EDITION · SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 UPDATED 18:14 UTC

1. 02

   Five arrested in suspected terrorism plot near RAF Fairford

   #3 · leadertelegram.com · wgauradio.com · PerthNow · Hindustan Times · Al Jazeera · +70 more

   +1 RELATED · Five arrested near RAF Fairford as counter-terrorism police investiga…

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2. 03

   Zelensky urges Trump and major powers to increase pressure on Russia

   #4 · Reuters · Al Jazeera · The Hill · France 24 · NBC News · +68 more

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3. 04

   Pope Leo XIV draws huge crowds during first official visit to France

   #5 · France 24 · AP News · DW · BBC · The New York Times · +64 more

   +2 RELATED · Pope Leo XIV draws large crowds during visit to France · Pope Leo XIV draws huge crowds for open-air Mass in Paris

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4. 05

   Six killed in Athens building explosion near Acropolis

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5. 06

   Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Use Expanded Voter Eligibility Database

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   +2 RELATED · Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Use Expanded Voter Citiz… · Courts allow Ohio citizenship proof rule and expanded federal voter c…

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6. 07

   Nor’easter floods Northeast, disrupts travel and leaves tens of thousands without power

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   +1 RELATED · Nor’easter floods Northeast coast, cuts power and disrupts travel

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7. 08

   Russian and Ukrainian strikes leave 10 dead as aerial attacks intensify

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8. 09

   Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day Strait of Hormuz proposal

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9. 10

   Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium concerts canceled over severe weather

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   +1 RELATED · Ed Sheeran cancels Gillette Stadium concerts as nor’easter approaches

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10. 11

    Bangkok declared disaster zone as severe flooding forces thousands into shelters

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11. 12

    Delegates walk out as Netanyahu defends Israel’s wars in UN address

    #13 · The Hill · The Times of Israel · BBC · Ynetnews · The Jerusalem Post · +47 more

    +1 RELATED · Netanyahu defends Israel’s Gaza war at UN as delegates walk out and p…

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12. 13

    Trump and Xi End Washington Summit With Trade-Truce Extension but Few New Agreements

    #14 · The Hill · BBC · NPR · CNBC · Yahoo · +47 more

    +5 RELATED · Trump presses Xi over reported Chinese support for Iran · Xi urges cooperation with U.S. during White House summit with Trump · Trump hosts Xi for state visit focused on trade, technology and secur… · 2 more

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13. 14

    Trump administration asks Supreme Court to permit third-country deportations

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14. 15

    Appeals court upholds Pentagon’s Anthropic blacklist

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15. 16

    South African police hunt gunmen after two shootings kill 27

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16. 17

    White House excludes CNN from Air Force One press pool for Trump’s Tennessee trip

    #18 · record-eagle.com · aol.co.uk · NBC Los Angeles · Los Angeles Times · CBC · +43 more

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17. 18

    UN Security Council condemns escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

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18. 19

    Woman formally recants sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z

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19. 20

    Manchester City Reportedly Found Guilty of Most Premier League Financial Charges

    #21 · metro.co.uk · aol.co.uk · Al Jazeera · thejournal.ie · CBC · +41 more

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20. 21

    Two giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta on 10-year loan from China

    #22 · ABC News · The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · The New York Times · The Washington Post · Bloomberg · +37 more

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21. 22

    Iranian Leaders Use UN Visit to Signal Openness to U.S. Talks

    #23 · Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson · Institute for the Study of War · europa.eu · Fortune · shetnews.co.uk · +37 more

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22. 23

    Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with flooding, strong winds and high surf

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    +1 RELATED · Hurricane Nolo Lingers South of Hawaii, Raising Flood and Wind Threats

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23. 24

    U.S. and China agree on AI safety channel and continued tariff talks

    The Hill · Axios · tribune.com.pk · bdnews24.com · business-standard.com · +31 more

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24. 25

    New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after harassment and ethics inquiry

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    +1 RELATED · New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Resigns After Investigation Finds P…

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THE REST OF THE EDITION · 166 MORE

1. 26 Taylor Swift Releases ‘Showgirl Encore’ Deluxe Edition and ‘Patient Zero’ Video +1 WORLD 34 outlets
2. 27 OpenAI Reviews Agent Activity After User Images Were Shared and Government Sites Accessed WORLD 32 outlets
3. 28 Military delegation plane crashes in western DR Congo, killing at least 13 WORLD 32 outlets
4. 29 James Copenhaver, wounded at 2024 Trump rally, dies at 76 U.S. 32 outlets
5. 30 Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs meet as Houthi attacks intensify WORLD 30 outlets
6. 31 Iran says it remains open to diplomacy after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz proposal +1 WORLD 29 outlets
7. 32 Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for 2026 election +1 WORLD 30 outlets
8. 33 Starbucks to close 250 North American stores this week BUSINESS 30 outlets
9. 34 Australia investigates OpenAI agents’ unauthorized access as company discloses wider impact WORLD 29 outlets
10. 35 India and Pakistan Trade Accusations at UN General Assembly WORLD 28 outlets
11. 36 Israel says strikes killed Hamas finance chief and hostage captor in Gaza WORLD 27 outlets
12. 37 Pope Leo warns AI must serve humanity during France visit WORLD 28 outlets
13. 38 Volkswagen and Audi recall millions of vehicles over steering risk WORLD 28 outlets
14. 39 TikTok agrees to pay Alabama at least $100 million in teen safety settlement +1 WORLD 27 outlets
15. 40 Trump orders $810 million in congressionally approved funds rescinded WORLD 27 outlets
16. 41 Bill Gates calls for government oversight of AI, warns of catastrophic misuse BUSINESS 26 outlets
17. 42 Tens of Thousands Protest Madrid Housing Crisis After Elderly Tenant’s Eviction WORLD 25 outlets
18. 43 Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Hurricane Nolo approaches Hawaii WORLD 25 outlets
19. 44 Iraq Seeks US Exemption After Airports Halt Iran Flights WORLD 25 outlets
20. 45 White House asks OpenAI and Anthropic to delay UK testers’ access to new models BUSINESS 24 outlets
21. 46 Officials and Analysts Point to Weakened Russian Defences in Kaliningrad WORLD 24 outlets
22. 47 Thousands Still Missing After Nepal Floods as Avalanche Kills Two Guides WORLD 23 outlets
23. 48 Trump promotes ‘super intelligence’ label and rules out Bessent as AI czar TECHNOLOGY 23 outlets
24. 49 Meta’s Muse surges in popularity as security and platform disputes emerge TECHNOLOGY 23 outlets
25. 50 Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour After Ed Sheeran Tour Exit WORLD 22 outlets
26. 51 Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan as Islamabad denies involvement WORLD 21 outlets
27. 52 FAA Reviews Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch Affecting Some Approaches WORLD 21 outlets
28. 53 Surging Treasury Yields Deepen Concerns Over U.S. Debt Outlook BUSINESS 21 outlets
29. 54 DR Congo Ebola outbreak nears 7,800 cases amid health worker shortage TECHNOLOGY 21 outlets
30. 55 Russell holds off Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix WORLD 21 outlets
31. 56 Swiss voters reject stricter constitutional neutrality rules WORLD 20 outlets
32. 57 Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff amid uncertainty WORLD 20 outlets
33. 58 US and China Agree to AI Incident Channel After Trump-Xi Summit +1 WORLD 20 outlets
34. 59 U.S. Intelligence Assesses Saudi Arabia Has Not Ruled Out Nuclear Weapons U.S. 20 outlets
35. 60 Police Say Tasia Fortune Was Killed Before Her Body Was Hanged U.S. 20 outlets
36. 61 U.S. mortgage rates rise above 7% for first time in 20 months +1 U.S. 19 outlets
37. 62 More Than 100 Detained Outside UN as Netanyahu Defends Israel in Speech WORLD 20 outlets
38. 63 Reports: Mojtaba Khamenei Survived Hospital Strike Before Being Chosen as Iran’s Supreme Leader U.S. 19 outlets
39. 64 US Seeks to Join X’s Challenge to €120 Million EU Fine WORLD 19 outlets
40. 65 Apple releases iOS 27 with upgraded Siri and revamped Screen Time controls BUSINESS 18 outlets
41. 66 Jon Watts to Direct Next ‘Star Wars’ Film WORLD 18 outlets
42. 67 Chris Hansen Reacts to Robert Pattinson’s Portrayal in ‘Primetime’ WORLD 18 outlets
43. 68 Jalen Brunson Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ WORLD 18 outlets
44. 69 Presley Gerber Cremated as Family Receives Support After His Death WORLD 18 outlets
45. 70 Tenth woman found dead in Ekurhuleni as police investigate possible links WORLD 18 outlets
46. 71 New Mexico jury finds Meta liable over Facebook privacy claims WORLD 18 outlets
47. 72 Italy Approves School Veil Ban and 30% Cap on Pupils With Limited Italian WORLD 17 outlets
48. 73 Review Finds Security Failures Before Charlie Kirk’s Killing at Utah Valley University WORLD 17 outlets
49. 74 Stephen Curry, Warriors agree to two-year, $116 million extension WORLD 17 outlets
50. 75 White House TV pool resumes after judge orders outlets reinstated GENERAL 17 outlets
51. 76 Rockstar unveils $400 GTA 6 merchandise collection without the game TECHNOLOGY 17 outlets
52. 77 OpenAI pauses advanced model training after agents exceed instructions TECHNOLOGY 16 outlets
53. 78 U.S. National Debt Tops $40 Trillion as Economists Warn of Limited Fiscal Buffer BUSINESS 16 outlets
54. 79 Democrats Eye Senate Opportunities in Kansas, Texas and Other Republican-Leaning States U.S. 16 outlets
55. 80 Microsoft Reworks Copilot as Unified Business AI App +1 BUSINESS 16 outlets
56. 81 Suicide bombing at Pakistan checkpoint kills at least 11 GENERAL 16 outlets
57. 82 Pittsburgh-Area Pediatric Critical Care Doctor Killed in Home Stabbing U.S. 16 outlets
58. 83 Costco beats fourth-quarter estimates as tariff refunds boost profit BUSINESS 16 outlets
59. 84 Wall Street Rises as Bond Selloff Eases and Oil Retreats BUSINESS 15 outlets
60. 85 California Supreme Court Orders Riverside County Sheriff to Return 650,000 Ballots WORLD 16 outlets
61. 86 More Than 167,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Over False Inspection Marks U.S. 16 outlets
62. 87 2026 WNBA playoffs set to begin Sunday with eight-team field WORLD 15 outlets
63. 88 Akamai signs $11.6 billion cloud services deal with Anthropic BUSINESS 16 outlets
64. 89 Apple code leaks point to new HomePod mini, iPad mini and Apple TV 4K TECHNOLOGY 15 outlets
65. 90 Netanyahu Reportedly Received Emirati Warning Before Oct. 7 Attack WORLD 15 outlets
66. 91 Family First Credit Union CEO departs after ‘Lake America’ post BUSINESS 15 outlets
67. 92 White House press corps protests Trump ban on three outlets U.S. 14 outlets
68. 93 Energy Department Awards Nearly $2 Billion for Power Grid Upgrades BUSINESS 15 outlets
69. 94 Appeals Court Says Ohio and Tennessee Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Contracts BUSINESS 15 outlets
70. 95 Meta expands smart-glasses lineup while addressing privacy concerns TECHNOLOGY 15 outlets
71. 96 FDA Raises Thyroid Drug Recall to Highest Risk Level as Blood Pressure Medicine Is Recalled BUSINESS 15 outlets
72. 97 Putin undecided on Miami G20 invitation as opposition grows U.S. 15 outlets
73. 98 New York and Polymarket file dueling lawsuits over prediction-market regulation BUSINESS 14 outlets
74. 99 Nepal seeks climate action and grant aid after catastrophic glacier flood WORLD 14 outlets
75. 100 Ukraine and Russia expand long-range drone campaigns as faster systems challenge defenses WORLD 14 outlets
76. 101 Reports say CIA warned of possible Russian drone attacks in southern Europe WORLD 14 outlets
77. 102 Two fraternity leaders arrested in Madison hazing investigation U.S. 13 outlets
78. 103 FDA nominee Heidi Overton questioned on abortion medication, birth control and vaccines U.S. 14 outlets
79. 104 Tampa Bay counties declare emergencies as dengue cases rise HEALTH 14 outlets
80. 105 Nepal urges faster climate funding after deadly floods WORLD 13 outlets
81. 106 Navy confirms eight suicide attempts in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group U.S. 13 outlets
82. 107 White House Defends Government-Funded Trump Television Ads U.S. 13 outlets
83. 108 EU Warns Against Possible U.S. Diesel Export Restrictions U.S. 13 outlets
84. 109 Poland Says Fire at Starlink Ground Station Was Deliberate Sabotage WORLD 13 outlets
85. 110 Iowa judge dismisses Trump lawsuit over 2024 Des Moines Register poll U.S. 13 outlets
86. 111 Florida Officials Announce 20 Voter Fraud Cases U.S. 13 outlets
87. 112 Diesel prices surge as oil tops $100 and governments move to curb costs U.S. 12 outlets
88. 113 Wanted suspect, police K-9 killed during attempted arrest in Southeast Portland U.S. 12 outlets
89. 114 Senate Approves Pilot and Air Traffic Controller Mental Health Bills BUSINESS 12 outlets
90. 115 Priest Killed, Four Injured in Knife Attack at Polish Abbey WORLD 12 outlets
91. 116 ‘Unicorn Overlord’ Director Announces Action RPG ‘Dawngazer’ TECHNOLOGY 12 outlets
92. 117 Konami Marks Castlevania’s 40th Anniversary With Free Mobile Release, Sale and Concerts TECHNOLOGY 12 outlets
93. 118 Elizabeth Holmes reportedly set for Texas halfway house transfer in August 2027 BUSINESS 12 outlets
94. 119 Fighting spreads from Tigray into northern Ethiopia as peace deal unravels WORLD 11 outlets
95. 120 Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Beatified as Thousands Attend WORLD 11 outlets
96. 121 Cubs clinch second straight playoff berth as Crow-Armstrong reaches 40-40 +1 WORLD 10 outlets
97. 122 Reddit Moderator Ordered to Pay Nintendo $4.5 Million in Switch Piracy Case TECHNOLOGY 11 outlets
98. 123 France to Send Troops and Defences to Protect Saudi Oil Hub at Yanbu WORLD 11 outlets
99. 124 FBI investigates ShinyHunters claim of major personnel data theft TECHNOLOGY 10 outlets
100. 125 Xi Ends Washington State Visit With National Archives Tour U.S. 10 outlets
101. 126 Bob Pettit, NBA’s First MVP and Hawks Champion, Dies at 93 WORLD 10 outlets
102. 127 Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty over alleged Channel dinghy slashing WORLD 10 outlets
103. 128 Harrelson and McConaughey Explore Possible Family Connection in ‘Brothers’ WORLD 9 outlets
104. 129 Barry Diller’s People Inc. Withdraws MGM Resorts Takeover Offer BUSINESS 9 outlets
105. 130 Meta unveils $1,300 lightweight VR glasses at Connect TECHNOLOGY 8 outlets
106. 131 Bond Selloff Pushes Long-Term U.S. Yields Higher as Oil Rises WORLD 9 outlets
107. 132 Countries at UN call for reopening of Strait of Hormuz, condemn Iran and Houthi attacks WORLD 9 outlets
108. 133 West Nile virus deaths reported in Orange and Stanislaus counties HEALTH 9 outlets
109. 134 Borrowers Sue Education Department Over Canceled Loans Still Listed on Credit Reports BUSINESS 8 outlets
110. 135 Venezuela’s Rodríguez promises elections but gives no date WORLD 8 outlets
111. 136 Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Demo Set for October TECHNOLOGY 8 outlets
112. 137 Xbox Responds to Reports of PS5-Dominated GTA 6 Preorders TECHNOLOGY 8 outlets
113. 138 New ‘Unabomber’ Film Examines Ted Kaczynski’s Harvard Years WORLD 8 outlets
114. 139 Study links eating with a loved one to lower post-meal blood sugar HEALTH 8 outlets
115. 140 Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death remain undetermined U.S. 8 outlets
116. 141 Astronomers Trace Radio Emissions to Exoplanet Beta Pictoris b TECHNOLOGY 8 outlets
117. 142 Peltola campaign disputes report alleging mistreatment of staff U.S. 8 outlets
118. 143 Falcons Rout Packers at Lambeau Field WORLD 8 outlets
119. 144 Google to Launch AI Chips Into Space for Project Suncatcher Test TECHNOLOGY 8 outlets
120. 145 Reports: Ubisoft Zelda Spin-Off Would Have Starred Ganondorf TECHNOLOGY 8 outlets
121. 146 Bill Would Let Some Physically Demanding Workers Claim Full Social Security at 60 BUSINESS 8 outlets
122. 147 Disney raises prices for Disney+ and Hulu TECHNOLOGY 8 outlets
123. 148 U.S.-China trade truce extended through Jan. 10 as Xi visits Washington BUSINESS 7 outlets
124. 149 Portland coffee company withdraws plan for Gaza cafe BUSINESS 7 outlets
125. 150 US Crude Inventories Rise as Oil Prices Gain BUSINESS 7 outlets
126. 151 Caesars Shareholders Approve Fertitta Buyout BUSINESS 7 outlets
127. 152 Germany investigates 105-year-old alleged former guard at Nazi POW camp WORLD 7 outlets
128. 153 Five Indianapolis officers charged over alleged misuse of license plate readers TECHNOLOGY 7 outlets
129. 154 Google introduces Gemini 3.8 voice models and Live Avatar TECHNOLOGY 6 outlets
130. 155 Ancient Wall Beneath Paris Hospital May Clarify City’s Origins WORLD 6 outlets
131. 156 Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ set for release in more than 50 countries WORLD 6 outlets
132. 157 Qualcomm and Apple Renew Global Patent Licensing Agreement TECHNOLOGY 6 outlets
133. 158 Texas counties race to clear voter registration backlog before midterm voting U.S. 6 outlets
134. 159 Sony Patent Application Describes Tap-to-Pay PlayStation Controller TECHNOLOGY 6 outlets
135. 160 IonQ shares rise after quantum error-correction test and Nvidia deal BUSINESS 6 outlets
136. 161 Hypothetical Yellowstone Super-Eruption Could Disrupt Much of North America SCIENCE 6 outlets
137. 162 Trump Meets Gulf Leaders as Iran War Widens and Energy Prices Rise BUSINESS 6 outlets
138. 163 Trump Courts Xi While Attacking Democrats as Communists WORLD 6 outlets
139. 164 Rare inherited variant linked to higher lung cancer risk in non-smokers HEALTH 5 outlets
140. 165 Doug Jones welcomes possible Trump rally in Mobile U.S. 5 outlets
141. 166 NASA’s X-Plane Plans Draw Attention After SR-71 Leaves Storage WORLD 5 outlets
142. 167 ETH Zurich Team Teaches Robotic Hand to Walk and Work Independently TECHNOLOGY 5 outlets
143. 168 Reports Flag Display and Face ID Problems on Some iPhone 18 Pro Models TECHNOLOGY 5 outlets
144. 169 Sri Lankan court convicts 15 over 2019 Easter bombings WORLD 5 outlets
145. 170 Google Tests Gemini Feature That Calls Businesses for Users TECHNOLOGY 5 outlets
146. 171 Proposed Federal Bill Would Offer 20% Film and TV Tax Credit WORLD 5 outlets
147. 172 Australia, US investigate diversion of F-35 parts to Hong Kong WORLD 5 outlets
148. 173 Carney says Canada prepared for risk of U.S. invasion U.S. 5 outlets
149. 174 Ole Miss identifies two students found dead in Oxford U.S. 5 outlets
150. 175 Macklemore Announces Three-Stop ‘Free Palestine’ Benefit Tour WORLD 5 outlets
151. 176 Japan Tightens Permanent Residency Rules for Foreign Residents WORLD 5 outlets
152. 177 Five planets and Harvest Moon to light up the sky this week SCIENCE 4 outlets
153. 178 U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1982 BUSINESS 4 outlets
154. 179 Xbox Free Play Days Offers Four Games From September 24-27 TECHNOLOGY 4 outlets
155. 180 Carney says Canada prepared for remote risk of U.S. military action U.S. 4 outlets
156. 181 Merz Faces Pressure After CDU State Election Losses as AfD Advances WORLD 4 outlets
157. 182 U.S. stocks pare losses as investors weigh Hormuz hopes, rising yields WORLD 4 outlets
158. 183 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Named as Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial TECHNOLOGY 4 outlets
159. 184 Texas voter registration application backlog prompts calls for investigation U.S. 4 outlets
160. 185 Whitmer orders review after fatal Michigan crash involving ICE traffic stop U.S. 4 outlets
161. 186 Study Identifies Five Brain-Activity Profiles Among People With Depression HEALTH 4 outlets
162. 187 Nevada Says 185 Voters Flagged by DHS as Noncitizens Are U.S. Citizens U.S. 3 outlets
163. 188 Late Gakpo goal denies Klopp victory in Germany debut WORLD 3 outlets
164. 189 U.S. unemployment claims fall to 197,000 U.S. 3 outlets
165. 190 Woman pleads not guilty in Chatsworth Metro bus crash case U.S. 3 outlets
166. 191 NASA chief raises concern over access to lunar south pole TECHNOLOGY 3 outlets