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PBS NewsHour
most recent: 2:14 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
This beaming sculpture will shine from earth’s orbit — and probe the politics of space
At UN, unrepentant Trump set to rattle foes, friends alike
As aid checks go out, farmers worry bailout won’t be enough
Pope warns Lithuanians to guard against anti-Semitism
U.S. considers limit on green cards for immigrants on benefits
The Guardian
most recent: 3:05 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Brett Kavanaugh accuser will testify before Congress on Thursday
Russian passport leak after Salisbury may reveal spy methods
'Things are getting worse': economic collapse looms again in Zimbabwe
Iran says response to terrorist attack on military parade will be 'crushing'
Brexit: Corbyn under pressure from all sides over 'people's vote'
The Raw Story
most recent: 3:35 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Russian state TV goes into overdrive defending Trump’s genitalia: ‘Stormy’s expectations are unreasonably high’
GOP consultant warns Republicans they are about to be swamped by a ‘pink wave’ of women voters who hate Trump
WATCH: Conservative columnist shuts down C-SPAN caller who says Kavanaugh allegations amount to ‘bra-snapping’
Kavanaugh accuser to testify Thursday in Senate: lawyers
Ex-assistant FBI director calls out Trump for treating Sessions like a ‘consigliere’ who must remain loyal to the mob
AlterNet
most recent: 3:35 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Is the Rise of Social Media Proof That We're All Narcissists?
Ex-Assistant FBI Director Details How Trump's Treatment of AG Sessions Is 'An Extension of the Mob Family Mentality'
Iran President Blames US-Backed Gulf State for Terror Attack — And Vows to Confront Trump at UN General Assembly
Fox News' Judge Jeanine Goes on Unhinged Rant About Kavanaugh — And Spews Lies That Were Already Debunked by Her Own Network
Lindsey Graham Says He's Made Up His Mind to Vote for Kavanaugh Regardless of Christine Blasey Ford Allegations
Zero Hedge
most recent: 3:14 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
New Footage Shows China Testing "Rare" Hypersonic Glide Weapon
WaPo Concealed Kavanaugh Party Claim From Public After Coordinating With Accuser: Strassel
Is The Oil Burden A Rising Problem?
"Lifelong Friend" Of Kavanaugh Accuser Denies Attending Party; Ford To Testify Thursday
Dershowitz Damns Ford's "Outrageous" Demands: "Every Civil Libertarian Should Be Outraged...It's Insane"
The Onion
most recent: 1:24 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Sean McDermott Wonders If He Still Needs To Act Angry Even If Everyone Already Knows Bills Going To Lose
Over 417,000 Hours Of Private Presidential Conversations Discovered After No One Remembered To Turn Off Richard Nixon’s Tape Recorder
Polite High School Football Team Runs Around Banner That Took Hours To Make
Skittles Unveils New Liqui-Gels For Fast-Acting Fruity Flavor
Comey: Mueller May be In ‘Fourth Quarter’ Of Investigation
Think Progress
most recent: 2:54 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
A week after Hurricane Florence, flood waters still inundate North, South Carolina
Keystone Pipeline gets green light from State Department
Here’s how a Texas militia planned to assault Islamic convention participants in Houston
Hundreds of migrants who crossed US border into Canada have been deported
Nikki Haley contradicts Giuliani, says U.S. not seeking regime change in Iran
Common Dreams
most recent: 1:04 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Rouhani Blames US-Backed Gulf State for Terror Attack, Vows to Confront Trump at UN General Assembly
Nationwide Walkout Planned to Show Solidarity with Sexual Assault Survivors as Ford Reaches Tentative Deal to Testify
As Trump Vows to Rid DOJ of 'Lingering Stench,' Ted Lieu Warns of Obstruction of Justice if Rosenstein is Fired
Fearing Courthouse Arrests Under Trump's Crackdown, Undocumented Immigrants Refuse to Testify in Domestic Abuse Cases
As Polls Show Toss-Up Over Texas Senate Seat, Cruz Uses First Debate to Attack O'Rourke's Increasingly Popular Progressive Proposals
The Nation
most recent: 5:54 PM EDT, Friday, September 21
For Red-State Democrats, There Is Only One Choice: Vote ‘No’ on Kavanaugh
Michael Moore: How Democrats Paved the Way to Trump
Grassley Knows Exactly What He Was Doing 35 Years Ago—Scheming to Ban Abortion
How Conspiracy Theories Unite the International Far Right
The Brazilian Elite’s Plan to Destroy the Workers’ Party Has Failed
Mother Jones
most recent: 2:59 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Sen. Lindsey Graham Says He Doesn’t Want “to Ruin This Guy’s Life Based on an Accusation”
Giuliani Has Been Told to Stop Advocating for Foreign Interests but Just Did It Anyway
Weekend Photo Wonkery
This New Poll Is Terrible News for Republicans
Ford Will Testify Thursday
Hot Air
most recent: 3:35 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Dem Sen. Mazie Hirono: Kavanaugh’s probably guilty of attempted rape because he’s a judicial conservative
How did Christine Ford not remember her “lifelong friend” in her letter?
NFL week 3 open thread
The top five reasons why top five lists don’t work: Sunday reflection
Will Christine Ford testify before the Judicial Committee Thursday?
The New York Times
most recent: 1:24 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Your Weekend Briefing: Brett Kavanaugh, Hurricane Florence, Russia
Christine Blasey Ford Reaches Deal to Testify at Kavanaugh Hearing
Trump Galvanized a Movement of Women. Kavanaugh Is Testing It.
Kavanaugh Was Supposed to Be a Midterm Boon for G.O.P. Not Anymore.
Trump Administration Aims to Sharply Restrict New Green Cards for Those on Public Aid
Washington Post
most recent: 2:14 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
The town that gave the world Spam is proud to be ‘autism-friendly’
Women don’t just face a gender pay gap. They also suffer from a stock options gap.
Hundreds mark Hurricane Maria anniversary near Trump resort
Men who allegedly shot neighbor in mattress dispute arrested — again — after video surfaces
Man accused of kidnapping woman and masturbating on her given ‘one pass,’ won’t go to prison
Chicago Tribune
most recent: 12:55 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
'Incredibly frustrated': Inside the GOP's effort to save the Kavanaugh nomination
Trump holds his fire as advisers urge him not to dismiss Rosenstein
Major flooding lingering more than a week after Florence
Kavanaugh accuser commits to 'open' hearing on Thursday
As trade war aid checks go out, farmers worry bailout won't be enough
Detroit Free Press
most recent: 12:44 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Lawyer defended Iraqi immigrants while keeping cancer secret
Feds: Man sneaked into Flint school with loaded semi-automatic
Why did Twitter allow ad promoting female genital cutting?
Police: Suspect in 2 western Michigan deaths fatally shot himself
Ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick again ordered to pay $1.5 million to city
San Jose Mercury News
most recent: 1:09 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Kavanaugh accuser commits to hearing
The Latest: Top Dems again urge FBI review of Ford’s claims
Quick Cook dinner: Salmon, Mushroom and Bok Choy Rice Bowls
Dozens of cars towed, two arrested after sideshows in Oakland
The trick to making bacon-wrapped everything
Philadelphia Inquirer
most recent: 3:09 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
3rd quarter: Eagles 13, Colts 13 - Live updates
With Patricia Racette, O18 unveils a reimagined 'La Voix humaine'
Bill Cosby will be sentenced this week. At least two of his accusers want him imprisoned
Two dead, dozens sickened from weekend overdoses in Philly
Philadelphia soda tax cut sugar intake by African American youth
Los Angeles Times
most recent: 6:14 AM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Climate change swells ranks of refugees as Trump administration retreats to the sidelines
Number of immigrants in U.S. illegally could be double the widely accepted estimates, study suggests
Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford reaches tentative deal to testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday
Maryland warehouse shooting victim was a newlywed
Six siblings of Arizona GOP congressman endorse his opponent
Reuters
most recent: 3:14 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Volume spikes on sector reshuffle, quadruple witching
Opposition candidate takes lead in Maldives presidential election
Accuser of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh to testify on Thursday
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten to avenge military parade attack
Islamic state's Amaq agency posts video of men allegedly involved Iran attack
CBS
most recent: 1:55 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Ford commits to public hearing on Kavanaugh accusation this Thursday
Fighting the Sandy Hook lies
House control edges toward Democrats: CBS News poll
Theresa May says she believes Iran is holding up its end of the nuclear deal
Christine Blasey Ford's congresswoman: Give her "the respect she deserves"
NBC
most recent: 12:04 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
New layer of armed security added to Florida school
As aid checks go out, farmers worry bailout won't be enough
Bill Cosby to be sentenced for sexual assault
Police use DNA to arrest 'NorCal Rapist' suspect in crimes that spanned 15 years
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reopens after Kilauea eruption
ABC
most recent: 10:19 AM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Watch billions of tons of ice collapse at once: Climate change impact on Greenland
'Tribe' of good Samaritans offer hot food, showers after tornado blacks out Ottawa
Burials begin as deaths from capsized ferry rise to 224
Iran fears plot by US and its Gulf allies as pressure grows
Militants attack Iran military parade, killing at least 25
CNN
most recent: 1:14 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers said she has committed to testifying in an open hearing about her allegation
What Sen. Mazie Hirono wants to know about Kavanaugh
McConnell calls Trump about his Kavanaugh tweets
100 kegs. A stripper. Wild parties. Kavanaugh classmate details senior year of high school
NYT columnist defends accuser with his own powerful story
Financial Times
most recent: 2:24 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Comcast chief pledges Sky independence
China’s export machine moves up the value chain
Trump’s Supreme Court plans face dramatic showdown
China tightens trade tension with rejection of US talks
Iran accuses US of ‘starting a war’ over sanctions
BBC
most recent: 2:29 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
US tells Iran to 'look in the mirror' after Ahvaz attack
Maldives election: 'Opposition ahead' in early count
France removes toxic tyres from failed reef project
Swiss voters reject 'fair food' plans
Abhilash Tomy: Rescue mission to reach injured Indian sailor
NPR
most recent: 2:59 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
PHOTOS: As Florence Floodwaters Rose, Rescuers Helped Hundreds Of Animals In Danger
Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford To Testify Thursday
Meet Nevada's 'Trump Of Pahrump'
One Year After The Las Vegas Shooting, 2 Survivors Remember
California Launches New Effort To Fight Election Disinformation
Haaretz - (Israel)
most recent: 1:54 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Taiwan hair salon covers swastika logo after protesters urinate in front of store
U.K. band Wolf Alice defends Eurovision move, says boycotting Israel not hypocritical
Russia's claims on downed plane over Syria are dubious, but will usher in new reality for Israel
Israel rejects Russian claims: Syria strike was coordinated, we didn't hide behind downed Russian plane
Russia vs. Israel: The contradicting accounts of the downing of a plane over Syria
China Daily
most recent: 7:34 PM EDT, Friday, September 21
Photo
Hits, howls 'N' heroes
Joshua braced for 'toughest test since Klitschko clash'
Digest
Pep confidant thriving in China's 'crazy' second tier
Russia Today
most recent: 2:14 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Iran’s elite guards vow ‘deadly’ revenge as Tehran blames US & allies for parade attack
China’s ‘Peace Ark’ ship makes maiden visit to Venezuela (VIDEO)
Like Americans, Germany now learns of US decisions from Twitter – Foreign Minister
‘We didn’t hide behind any aircraft’: Israel insists its jets not to blame for downing Russian Il-20
Australia's strawberry needle scare spreads to New Zealand
Al-Jazeera - (Qatar)
most recent: 3:34 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Maldives opposition 'takes lead' in tense presidential poll
Trump travel ban: Waiver process remains long, unclear
Philippines landslide: Anger over quarry operations in area
Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows to avenge Ahvaz attack
Swiss region of St Gallen votes to ban 'burqa' in public places
CBC
most recent: 2:24 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Rouhani says group behind military parade attack financed by Gulf states
Christine Blasey Ford to testify Thursday about Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations
Paul Simon wraps up farewell tour back home
Chinese navy hospital ship docks in Venezuela amid economic crisis
U.K. opposition Labour plans to give workers a third of seats on company boards
DW - (Germany)
most recent: 2:24 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
First Latin American woman head of UN General Assembly calls for multilateralism
French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity hits record low
Ghana: Women struggle to secure land rights
US warns of Sudan protests against DW show 'Shabab Talk'
Arab Gulf states in the Horn of Africa: What role do they play?
France 24
most recent: 12:34 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten to avenge military parade attack
Glyphosate, the issue poisoning Macron's government
UK's divided Labour ponders second Brexit vote at party conference
Foreign ministers vow to champion women’s rights at first all-female summit
Bannon vows to set up 'war rooms' to boost anti-EU radical right
Sydney Morning Herald
most recent: 3:29 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
3D-printed gun mastermind Cody Wilson jailed on sex assault charge
Ford agrees to testify before Senate panel about Kavanaugh allegations
The United Nations has entered its darkest hour
Cocaine worth more than $24m found hidden in Texas prison bananas
Picture Editor's Choice, September 24, 2018
Toronto Star
most recent: 2:59 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Kavanaugh accuser will testify Thursday in front of Senate Judiciary Committee
Burials begin as deaths from capsized ferry rise to 224
Russia blames Israel for downing of plane by Syrian forces
Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford moved over 4,800 kilometres to reinvent her life. It wasn’t far enough
U.S. considers limit on green cards for immigrants on benefits
National Post
most recent: 2:59 PM EDT, Sunday, September 23
Landlords want a rebrand: Why a Hamilton group wants to be called ‘rental housing providers’
Trump drains oxygen from Canada’s foreign policy with Trudeau and Freeland bound for UN
At the UN, an unrepentant Trump is set to rattle foes and friends alike
‘ISIL have got to the children now’: Chechnya’s young, unpredictable jihadists
Florida man gets 20 years in jail for stealing cigarettes from convenience store
