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Trump says biased outlets must be fair and he must block fake news — Sep 22, 2026In this 76-second clip President Donald J. Trump states that biased news outlets have an obligation to be fair and that he has an obligation not to allow fake news. The video is circulating widely. @WhiteHouse

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Chris Dalton Everyone benefits when news stays factual, but presidents blocking coverage sets a bad example for future ones.

Republican emails went to spam. Google denies it was political bias.2 sources — 4h

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DOJ files misconduct complaints against seven Minnesota judges over immigration interviews — Sep 30, 2026The Justice Department filed judicial misconduct complaints against nearly all active federal judges in Minnesota over interviews discussing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, alleging their remarks showed bias and breached ethics rules. It also urged them to recuse themselves from Department of Homeland Security cases, while judges defended speaking publicly about judicial independence and the rule of law.

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Marcus Bell Judges speaking out about due process in immigration cases isn't misconduct, it's their duty to uphold the rule of law against overreach.

EEOC sues Harvard to obtain faculty hiring records in bias probe — Sep 30, 2026The EEOC sued Harvard in federal court to compel it to provide hiring records for an investigation into alleged discrimination against white, Asian, male and heterosexual applicants and employees. Harvard says it has responded to the inquiry and argues the investigation is an overbroad, retaliatory effort by the Trump administration.

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California Court Orders Return of 650,000 Seized Ballots — Sep 24, 2026California Supreme Court unanimously ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco to return about 650,000 ballots, ruling his seizure from a 2025 special election unlawful.

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Maya Lindstrom The court was right to stop the sheriff from interfering with official election procedures.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Texas Plans Sixth Execution, Second in Week — Sep 22, 2026Texas is poised to execute Ker’Sean Olajuwa Ramey by lethal injection for the 2005 Edna triple-murder, occurring a week after his co-defendant LeJames Norman was put to death. Ramey’s appeals have challenged jury racial bias and his counsel’s effectiveness, while officials note the case heightens Texas’ ongoing slate of executions this year.

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Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — Sep 17, 2026A Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

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Casting Calls Span Seven U.S. Cities — Sep 16, 2026Stacker’s current-city roundups show ongoing Casting Networks listings across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta for short films, feature films, reality TV, game shows, and even a music video, with roles such as Lyna, Leon, Bianca, Tom, Callie, and other ensemble parts. The listings vary in compensation, including SAG SCALE and non-union rates, and repeatedly feature recurring roles like Lyna (Minor) and the Unique Couples/Transformation shows, underscoring broad local acting opportunities.

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Tom Gallagher Those Lyna and Unique Couples roles keep coming up everywhere. Seems like they want the same type of people over and over.

Feds Accuse Berkeley Law of Racial Admissions Bias — Sep 9, 2026Federal investigators from the Justice Department and Education Department concluded that UC Berkeley Law systematically discriminated against white and Asian applicants, using race-based prompts and other tactics to advance diversity goals even after the 2023 Supreme Court ruling. The findings, aligned with the Trump administration’s push to roll back race-conscious admissions, cite a significant disparity in admission odds—berating Black applicants with much higher odds of admission compared with similarly qualified white applicants—and call for enforcement action and a voluntary resolution.

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Tom Gallagher The Supreme Court ruling was clear, so these race-based prompts and tactics need to end to restore fair admissions.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey Activate Defense PactWorld — 5dSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to activate collective-defense measures under the Mecca alliance and swiftly deploy previously agreed forces and military capabilities to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks. The move puts Pakistan’s defense commitments to Riyadh to the test after Islamabad had earlier said a military response was not under discussion.

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Wichita Approves $325,000 Naftzger Park BollardsWorld — 3dIn Columbia, police said a reported pursuit was actually a nonviolent person in crisis who was taken to a hospital after negotiators intervened. In Dogsthorpe, a man in his 60s was found dead in the street; police are treating the death as unexplained and continuing their investigation.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Three rollover crashes send people to hospitalsAuto — 4dA cyclist in Columbia, Missouri, was rescued from beneath an overturned vehicle after a crash on Business Loop 70 and taken to a trauma center; the collision briefly closed part of the road. Separate overturn crashes in Cheshire and Peterborough also sent drivers or passengers to hospitals, with roads closed or emergency crews responding at the scenes.

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Six-Time All-Star Sam McDowell Dies at 84 — 2dSix-time All-Star Sam McDowell, Cleveland strikeout king with 2,453 career Ks, died at 84. DiBiasio called his life a story of redemption.

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Columbia Man Arrested After Five Trail Nudity ReportsWorld — 1dColumbia police arrested 32-year-old Draquawn Jennings on a warrant for four counts of sexual misconduct after investigating five reports of a nude man on the MKT Trail since May. Police used camera footage to help locate his vehicle near the trail, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Saudi Arabia Opens Probe Into Flydubai Cockpit StabbingWorld — 23hSaudi Arabia opened a safety probe into a Sept. 30 flydubai cockpit attack that forced an emergency landing with 172 aboard; Israel says it was never invited to join.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Vacant Homes Catch Fire Across CitiesWeather — 4dFires broke out at vacant or abandoned homes in Knoxville, Syracuse and Fort Wayne, prompting road closures and, in Syracuse, firefighters to battle from outside after dangerous conditions and partial collapse. A separate fire at a Columbia mobile home was brought under control, with the cause and any injuries still unknown.

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Cities Revive Police Programs, Expand PatrolsPolitics — 3dCities are debating how police staffing, enforcement and budgets affect public safety: Duluth is restarting volunteer patrol and reserve programs, while Columbia plans a tax-funded expansion of its force even as advocates dispute whether increased enforcement explains rising downtown crime reports. Elsewhere, Minneapolis neighborhood organizers favor investing in community services over more armed officers, while Seattle and Burlington leaders face pressure to fund police alongside non-police alternatives.

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Flydubai Co-Pilot Allegedly Stabs Captain, Flight Diverts — Sep 30, 2026A Flydubai co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, sending the jet into a steep dive before passengers and crew overpowered him and landed in Saudi Arabia.

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Priya Raman They need stricter mental health checks for cockpit crews after this incident.

Earth, Wind & Fire plans three Southern concerts — 3dEarth, Wind & Fire has announced spring concerts in Brandon, Mississippi, Savannah, Georgia, and Columbia, South Carolina, with longtime members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson in the lineup. The Brandon show is set for April 17, 2027, Savannah’s for April 24, and Columbia’s for April 27; ticket sale details vary by venue.

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Spurs' Tobias Harris out for preseason — 3dSpurs forward Tobias Harris will miss the preseason with a left calf strain suffered during training camp, leaving his availability for San Antonio’s Oct. 20 opener against Oklahoma City uncertain. Coach Mitch Johnson said the team will not rush his return.

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Flock Camera Vandalism Reported Across Two StatesPolitics — 2dAuthorities reported a wave of Flock camera vandalism, including eight cameras damaged or knocked down in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, where four people have been charged, and at least seven vandalism reports in Columbia, Missouri. The incidents come amid protests and privacy concerns over the surveillance system; Spartanburg officials say they have not found misuse and credit the cameras with helping solve crimes.

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Israel Faces Scrutiny Over Foreign Pilot Checks — Sep 30, 2026Israel will tighten security checks and verify the identities of pilots flying into the country after a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, which passengers and crew helped bring to a safe landing in Saudi Arabia. Flydubai has cautioned against premature conclusions as the incident is investigated.

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Country History Recalls October 7 Milestones — 3dHistorical retrospectives spotlighted country music milestones and losses, calls to defend a free press alongside Hubert Humphrey’s criticism of the Nixon administration, and a Girl Scout book collection added to a Greenville library. Another look back covered the Dodgers’ 1955 World Series win, Columbia River negotiations, warnings over arms shipments to Egypt, and James Dean’s death.

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AfD Gains in Saxony-Anhalt Prompt Some Migrants to Consider Leaving — 2dSaxony-Anhalt's 83-seat legislature elected AfD's Tobias Rausch as speaker Tuesday after the party fell three seats short of a majority on Sept. 6.

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