Border Patrol Comes to Media Crew’s Rescue

Eight Border Patrol agents rescued an MS NOW news crew after their SUV got stuck while filming in Texas’ Big Bend desert, highlighting how unforgiving border terrain can humble anyone who enters it.Story SnapshotAn...
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Carrier Arrival Raises Stakes Near Strait of Hormuz

The USS George Washington carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East to help secure vital waters near Iran, signaling a high-stakes shift...
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U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates

President Trump moved from tariffs to outright import bans on select Canadian goods, signaling a sharper turn in a trade fight that now risks real costs for families and workers on both sides of the border.Story SnapshotU.S. tariffs of 50% on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods triggered dollar-for-dollar Canadian retaliation.Canada’s counter-tariffs hit about $20 billion in U.S. imports with 15%, 25%, and 50% rates starting September 8.Trump said it was “time to teach Canada” after talks collapsed, as tensions escalated.Economists warn the tit-for-tat raises recession risks in Canada and adds costs for U.S. consumers.What Triggered The Latest EscalationU.S.-Canada trade...
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Homicide Ruling Leads to First Arrest

Police say the state medical examiner ruled Tasia Fortune’s death a homicide, and officers have made the first arrest tied to the case.Story SnapshotJackson Police arrested a 51-year-old man in the homicide of Tasia Fortune.The state medical examiner determined Fortune’s death was a homicide, shifting the probe.Police secured search and arrest warrants before taking the suspect into custody.Investigators said additional arrests could follow as evidence is processed.What Police Confirmed About the ArrestJackson Police said they arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging behind a vacant home in early...
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Lawyer’s Al-Qaeda Past Triggers Outrage on 9/11

One small handoff at a 9/11 ceremony sparked a firestorm because symbols still matter.Story SnapshotNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave a 9/11 ceremonial...
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Gunpoint Kneeling Inside U.S.-Funded Detention Hotel

Witnesses say police in Equatorial Guinea pointed rifles at U.S.-deported migrants inside a Malabo hotel, forcing them to kneel at gunpoint.Story HighlightsThree witnesses and video described police aiming rifles at deportees in a Malabo hotel.Reports say armed officers dragged detainees from rooms and threatened them during late-night raids.The hotel holds migrants sent under a U.S.–Equatorial Guinea transfer deal reported at $7.5 million.Rights groups and U.S. reports cite a pattern of abuse and arbitrary detention in Equatorial Guinea.Armed Confrontation Reported Inside Malabo Detention HotelReuters reported that police “pulled firearms” on migrants deported from the United States, with three witnesses describing...
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Malibu Sinkhole Engulfs Nicolas Cage Estate

A 30-by-30-foot sinkhole swallowed the driveway of Nicolas Cage’s Malibu beachfront home, exposing how fragile a costly coastal neighborhood has become.Story SnapshotDriveway collapse on Sea Level Drive created a massive sinkhole, no injuries reported.Officials tied the failure to coastal erosion driven by high surf and tides.Emergency crews first responded to a suspected gas-line incident at about 5:45 a.m..Malibu identifies Sea Level Drive as vulnerable to sea-level rise and erosion.What Happened on Sea Level DriveLos Angeles County fire crews reached the 31600 block of Sea Level Drive around 5:45 a.m. after a report of a possible gas-line issue. They found...
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Judge Blocks NYC Rideshare Deactivation Law

A federal judge halted New York City’s new “just cause” rideshare law, saying Uber and Lyft likely have a valid constitutional challenge, leaving safety...
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Scammers Hijack Woman’s Bank Account

An 80-year-old woman could not buy food for three weeks after scammers hijacked her bank account, freezing her access to money.Story SnapshotScammers tricked an 80-year-old into revealing bank login details, locking her out.Account takeover is a common elder fraud tactic flagged by federal and financial agencies.Guidance says banks should be alerted fast and may reimburse unauthorized payments.Older adults report rising losses, with large-dollar harms climbing in recent years.What Happened To The VictimBritish tabloid reporting says an 80-year-old woman followed instructions from a scammer and logged into her bank, exposing her details. The criminal then took over the account. The...
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Head-of-State Immunity Challenged in U.S. Drug Case

Lawyers for Nicolás Maduro asked a U.S. judge to throw out drug charges by claiming head-of-state immunity, forcing a rare clash between criminal law and international rules.Story SnapshotDefense filings in New York argue heads of state are exempt from foreign criminal cases.Prosecutors are set to answer before scheduled arguments, putting the issue squarely before the court.Commentators say U.S. nonrecognition of Maduro undercuts personal immunity and narrows his options.The ruling could shape how U.S. courts handle foreign leaders accused of non-official crimes.What Maduro Asked the Court to DoDefense counsel filed papers in Manhattan federal court seeking dismissal of drug-trafficking charges...
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