and roles at Applied Industrial Technologies with options such as part-time, work-from-home, and seasonal positions. Additional postings cover general managerial and skilled labor opportunities across automotive, construction, and snow-removal-related roles.

16th Street Baptist Church opens visitor center on bombing anniversary — 4dOn 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.

Kosovo court to deliver verdict in trial of four ex-KLA leaders — 5dThe Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague will deliver the verdict in the case against the Kosovo Liberation Army leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi, and Rexhep Selimi on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity tied to 1998-99, with a decision expected on September 16. A panel of four international judges will determine guilt or innocence after a lengthy trial, a development with wide implications for Kosovo, the EU, and regional dynamics.

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — 19hInter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

The Story of the Four Chaplains on the SS DorchesterGood News — FROM 1943Clergy of four faiths give life jackets to soldiers

ICE Agent Arrested on Minneapolis Shooting Charges — 3dICE agent Christian Castro, 52, was arrested in Minneapolis and booked into Hennepin County Jail on four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor for falsely reporting a crime in connection with a Jan. 14 shooting tied to Operation Metro Surge, with federal prosecutors also pursuing charges for making false statements to investigators. Authorities say his custody followed a prolonged legal process across Texas and Minnesota, involving joint actions by state and federal agencies as he faces both state and federal proceedings.

Charles Spencer Memoir Revives Diana Royal Controversy — 4dCharles Spencer’s memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister was stolen from a truck in the Netherlands just days before its worldwide release, with four copies concealed in black plastic and triggering police investigations amid extreme security concerns. Publishers and insiders describe the incident as highly suspicious and potentially aimed at leaking one of the year’s most anticipated books, prompting a race to secure serialisation and publication plans.

Pusheen’s first game joins four others on Apple Arcade — Sep 8, 2026

Xavi Leaves Depay Out of First Netherlands Squad — 1dNew Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez omits Memphis Depay from his first Netherlands squad for Nations League fixtures, while naming Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël and keeping Virgil van Dijk in the squad for multiple tests. The reshuffle signals a rebuild under Xavi, pairing returning players like Joey Veerman with fresh faces as the Oranje prepare for Germany, Serbia, and Greece across four matches.

Marcus Bell Including van Bommel and Zechiël while keeping van Dijk should help blend experience with new energy for those Nations League matches.

Houthis attack four Saudi cities, injuring 73 as tensions rise — Sep 8, 2026

Jared Kim Saudi leaders need to find a way to de-escalate before more people get caught in the middle.

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