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IOWA
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US–Immigration-Crime Victims
After rescinding protections, ICE is moving to deport more immigrants who were victims of crime
SUMMARY: A man detained by authorities days after he nearly died in an Iowa shooting is one of a growing number of crime victims who have been targeted in the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Felipe de Jesus Hernandez Marcelo was shot in June during an attempted robbery in Muscatine, Iowa, and has been detained since he got out of the hospital. In January, Immigration and Customs Enforcement rescinded a policy that had shielded many victims from detention and removal. The number of people applying for visas that allow some victims and their families to remain in the country has plummeted since then. Others have been detained unexpectedly by ICE as they go through the lengthy application process.
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US–Immigration-Crime Victims-ABRIDGED
After rescinding protections, ICE is moving to deport more immigrants who were victims of crime
SUMMARY: A man detained by authorities days after he nearly died in an Iowa shooting is one of a growing number of crime victims who have been targeted in the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Felipe de Jesus Hernandez Marcelo was shot in June during an attempted robbery in Muscatine, Iowa, and has been detained since shortly after he got out of the hospital. In January, Immigration and Customs Enforcement rescinded a policy that had shielded many victims from detention and removal. The number of people applying for visas that allow some victims to remain in the country has plummeted since then. Others have been detained unexpectedly by ICE as they go through the lengthy application process.
WORDS: 965 – MOVED: 09/15/2025 11:08 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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US–Trump-Walz
Trump wouldn’t call Minnesota governor after Democrat was slain but now blames him for raised flags
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he would have ordered flags lowered to half-staff after the assassination of a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker if the governor had asked, but Trump at the time refused to even call the governor. On Monday, Trump was questioned about why he lowered flags for conservative activist Charlie Kirk but not for former Democratic state House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was killed in June. Trump said he would have acted if Minnesota’s governor had requested it. However, Trump previously refused to call the governor, dismissing it as a “waste of time.”
WORDS: 501 – MOVED: 09/15/2025 6:37 p.m. CDT
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US–Election 2026-Minnesota Governor
Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic VP candidate, says he’ll seek a third term as Minnesota’s governor
SUMMARY: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll seek reelection to a third term in the 2026 elections. He’s hoping to beat the odds to become the longest-serving governor in a state where voters have usually said two terms were plenty. Walz was picked by then-Vice President Kamala Harris to be her running mate on the 2024 Democratic ticket. He’s been a sharp critic of President Donald Trump since then. In a campaign video posted on YouTube, Walz said he’s running because his work isn’t done and he wants to make Minnesota a place where everyone has a chance to succeed.
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Target-Next Day-Delivery
Target steps up next-day parcel delivery as discounter tries to narrow gap with rivals
SUMMARY: Target is expanding its next-day delivery of parcel shipments to 35 of the nation’s top 60 metropolitan markets by the end of next month, marking 22 new cities this year, as the discount retailer aims to narrow the gap with the likes of Amazon. That means that its next-day delivery expansion will go to 54% of the U.S. population, up from 20%, according to Gretchen McCarthy, Target’s chief supply chain and logistics officer. San Diego and Orlando and Tampa, Florida are on the list. Target plans to add 20 more cities for next-day delivery by next year. In comparison, online behemoth Amazon expanded the number of same-day delivery sites by more than 60% in 2024 for its Amazon Prime members, and serves more than 140 metro areas.
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US–Minneapolis Shooting-Homeless Camp
More than a dozen injured in Minneapolis shootings at homeless camp and near transit station
SUMMARY: Eight people have been injured in a shooting at a homeless camp in Minneapolis, with four in critical condition. The incident happened Monday night, just hours after another shooting nearby left five injured. Police say no arrests have been made in either case. The homeless camp is located on private property and has been at the center of a legal battle between the owner and city officials. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced plans to clear the camp after the investigation. The property owner criticized the city’s response, calling for more support for those affected by the violence.
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US–UnitedHealthcare-CEO Killed
New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
SUMMARY: A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against him. Judge Gregory Carro ruled Tuesday that although there is no doubt that the killing was not an ordinary street crime, New York law doesn’t consider something terrorism simply because it was motivated by ideology. The ruling came as Mangione made his first court appearance in the state case since February. The 27-year-old Ivy League graduate has attracted a cult following as a stand-in for frustrations with the health insurance industry after Thompson was fatally shot in Manhattan in December.
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OKLAHOMA
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US–Election Misinformation-Oklahoma Schools
Oklahoma court stops social studies standards with 2020 election misinformation from taking effect
SUMMARY: The Oklahoma Supreme Court is putting on hold proposed new social studies standards for K-12 public school students that include conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. The state’s high court issued a temporary stay on Monday while a lawsuit challenging the new standards is being litigated. The court’s order directs the State Department of Education to keep the previous social studies standards in place while the case is being decided. At the direction of state Superintendent Ryan Walters, the standards were revised to include language about the 2020 election and that the source of the COVID-19 virus was a Chinese lab.
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SPORTS
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IOWA
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FBC–Upside-Down Big 12
The Big 12’s unexpected rise: Houston, Utah, UCF and Arizona are a combined 11-0. Are they for real?
SUMMARY: Houston coach Willie Fritz has seen it all in college football. His team is off to a 3-0 start, but he knows it’s too early to celebrate. Houston, Utah, UCF, and Arizona, all Big 12 bottom-dwellers last season, are now a combined 11-0. Houston hasn’t been tested yet, and Utah’s win over UCLA led to the firing of Bruins coach DeShaun Foster. As league play begins, Fritz emphasizes the importance of moving on from past successes and failures. The Cougars already have one Big 12 win and aim to continue their momentum.
WORDS: 943 – MOVED: 09/16/2025 10:12 a.m. CDT
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FBN–Steelers
Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson will watch from the bench after kick-returning flub
SUMMARY: Kaleb Johnson’s mistake in Pittsburgh’s loss to Seattle has cost him his role as kick returner. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says Johnson is off special teams in the “short term” following a pivotal miscue against the Seahawks when Johnson failed to chase after a live ball, leading directly to a Seattle touchdown. Tomlin believes in Johnson’s talent and plans to give him a chance to recover from the error. Johnson, a third-round pick, was averaging 23.9 yards per return before the incident. Pittsburgh faces challenges with injuries in their defense as they prepare to play New England next week.
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KANSAS
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FBN–Chiefs Analysis
The Chiefs’ 0-2 start is about as concerning as Patrick Mahomes leading the team in rushing
SUMMARY: Patrick Mahomes has been the Kansas City Chiefs’ leading rusher in their first two games, raising concerns about their offense. The Chiefs have started the season 0-2, losing to the Chargers and the Eagles. Mahomes has been forced to run because of offensive struggles, including injuries and suspensions affecting key players. The Chiefs’ passing game has faltered, with Mahomes throwing for just 187 yards against the Eagles. The Chiefs face a crucial game against the Giants on Sunday night on the road.
WORDS: 862 – MOVED: 09/15/2025 2:18 p.m. CDT
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US–Athletes-Burglaries-Charges
Suspect in Seattle home invasions of Macklemore and celebrity athletes pleads not guilty
SUMMARY: A man accused of breaking into the homes of Seattle-area celebrities and pepper-spraying people he encountered inside has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. He appeared in court on robbery charges related to the violent robbery of musician Macklemore’s home in June. Patrick Maisonet was arrested in August on unrelated robbery charges and pleaded not guilty. Police say Maisonet and accomplices used bear spray on Macklemore’s 22-year-old nanny before stealing sports memorabilia. He’s also charged with the violent break-in at Ichiro Suzuki’s home in February and football player Richard Sherman, in March. Other alleged burglaries occurred while celebrity athletes were away.
WORDS: 556 – MOVED: 09/15/2025 12:22 p.m. CDT
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FBN–On Football-Tush Push
Problems officiating the tush push could be the new argument to support banning it
SUMMARY: The Super Bowl rematch turned into bully ball highlighted by the NFL’s ugliest play. Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles pushed — literally — their way past Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, 20-17, on Sunday. Hurts scored a touchdown on a tush push and the Eagles used the play seven times to help hand the Chiefs their first three-game losing streak with Mahomes and send them to their first 0-2 start since 2014. The NFL tried to ban to the tush push following a proposal from the Green Bay Packers in the offseason but fell two votes short of eliminating it.
WORDS: 712 – MOVED: 09/14/2025 11:54 p.m. CDT
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ATH–Worlds-Tinch Comeback
American Cordell Tinch goes from the ‘couch’ to gold medalist in the track and field worlds
SUMMARY: From “the couch” to a world champion. That’s how American Cordell Tinch summed up his victory in the 110-meter hurdles at the track and field world championships in Tokyo. Tinch powered through in Lane 7 in a time of 12.99 seconds with silver for Orlando Bennett of Jamaica (13.08) and bronze for fellow Jamaican Tyler Mason. Tinch has the fastest time of the season in this event (12.87). He sat out of the sport for three years and only returned in 2022.
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FBC–Upside-Down Big 12
The Big 12’s unexpected rise: Houston, Utah, UCF and Arizona are a combined 11-0. Are they for real?
SUMMARY: Houston coach Willie Fritz has seen it all in college football. His team is off to a 3-0 start, but he knows it’s too early to celebrate. Houston, Utah, UCF, and Arizona, all Big 12 bottom-dwellers last season, are now a combined 11-0. Houston hasn’t been tested yet, and Utah’s win over UCLA led to the firing of Bruins coach DeShaun Foster. As league play begins, Fritz emphasizes the importance of moving on from past successes and failures. The Cougars already have one Big 12 win and aim to continue their momentum.
WORDS: 943 – MOVED: 09/16/2025 10:12 a.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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FBN–Vikings Analysis
Vikings feel the growing pains with young quarterback J.J. McCarthy after flop vs. Falcons
SUMMARY: The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of work to do on offense this week after more struggles on that side of the ball. New quarterback J.J. McCarthy had a rough game in the home opener after a three-touchdown rally in the fourth quarter of his debut. The Vikings moved inside the 20-yard line only once in the 22-6 loss to Atlanta. Now McCarthy is expected to miss the next game at Cincinnati because of a sprained ankle. Coach Kevin O’Connell said the decision won’t be performance-related. The Vikings were disappointed by how little support they provided McCarthy on Sunday.
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FBN–Vikings-Injuries
Vikings QB McCarthy’s sprained ankle will keep him out for next game vs. Burrow-less Bengals
SUMMARY: Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will likely miss the next game with a sprained ankle, according to coach Kevin O’Connell. McCarthy didn’t miss any game time during Minnesota’s 22-6 loss to Atlanta. He passed an initial medical evaluation and got his foot taped for extra support after the injury occurred late in the third quarter. The ankle pain worsened overnight, O’Connell said, and the decision to sideline McCarthy for the game against Cincinnati this Sunday was not performance-related. Carson Wentz, who joined the Vikings two weeks ago, will start against the Bengals.
WORDS: 659 – MOVED: 09/15/2025 2:08 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Yankees-Twins
Woods Richardson fans 11 in Twins’ 7-0 win, dropping Yankees 5 games behind Blue Jays
SUMMARY: Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0. New York dropped five games back of AL East-leading Toronto with its second straight loss. The Yankees’ lead for the top AL wild card was cut to one game over Boston. Woods Richardson walked three and gave up two hits against the AL’s highest-scoring team. Kody Funderburk, Travis Adams and Pierson Ohl each threw a scoreless inning.
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FBN–On Football-Tuesday Takeaways
5 years later, Carson Wentz can throw to Justin Jefferson
SUMMARY: Carson Wentz finally gets to throw to Justin Jefferson five years and five teams later. J.J. McCarthy’s ankle injury opens the door for the Wentz-to-Jefferson combination that Philadelphia Eagles fans desperately wanted to see in 2020. Now, it’ll happen for the Minnesota Vikings. Several other NFL teams could be turning to backup quarterbacks in Week 3. The Bengals won’t have Joe Burrow for a few months. The Commanders may not have Jayden Daniels. The Jets could be without Justin Fields. The 49ers already played a game without Brock Purdy.
WORDS: 806 – MOVED: 09/16/2025 11:28 a.m. CDT
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MISSOURI
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FBN–Chiefs Analysis
The Chiefs’ 0-2 start is about as concerning as Patrick Mahomes leading the team in rushing
SUMMARY: Patrick Mahomes has been the Kansas City Chiefs’ leading rusher in their first two games, raising concerns about their offense. The Chiefs have started the season 0-2, losing to the Chargers and the Eagles. Mahomes has been forced to run because of offensive struggles, including injuries and suspensions affecting key players. The Chiefs’ passing game has faltered, with Mahomes throwing for just 187 yards against the Eagles. The Chiefs face a crucial game against the Giants on Sunday night on the road.
WORDS: 862 – MOVED: 09/15/2025 2:18 p.m. CDT
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US–Athletes-Burglaries-Charges
Suspect in Seattle home invasions of Macklemore and celebrity athletes pleads not guilty
SUMMARY: A man accused of breaking into the homes of Seattle-area celebrities and pepper-spraying people he encountered inside has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. He appeared in court on robbery charges related to the violent robbery of musician Macklemore’s home in June. Patrick Maisonet was arrested in August on unrelated robbery charges and pleaded not guilty. Police say Maisonet and accomplices used bear spray on Macklemore’s 22-year-old nanny before stealing sports memorabilia. He’s also charged with the violent break-in at Ichiro Suzuki’s home in February and football player Richard Sherman, in March. Other alleged burglaries occurred while celebrity athletes were away.
WORDS: 556 – MOVED: 09/15/2025 12:22 p.m. CDT
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FBN–On Football-Tush Push
Problems officiating the tush push could be the new argument to support banning it
SUMMARY: The Super Bowl rematch turned into bully ball highlighted by the NFL’s ugliest play. Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles pushed — literally — their way past Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, 20-17, on Sunday. Hurts scored a touchdown on a tush push and the Eagles used the play seven times to help hand the Chiefs their first three-game losing streak with Mahomes and send them to their first 0-2 start since 2014. The NFL tried to ban to the tush push following a proposal from the Green Bay Packers in the offseason but fell two votes short of eliminating it.
WORDS: 712 – MOVED: 09/14/2025 11:54 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Reds-Cardinals
Stephenson hits 3-run double, Reds beat Cardinals 11-6 and close within 2 games of last NL wild card
SUMMARY: Tyler Stephenson hit a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-6 to close within two games of the New York Mets for the last NL wild card. Cincinnati scored eight runs in the final three innings and ended a three-game losing streak, getting back to .500 at 75-75. St. Louis has lost six of seven, falling to 73-78 and 4 1/2 games behind the Mets. Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, recovered from a strained right shoulder that had sidelined him since July 30, singled on the first pitch he saw and added his first double at home since April 14.
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FBC–Upside-Down Big 12
The Big 12’s unexpected rise: Houston, Utah, UCF and Arizona are a combined 11-0. Are they for real?
SUMMARY: Houston coach Willie Fritz has seen it all in college football. His team is off to a 3-0 start, but he knows it’s too early to celebrate. Houston, Utah, UCF, and Arizona, all Big 12 bottom-dwellers last season, are now a combined 11-0. Houston hasn’t been tested yet, and Utah’s win over UCLA led to the firing of Bruins coach DeShaun Foster. As league play begins, Fritz emphasizes the importance of moving on from past successes and failures. The Cougars already have one Big 12 win and aim to continue their momentum.
WORDS: 943 – MOVED: 09/16/2025 10:12 a.m. CDT
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OKLAHOMA
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FBC–Upside-Down Big 12
The Big 12’s unexpected rise: Houston, Utah, UCF and Arizona are a combined 11-0. Are they for real?
SUMMARY: Houston coach Willie Fritz has seen it all in college football. His team is off to a 3-0 start, but he knows it’s too early to celebrate. Houston, Utah, UCF, and Arizona, all Big 12 bottom-dwellers last season, are now a combined 11-0. Houston hasn’t been tested yet, and Utah’s win over UCLA led to the firing of Bruins coach DeShaun Foster. As league play begins, Fritz emphasizes the importance of moving on from past successes and failures. The Cougars already have one Big 12 win and aim to continue their momentum.
WORDS: 943 – MOVED: 09/16/2025 10:12 a.m. CDT
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