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FDA declares cyclospora outbreak over

Nearly two months after opening an investigation, the Food and Drug Administration declared the cyclospora outbreak officially over on Sept. 11, 2026. The outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce...

Published Sep 11, 2026, 1:27 PM EDT

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Republicans mocked for showing 'God gave us Trump' video

Critics mocked Republicans as "unhinged and culty" after a tribute video to the president was shown at the second night of the GOP’s midterm convention proclaiming that "God...

Published Sep 11, 2026, 1:17 PM EDT

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Six Nigerians extradited to U.S. over $6M romance scams

Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network were extradited from South Africa to the United States on Friday, South African police said. They are accused of...

Published Sep 11, 2026, 1:13 PM EDT

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U.S. Mint to sell Trump $250 24‑karat gold coin Nov. 5

The U.S. Mint will begin selling a $250 24‑karat gold coin bearing the image of President Donald Trump on Nov. 5. According to the Mint, purchases will be...

Published Sep 11, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT

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UNC won’t host recruits this weekend after recruiting violations

North Carolina will not host any recruits on campus this weekend after committing recruiting violations under head coach Bill Belichick. The decision halts scheduled campus visits this weekend...

Published Sep 11, 2026, 12:50 PM EDT

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Eagles re-sign volatile return specialist Xavier Gipson

The Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed Xavier Gipson, a former Eagles wide receiver and kick returner who spent this summer with NFC East rival the New York Giants. Gipson,...

Published Sep 11, 2026, 12:43 PM EDT

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Dwight Howard to play professionally in Georgia

Basketball Hall of Famer and former NBA star Dwight Howard has agreed to play professional basketball for Black Fortress Tbilisi, the team announced. The signing brings Howard to...

Published Sep 11, 2026, 12:36 PM EDT

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Dolly Parton’s first posthumous recording released

Dolly Parton’s first posthumous recording was released Wednesday, two weeks after the country music icon died at age 80. The track appears on an all-star album celebrating 80...

Published Sep 11, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT

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Francesca’s confirms liquidation plan amid Chapter 11 filing

Francesca’s, the women’s mall-focused retail chain, has confirmed a liquidation plan in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. The company filed for bankruptcy in February, marking its second bankruptcy...

Published Sep 11, 2026, 12:10 PM EDT