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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 52mWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 2hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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Tom Gallagher I wonder if this award downplays the line between church and state even when the honoree supports founding ideals.

First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center1 source — 3hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 5hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 7hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 9hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 11hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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Derek Foss This honor shows how our core ideas can reach far beyond politics when someone like this pope speaks up for them.

First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center1 source — 12hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 16hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 18hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 21hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 23hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Receives Liberty Medal, Recalls Founding Ideals — 14hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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US official says orbital weapons deployed as other nations' systems stay hidden — 2dU.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the United States has deployed on-orbit space control weapons; he did not name the systems.

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Dana Whitfield It's alarming the US admits to orbital weapons while rivals hide theirs, risking an unchecked arms race that could cripple global satellite networks.

Judge Rules Wisconsin Mosque Leader Can Be Deported Over Security Concerns — 5dAn immigration judge has ruled that Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, can be deported from the United States over national security and foreign policy c… — by Andrew Powell

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Dana Whitfield This decision risks dividing the Milwaukee Muslim community without enough public proof of any actual threat.

Nevada Guard Returns From Historic Epic Fury MissionWorld — 2dMore than 200 Nevada Air National Guard airmen and four C-130s returned to Reno after a six-month, short-notice deployment supporting Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command region. The 152nd Airlift Wing transported personnel and munitions during the operation; commanders said the unit completed its mission without losses.

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Son Heung-min Eyes Scoring Record in South Korea Friendly — 2dThe articles preview international soccer matchups including South Korea–Uzbekistan, the United States–Canada, Guatemala–Suriname, Italy–Turkey and Rwanda–Kenya, with lineups or squad updates and broadcast information. Guatemala need a win and help elsewhere to reach the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, while Suriname need only a point; the other previews highlight teams testing squads or seeking to build momentum.

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Derek Foss Uzbekistan will be tough to break down but South Korea looks strong enough to get the win.

Iowa Medicaid Fraud Unit Reports 37 Convictions at Lowest National Cost — Sep 24, 2026Iowa’s Medicaid fraud unit reported 37 convictions and $3.9 million in recoveries, posting strong results despite being among the nation’s smallest units. As a state task force develops recommendations due in October, officials and a former agency director say more proactive enforcement, coordination and potentially increased staffing and funding could strengthen fraud prevention.

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U.S. Destinations Showcase Diverse Natural WondersEnvironment — Sep 27, 2026The articles spotlight nature-focused destinations across the United States, from Guadalupe Mountains National Park’s ancient fossil reef and Kaniksu National Forest’s lakes and wildlife to Olympic National Park’s celebrated quiet, Bellevue Beach Park on the Ohio River, and the remote reefs and rain forests of American Samoa’s national park. They highlight opportunities for hiking, water recreation, wildlife viewing and cultural experiences, with American Samoa especially notable for its low visitor numbers.

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Rubio says US will prioritize national interest over international order under Trump — Sep 23, 2026Secretary Rubio states that the United States will always act in its national interest rather than that of the international order while President Trump is in office. The clip from the Department of State is spreading due to its direct arti

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Suspected Iranian Hacker Extradited in $3.4B Case — 5dIranian-Turkish dual national Amir Barati was extradited from Montenegro to the United States to face charges tied to an alleged Iran-linked hacking campaign that began in 2013. Prosecutors say the operation breached thousands of university email accounts and stole academic data and intellectual property valued at about $3.4 billion; the extradition is a rare instance of an accused Iran-linked hacker being brought to a U.S. court.

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Tom Gallagher Extraditing him from Montenegro proves the US can still reach Iran-linked hackers when the evidence is this strong.

Rubio voices hope reform efforts at UN will continue — Sep 24, 2026In a 52 second statement Secretary Marco Rubio expresses hope that reform efforts at the United Nations will continue. He stresses the commitment to remove bureaucracy and waste while holding the institution accountable to American taxpayer

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