Venezuela flies military jets over USS Jason Dunham twice near South America

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On Sept. 5, 2025, Pentagon officials told CBS News that Venezuelan military aircraft flew over the U.S. Navy guided‑missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham in international waters near South America for a second time in two days, an action U.S. officials describe as escalating tensions in the region. Key Takeaways Venezuelan military aircraft, reported by one … Read more

U.S. Seeks Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Eswatini

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Lead: On Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, U.S. immigration authorities notified Kilmar Abrego Garcia that the government is now pursuing removal to the African kingdom of Eswatini, while he remains in ICE custody in Virginia and fights criminal smuggling charges and pending immigration litigation. Key Takeaways ICE issued an email on Sept. 5, 2025 naming Eswatini … Read more

James Talarico Enters Texas U.S. Senate Race

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On Sept. 5, 2025, Texas state Rep. James Talarico, 36, announced plans to enter the 2026 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, joining a growing field that already includes former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and ex-astronaut Terry Virts. Key Takeaways James Talarico, a Democrat from Austin, is launching a primary campaign for the U.S. Senate … Read more

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, Dies at 92

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Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, died in London on Sept. 5, 2025, at age 92; a long-serving royal known for low-key public duties, a close association with Wimbledon and a memorable on-court consolation in 1993. Key Takeaways Died in London on Sept. 5, 2025; Buckingham Palace announced her death without further detail. Born Feb. 22, … Read more

Clippers Nearly Gave Dome Naming Rights to Aspiration Amid Kawhi Leonard Inquiry

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Sept. 5, 2025 — The Los Angeles Clippers nearly awarded 2021 naming rights for their Inglewood arena to Aspiration, the sustainability firm now bankrupt and at the center of allegations that it paid Kawhi Leonard $28 million in a deal under league scrutiny; owner Steve Ballmer denies the Clippers circumvented NBA salary-cap rules and says … Read more

Jalen Carter Ejected After Spitting on Dak Prescott; Eagles Face Fallout

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected six seconds into the Sept. 4 season opener in Philadelphia after spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott; the Eagles went on to win 24-20 while the incident triggered an NFL review and widespread backlash. Key Takeaways Jalen Carter was thrown out for unsportsmanlike conduct six seconds … Read more

Trump order to penalize countries that detain US citizens

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Published September 5, 2025 — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday authorising sanctions and travel restrictions against any country the US labels a “state sponsor of wrongful detention,” a move announced about two weeks before the UN General Assembly in New York that could be used to bar foreign leaders from attendance. … Read more

Charlie Sheen Opens Up About Sexual Encounters With Men

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On Sept. 5, 2025, actor Charlie Sheen, 60, publicly described past sexual encounters with men in his forthcoming memoir The Book of Sheen and in Netflix’s documentary aka Charlie Sheen, saying the disclosure felt “liberating” and that extortion and years of substance use shaped his choices. Key Takeaways Sheen disclosed past sexual encounters with men … Read more

Evidence Mounts That Supreme Court Favors Donald Trump

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On September 5, 2025, a review of recent Supreme Court rulings and procedural orders shows a recurring pattern: the Court’s conservative majority has issued a string of decisions and expedited actions that repeatedly benefit Donald Trump and aligned conservative interests, affecting criminal liability, administrative power, immigration, religious-liberty claims, and reproductive-care access. Key Takeaways The Court’s … Read more

Webb Image Reveals Thousands of Newborn Stars in Pismis 24

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released an infrared portrait on September 5, 2025 showing thousands of newly formed stars clustered in Pismis 24, embedded in the vast Lobster Nebula about 5,500 light-years from Earth. Key Takeaways The image, released Sept. 5, 2025, centers on the young star cluster Pismis 24 within the Lobster Nebula. The … Read more