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• Scientists map gene activity in brain's prefrontal cortex

  25-09-2026 13:22 via article.wn.com
  They made progress toward deciphering molecular processes that underlie some devastating brain disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia. ......
  
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• Yemen\u2019s civil war returns and overwhelms hospitals with \u2018a very dangerous situation\u2019

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  Medical supplies are running low and some health workers have fled....
  
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• Xi says he\u2019ll see Trump again soon as he wraps up US visit with a look at the Constitution

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  The visit has been criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance....
  
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• Xi says 2 giant pandas from China will arrive in the coming days at Atlanta\u2019s zoo

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  Ping Ping, a male, and Fu Shuang, a female, will soon be in the U.S....
  
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• Who are Yahya Mohamed Mosleh and Islam Mohamed? Two arrested near Ole Miss as police ...

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  In Oxford,...
  
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• White House TV pool is back in operation after a dayslong ban of news outlets ...

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  The White House network video pool is back in operation. Friday morning marked the first time the pool has been in action since President Donald Trump banned three news outlets in a high-profile showdown over media access. A judge temporarily ......
  
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• Uzbekistan seizes nearly 95 kg of hashish in Tashkent region

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  TASHKENT, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Uzbek law enforcement officers have seized nearly 95 kg of hashish in the country's eastern Tashkent region, authorities said Friday. The drugs were discovered hidden...
  
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• Union warns of disaster risk at Citgo following ‘dangerous’ staffing cuts

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  A major labor union is raising urgent public safety concerns over a newly announced three-phased job elimination plan at Citgo’s flagship Lake Charles refinery, warning that severe staffing reductions could lead to a catastrophic industrial accident. Todd Monte, business manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 407, told the American Press that Citgo plans to eliminate at least 44 positions. While company officials have stated the reductions will occur through attri
  
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• UN chief calls for global approach to pandemic threats

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday stressed the need for a global approach to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, stressing that no country can protect itself from pandemics alone. "The COVID-19 pandemic taught us that, in our interconnected world, no country can protect itself alone....
  
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• Trump-Xi summit: Who got the better deal?

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  We spoke to the former American diplomat and...
  
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• Trump turns up pressure on Xi Jinping over China's support for Iran: 'Totally unacceptable'

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  Trump says he discussed the Iran war with Xi as the US presses China over alleged support for Tehran. ......
  
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• Trump and Xi hail great meeting, but has any progress been made?

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  China’s President has wrapped up his state visit to the US...
  
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• The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  The Supreme Court has lifted restrictions...
  
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• Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relations

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  it was mostly focused on personal rapport rather than substantial agreements....
  
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• RevOps job postings are outpacing hires so fast that one company is running the same ...

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  ZoomInfo reports a surge in RevOps job postings outpacing hires, prompting companies to conduct simultaneous global searches due to a talent shortage. ......
  
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• Police say gunman shouted antisemitic threat before opening fire outside Canadian synagogue

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  “Make no mistake, this was a targeted attack against the Jewish community.”...
  
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• Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  A powerful nor'easter is expected to hit the East Coast over the weekend, bringing strong winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rain. The strongest winds are headed for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, with gusts reaching 60 to 65 mph ......
  
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• New Open-World Co-Op RPG on Steam Releases to 80% Very Positive Reviews

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  An eight-player open-world action RPG with Souls-lite combat...
  
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• New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users on privacy

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  By MIKELLA SCHUETTLER, Associated Press/Report for America ......
  
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• Melania Trump takes China's first lady on a museum outing that's watched for diplomacy and style

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  First ladies Melania Trump and Peng...
  
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• Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the proposal in a private gathering Thursday....
  
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• Five drown while crossing river on Croatia-Slovenia border

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  ZAGREB, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Five people drowned in the Kupa River in western Croatia, on the border with Slovenia, and five others were rescued, police said Friday. Police received a call at 3:30 p.m. (1330 GMT) reporting that a large group of people believed to be migrants had...
  
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• China's Xi Jinping says he expects to meet Trump 2 more times this year as ...

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  China's Xi Jinping says he expects to meet Trump 2 more times this year as he wraps up third day of state visit to US. ......
  
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• AP Trending SummaryBrief at 11:45 a.m. EDT

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives ......
  
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• A (permanent) seat at the table of power: African leaders press UN for Security Council reform

  25-09-2026 21:41 via article.wn.com
  They also want a say in decisions about artificial intelligence and critical resources....
  
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• Why Balen Shah Spoke At The UN With His Sunglasses On

  25-09-2026 21:22 via article.wn.com
  Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah is particular about when and how to wear his sunglasses. He keeps them on during parliament sessions, public ceremonies, military parades and while taking... ......
  
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• US TV networks to resume coverage of Trump events, CNN says

  25-09-2026 21:22 via article.wn.com
  US television networks will resume their coverage of President Donald Trump's events, a CNN reporter said on Friday, amid an ongoing court fight after the administration blocked it from the White House along with MS NOW and Politico. CNN said it would be at the National Archives on Friday...
  
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• US stocks gain ground toward the finish of a winning week

  25-09-2026 21:22 via article.wn.com
  Stocks rose on Wall Street as a cooldown in oil prices helped relieve some of the pressure building from the bond market. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Friday after flipping between modest gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ......
  
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• US stocks drift higher toward the finish of a winning week

  25-09-2026 21:22 via article.wn.com
  Stocks rose on Wall Street as a cooldown in oil prices helped relieve some of the pressure building from the bond market. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Friday after flipping between modest gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ......
  
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• U.S. pledges an additional $267 million to contain fast-spreading Ebola

  25-09-2026 21:22 via article.wn.com
  The aid adds to $887 million already provided, the State Department said, and will help build treatment units, safely bury bodies and expand programs to contain the spread. ......
  
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