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Administration suspends about 870,000 tied to $39B loan fraud

The Trump administration suspended approximately 870,000 individuals believed to be connected to nearly $39 billion in fraudulent government loan activity, officials announced on Monday. Authorities said the suspensions...

Published Sep 14, 2026, 2:05 PM EDT

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1914 Proof Lincoln penny sells for $195,200

A 1914 Proof Lincoln cent specially made for collectors commanded $195,200 at an auction on Sept. 2. More than a century after it was produced, its exceptional preservation...

Published Sep 14, 2026, 1:56 PM EDT

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Jasmine Crockett draws backlash after honoring Chris Brown

Texas Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced widespread online criticism after video circulated of her presenting R&B singer Chris Brown with an entry in the congressional record. The move...

Published Sep 14, 2026, 1:37 PM EDT

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Bob Mackie, 'Sultan of Sequins,' dead at 87

Bob Mackie, Hollywood’s designer to the stars and widely known as the 'Sultan of Sequins,' died Monday at age 87. He won nine Emmy Awards, received a Tony...

Published Sep 14, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT