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NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says

Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.

Al Jazeera · 17 Sept 2026
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Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico

Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.

Al Jazeera · 17 Sept 2026
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Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks

President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.

Al Jazeera · 17 Sept 2026
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Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies, upgrading diplomatic ties

Both sides agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.

Al Jazeera · 16 Sept 2026
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US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade

The comments from a US CENTCOM spokesperson come amid continued tensions over shipping through the vital waterway.

Al Jazeera · 16 Sept 2026
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‘People don’t have money’: Syrian fuel hikes deepen economic pain

Higher diesel and petrol prices are pushing up transport and food costs across an already impoverished Syria.

Al Jazeera · 16 Sept 2026
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Here's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths

No one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths.

NPR News · 16 Sept 2026
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What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 years

The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump's demands for lower rates.

Al Jazeera · 16 Sept 2026
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House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk

The legislation was named for the late South Carolina Republican. It gives the president authority to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas from Russia, such as China and India.

NPR News · 16 Sept 2026
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For checkpoint and settler attack news, Palestinians tune into the radio

Palestinians in the West Bank navigate Israeli road closures and attacks with help from a local radio station.

Al Jazeera · 16 Sept 2026
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Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups

The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation as fallout from his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour grows.

Al Jazeera · 16 Sept 2026
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Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup

Brighton come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, to shock Manchester United as slow start continues.

Al Jazeera · 16 Sept 2026
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You'd expect homeowners to save their stuff. Federal policy pays them to leave it

NPR dug into the upside-down world of FEMA flood insurance in coastal areas, and found many homeowners have no financial choice but to let their homes collapse.

NPR News · 16 Sept 2026
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Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse

Al Jazeera · 16 Sept 2026
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House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue

NPR News · 16 Sept 2026
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House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

The House of Representatives has held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to provide additional information on his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

NPR News · 16 Sept 2026
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Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian

The Interior Secretary says the move is necessary to combat what he calls ideological bias.

NPR News · 16 Sept 2026
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US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries

Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro's removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.

Al Jazeera · 16 Sept 2026
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