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Trump suggests new Russia sanctions to stop Ukraine war

By upi.com | | 9/13/2025 4:24 PM

President Donald Trump on Saturday outlined the road to new sanctions against Russia in an effort to stop that country's war in Ukraine. ... Read full Story

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Erika Kirk: ‘My husband’s mission will not end’

By upi.com | | 9/13/2025 3:22 PM

Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, addressed the nation for the first time on Friday as suspect Tyler Robinson remains jailed in Utah County without bail. ... Read full Story

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Yadira Caraveo ends bid to regain a Colorado congressional seat

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 7:53 PM

Former Rep. Yadira Caraveo of Colorado has halted her attempt to retake her former congressional seat that she lost to Republican Rep. Gabe Evans on Nov. 5. ... Read full Story

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Missouri Senate approves congressional redistricting map

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 6:50 PM

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has the final say on a congressional redistricting map that would split an existing House district seat held by a Democrat. ... Read full Story

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Striking St. Louis Boeing Co. machinists reject third contract offer

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 5:38 PM

More than 3,000 Boeing Co. machinists in St. Louis remain on strike after voting on Friday to reject the latest contract offer from the aerospace company. ... Read full Story

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ICE agent kills undocumented migrant in Chicago; agent severely injured

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 3:59 PM

A man in Chicago was shot and killed by an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer after the man allegedly hit an agent with his car. The agent is injured. ... Read full Story

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Taylor Swift to sit for Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni deposition

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 2:51 PM

Taylor Swift has agreed to sit for a deposition in the legal battle between actress Blake Lively and actor and producer Justin Baldoni, according to court documents. ... Read full Story

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Marco Rubio to address global security during overseas trip

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 2:21 PM

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel and the United Kingdom to address security matters in Gaza and globally from Saturday through Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Son of Patriots owner exits Boston mayoral race after primary loss

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 1:44 PM

Philanthropist Josh Kraft has ended his campaign for mayor of Boston after being soundly defeated in a preliminary election against incumbent Michelle Wu. ... Read full Story

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FAA public-private pilot program aims to speed up air taxi delivery

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 1:31 PM

Two California-based tech firms are joining a Federal Aviation Administration pilot program meant to speed up the delivery of advanced air mobility vehicles, commonly known as air taxis, the agency said Friday. ... Read full Story

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Suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, in custody for Charlie Kirk shooting

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 1:02 PM

Police have arrested Tyler Robinson, 22, whom they believe is responsible for the shooting death Wednesday of political activist Charlie Kirk in custody. ... Read full Story

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Qatari prime minister to meet with U.S. officials over Israeli strike

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 12:12 PM

The Qatari prime minister will be at the White House on Friday before a summit between Arab states in regard to Israel's attack on Qatar's capital city of Doha. ... Read full Story

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Trump says he will deploy U.S. National Guard troops to Memphis

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 11:30 AM

President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to deploy U.S. National Guard troops to Memphis. ... Read full Story

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California legislature passes laws to ban police face coverings

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 10:36 AM

A California bill would create a state law that says law enforcement officers in the state can't wear face coverings and would have to show their IDs. ... Read full Story

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Midshipman wounded in swatting at U.S. Naval Academy

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 10:35 AM

A naval cadet was shot while mistaking a security agent for an active shooter on Thursday caused in part by false online information. ... Read full Story

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Trump admin. warns non-citizens over remarks on Charlie Kirks' death

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 5:24 AM

The Trump administration is warning non-citizens in the United States against making disparaging remarks about Wednesday's shooting death of conservative provocateur and activist Charlie Kirk. ... Read full Story

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U.S. blacklists nearly 3 dozen people, firms linked to Yemen's Houthis

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 3:57 AM

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned nearly three dozen people and firms, accused of being part of a massive fundraising, smuggling and weapon-procurement network for the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. ... Read full Story

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Authorities name 'radicalized' Colo. school shooting suspect

By upi.com | | 9/12/2025 2:30 AM

Authorities have identified the suspect who critically injured two people Wednesday in a school shooting in Colorado, saying the 16-year-old gunman had been "radicalized by some extremist network." ... Read full Story

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Comedy Central removes 'South Park' episode lampooning Charlie Kirk

By upi.com | | 9/11/2025 8:11 PM

The shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has spurred Comedy Central officials to pull a South Park episode that spoofed him from its reruns. ... Read full Story

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House votes to increase penalties for illegal border crossings

By upi.com | | 9/11/2025 7:15 PM

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the "Stop Illegal Entry Act" to increase penalties and deter people from illegally entering the United States. ... Read full Story

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Sylvie Fleury at A MAIOR

by Contemporary Art Daily | Sep 17 2025

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2026 Mazda CX-30 Gets New Aire Trim, Bigger Touchscreen

by carbuzz.com | Sep 18 2025

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The Conversation: Do the Bulls actually have a plan to escape their cycle of mediocrity?

by CBS Interactive Inc | Sep 17 2025

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Wendy Williams and the Combs twins stun at LaQuan Smith

by NY Post | Sep 17 2025

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Fall tailgate season is here — here’s what I pack for the ultimate beer lover’s setup

by THE MANUAL | Sep 18 2025

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Kick off Jets’ season with this cool Sauce Gardner bobblehead

by ESNY | Sep 11 2023

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War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

by NY Times | Jul 25 2025

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Done With Facebook? Pull the Plug on Your Account (and Keep All Your Stuff)

by CNET | Sep 17 2025

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New Study: This Regional Accent Is Considered the Most Trustworthy in the U.S.—And the Results Will Really Surprise You!

by Reader's Digest | Sep 17 2025

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‘Sister Act’ takes the stage at Argyle Theatre starting Sept. 18

by greaterlongisland.com | Sep 17 2025

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Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions

by thehealthy.com | May 28 2025

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Long Island HS multi-sport star Ryan Leary barred from playing both football and soccer — despite coaches’ approval

by New York Post | Sep 18 2025

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Look: Drones searching for wallaby that escaped from England farm

by United Press International, Inc. | Sep 17 2025

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Renderings Revealed for SOM-Designed Residential Complex at 1200 Madison Street in Hoboken, New Jersey

by New York YIMBY | Sep 18 2025

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Participating lineup for 2025 Schenectady Wing Walk

by NEWS10 ABC | Sep 18 2025

Word of the Day

rationale

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 18, 2025 is:

rationale • \rash-uh-NAL\ • noun

Rationale refers to an explanation or reason for something said or done. It is often used with for, behind, or of.

// City council members who oppose the zoning change should be ready to explain their rationale for voting against it.

// She’s explained the rationale behind her early retirement.

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Examples:

“There is a rationale for commercializing seagrass production, but ecologically sustainable production needs to be at the heart of that business model, and the numbers for doing that simply don’t add up at the moment.” — Richard Lilley, quoted in Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024

Did you know?

If someone asserts that the word rationale refers to a ration of ale, they are wrong, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have an actual rationale (a reason, explanation, or basis) for such a claim. “Rationale looks like the words ration and ale jammed together,” they could offer, and while that is true you’d be justified in responding: “Appearances can be deceiving.” Rationale is a direct borrowing of the Latin word rationale, with which it shares the meaning “an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena.” The Latin rationale comes from a form of the adjective rationalis (“rational”), which traces back to the noun ratio, meaning “reason.” While the Latin ratio is also the forebear of the English noun ration, referring to a share of something, rationale has nothing to do with a tankard (or stein, or even a pony) of beer.

Trump suggests new Russia sanctions to stop Ukraine war

Erika Kirk: ‘My husband’s mission will not end’

Yadira Caraveo ends bid to regain a Colorado congressional seat

Missouri Senate approves congressional redistricting map

Striking St. Louis Boeing Co. machinists reject third contract offer

ICE agent kills undocumented migrant in Chicago; agent severely injured

Taylor Swift to sit for Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni deposition

Marco Rubio to address global security during overseas trip

Son of Patriots owner exits Boston mayoral race after primary loss

FAA public-private pilot program aims to speed up air taxi delivery

Suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, in custody for Charlie Kirk shooting

Qatari prime minister to meet with U.S. officials over Israeli strike

Trump says he will deploy U.S. National Guard troops to Memphis

California legislature passes laws to ban police face coverings

Midshipman wounded in swatting at U.S. Naval Academy

Trump admin. warns non-citizens over remarks on Charlie Kirks' death

U.S. blacklists nearly 3 dozen people, firms linked to Yemen's Houthis

Authorities name 'radicalized' Colo. school shooting suspect

Comedy Central removes 'South Park' episode lampooning Charlie Kirk

House votes to increase penalties for illegal border crossings

USA Government

Sylvie Fleury at A MAIOR

2026 Mazda CX-30 Gets New Aire Trim, Bigger Touchscreen

The Conversation: Do the Bulls actually have a plan to escape their cycle of mediocrity?

Wendy Williams and the Combs twins stun at LaQuan Smith

Fall tailgate season is here — here’s what I pack for the ultimate beer lover’s setup

Kick off Jets’ season with this cool Sauce Gardner bobblehead

War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

Done With Facebook? Pull the Plug on Your Account (and Keep All Your Stuff)

New Study: This Regional Accent Is Considered the Most Trustworthy in the U.S.—And the Results Will Really Surprise You!

‘Sister Act’ takes the stage at Argyle Theatre starting Sept. 18

Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions

Long Island HS multi-sport star Ryan Leary barred from playing both football and soccer — despite coaches’ approval

Look: Drones searching for wallaby that escaped from England farm

Renderings Revealed for SOM-Designed Residential Complex at 1200 Madison Street in Hoboken, New Jersey

Participating lineup for 2025 Schenectady Wing Walk

Word of the Day

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1.Look: Drones searching for wallaby that escaped from England farm

2.Look: Colorado firefighters hoist cow out of hip-deep mud

3.N.C. woman wins 'best birthday present ever' from lottery game

4.Look: Venomous snake found hundreds of miles from native range

5.Watch: Entangled deer rescued from soccer net in New York

6.Watch: Stunt performer pulls a car while on fire to break world record

7.'I parked in wrong airport car park and got charged &#163;885 - what can I do?'

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9.Watch: Hilda Baci cooks up nearly 20,000-pound serving of jollof rice

10.Teenagers and their parents get huge fine for online video restaurant 'prank'

7.'I parked in wrong airport car park and got charged £885 - what can I do?'